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There’s a great temptation to stay "connected" with an ex after having ended a romantic relationship.
There’s a great temptation to stay “connected” with an ex after having ended a romantic relationship, especially if it’s recent, has lasted a long time, or has left a strong impression on us. We know that it’s in our best interest to keep our distance, but we can barely avoid slipping back into contact in a way we’ll regret later.
Maybe we have the best intentions. We want to know how they’re doing. We still want them to think well of us and to leave some form of contact open. The problem is that keeping an eye on their life (even from a distance) can trigger feelings we had—or still have—which can do us more harm than good.
Continued below.
How to make a healthy break with your ex
There’s a great temptation to stay “connected” with an ex after having ended a romantic relationship, especially if it’s recent, has lasted a long time, or has left a strong impression on us. We know that it’s in our best interest to keep our distance, but we can barely avoid slipping back into contact in a way we’ll regret later.
Maybe we have the best intentions. We want to know how they’re doing. We still want them to think well of us and to leave some form of contact open. The problem is that keeping an eye on their life (even from a distance) can trigger feelings we had—or still have—which can do us more harm than good.
Continued below.
How to make a healthy break with your ex
