"Another Sad Love Song" became Braxton's first top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number seven, while on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, the song reached higher, peaking at number 2. The single sold 500,000 copies domestically, earning a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. In 1993, the song charted on the UK Singles Chart, reaching a peak of number 51, on September 18. However, in 1994, the song peaked at number 15, becoming its official peak position, on April 2. Elsewhere, the song performed modestly, reaching number 23 on the Dutch Top 40 chart and number 44 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
