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20 Shocking Breakup Statistics

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The results of YourTango's 2011 breakup survey still shock us.

Facebook: 59% of people remain Facebook friends with an ex after they've broken up, and 48% (including 42% of married folks) say they look at their ex's Facebook or other social networking profile too often.

The internet: Almost three-quarters of people (74%) have looked up an ex on the internet.

Photos: 86% of people admit to looking at photos of their ex; 14% of married folks admit to doing so often.

Contact: 50% people have called, texted, emailed or IMed an ex when they shouldn't have.

Sex: One-third of people have had sex with their ex, and 20% have done so multiple times.

57% of people would like to "break up" with their ex, and we can help you do it: BreakUpWithYourEx.com.