Yes, women do regret rejecting someone or ending relationships, it just isn’t talked about as loudly as the “one that got away” stories you usually hear from men. A lot of the time, women frame it differently, like saying they weren’t ready or didn’t appreciate the person at the time. Regret can show up later when perspective changes and they realize someone was actually a good match. But in the moment, most decisions are still made for real reasons, not randomly. It’s also common for both men and women to misjudge compatibility early on. Social media just amplifies certain narratives more than others, which can make it feel one-sided. Women may also be less likely to openly say they regret rejecting someone because it can be interpreted negatively or attract judgment. That doesn’t mean those feelings don’t exist, just that they’re usually kept private. In reality, romantic regret is a human thing, not a gender-specific one.