response: The concept occurs across cultures, and dates back at least 3 millennia.
original_response: Broken hearts can be traced back to over 3000 years ago. It is a cross cultural concept. Which leads scientists to believe it is more than just a metaphor.
history: My little brother has a broken heart and I dont know how to help him That's tough. Broken heart is a metaphor for the intense pain or stress from longing. Is that what happened to him? He lost his girlfriend to cancer That's terrible. If the emotional pain is severe enough, it can actually cause real damage to the heart. It's called broken heart syndrome. Yeah we are all in town to help him right now They say the emotional pain associated with a broken heart is part of a survival instinct. Do you know anything else about it
knowledge: The concept is cross-cultural, often cited with reference to a desired or lost lover, and dates back at least 3,000 years.