How many break ups in a relationship do you need to say it's over?

I have a few friends that already entered these weird cycles of breaking up and getting back with their partners, but I wonder if that's what keeps them together, I mean the excitment of getting back after a fight, or the innability to break the cycle.

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HonestAndHopeful · 46-50, F

Well,there's actually walking out and then there is a serious arguement...I rarely walk out. And depending on your circumstances you can't always walk away when you feel you need to.

I have let a guy I really, really loved tell me we can't be together several times...because I know that he has feelings but doesn't have the courage to accept them. I figured eventually he would find his way...

I've also been with a guy who when we fought showed his true colours...and it was clear then that he had little respect for my thoughts, feelings or property...I had nowhere else to go though.

I would like to say that one break up would be enough but when you are so in love, it is hard to keep to that.