heart breaker

Leaves lovers crying

A heart breaker is someone who causes romantic disappointment or emotional pain, typically by ending a relationship or failing to return affection.

The term often describes someone attractive or charming who leaves a trail of rejected admirers: She's a real heart breaker.

Also spelled as one word: heartbreaker.

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Casanova · Romeo · serial dater · unrequited love · love · hurt · cold shoulder · cad · betrayal · rejection · regret · crying shame · femme fatale · fatal attraction · longing · bittersweet · grief · despair

Opposites
emotional impact on romantic partners

heart breakertrue love

Authentic romantic connection

soulmate · keeper · one and only · Mr. Right · Ms. Right

romantic loyalty and commitment

heart breakerconstant companion

monogamist · faithful friend

effect on others' emotional state

heart breakercomforter

Quilted bed covering

emotional support · pillar of strength · rock · safe harbor

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G