What is the percentage of people who agree with breaking up via LINE?

About 60% of both men and women (57% of men, 58% of women) agree.

What are the main reasons people agree with breaking up via LINE?

Men cite avoiding trouble, while women cite ease of emotional processing and self-expression.

What are the main reasons people disagree with breaking up via LINE?

They value honesty and face-to-face communication, believing important conversations should be had in person.

In what case is breaking up via LINE most acceptable?

Both men and women find it most acceptable in long-distance relationships.

What is a unique reason women are more likely to accept breaking up via LINE?

Women are more likely to accept it if the partner shows signs of domestic violence, as a way to avoid psychological and physical risks.

Is Breaking Up Over LINE Acceptable? Approx. 60% of Men and Women Say Yes, According to Happy Mail Survey

Published May 26, 2026 7:39 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:05 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Happy Mail, a dating app operated by IBEC Inc., conducted a survey among 200 adult men and women on 'breaking up via LINE.' Around 60% of both genders considered it acceptable, with 'long-distance relationships' being the most permitted case.

IBEC Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture), which operates the dating app service 'Happy Mail' with over 35 million members, conducted a survey on 'breaking up via LINE' targeting 200 adult men and women (100 men and 100 women).

The survey compiled results on: - Pros and cons of breaking up via LINE - Experience of being broken up with via LINE - Feelings when broken up with - Cases where breaking up via LINE is acceptable

1. About 60% of both men and women say breaking up via LINE is 'acceptable' When asked about breaking up with a partner via LINE, 57 men (57.00%) and 58 women (58.00%) answered it was 'acceptable.' Meanwhile, 43 men (43.00%) and 42 women (42.00%) answered 'unacceptable,' showing that a certain number of people still value face-to-face interaction.

1-1. Reasons why breaking up via LINE is acceptable Those who find breaking up via LINE 'acceptable' tended to emphasize avoiding emotional clashes and communicating calmly. Men highlighted avoiding trouble, while women cited the ease of organizing emotions and expressing themselves.

1-2. Reasons why breaking up via LINE is unacceptable Those who consider it 'unacceptable' tended to value sincerity and face-to-face communication. Women strongly desire 'seriousness' and a 'sense of conviction,' while men also emphasize face-to-face interaction to prevent trouble.

2. 'Long-distance relationships' are the most acceptable case for LINE breakups When asked under what circumstances breaking up via LINE is unavoidable, 'long-distance relationships' was the most common answer. This was followed by 'the partner has domestic violence tendencies' and 'the relationship has already cooled down.' Women showed higher numbers than men, with 54 choosing 'long-distance relationships' and 53 choosing 'DV tendencies,' suggesting a strong inclination to use LINE as a risk avoidance measure.

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Is Breaking Up Over LINE Acceptable? Approx. 60% of Men and Women Say Yes, According to Happy Mail Survey

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