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What to say to someone who misses an ex?
Acknowledge your friend’s feelings based upon what she says. For example, your friend may say, “I’ll never find another boyfriend/girlfriend…” To acknowledge the feeling behind that statement, you could say, “I understand you’re hurt and feeling lonely, but you’re not alone. I’m here for you.”
Why am I thinking about my ex while in a relationship?
Thinking about an ex is normal, and it doesn’t mean you need to break up with the person you’re dating. “It is natural for an emotion to bring up other experiences with similar emotions,” she said. “The feelings might match, and in fact, we might realize that our first relationship led to this relationship.”
Should you be in a relationship with someone who still loves their ex?
No, I don’t feel you should be in a relationship with someone who still loves their ex. It’s important to point out, however, that the word ‘love’ is so overused these days that it has come to mean almost anything. We love our mother, we love our dog, we love ice cream, we love our ….girlfriend. But each thing is quite different, isn’t it?
How do I stop thinking about my ex when dating?
“Accept that it is over, and also accept that, depending upon how deep your love was for your ex, that they are likely going to own a piece of your heart for a long time.” It’s only when that love keeps you from opening up to someone new that it becomes an issue.
Is it hard for a man to get over an ex?
No wonder it can be so hard to kick the ex habit. If you’re dating someone who’s three to six months out of a significant relationship, Bobby has some words of caution. “Unless he explicitly says he’s over his ex and is pleased to be out of the relationship, assume he still has some attachment,” she says.
Why do I feel like my Ex is my person?
That level of wistfulness or what-if thinking can stand in the way of a budding relationship, even if you two would normally be Disney-movie perfect together. “When people are addicted to an ex, they still feel like their ex is their person,” says Bobby.