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How To Stop Obsessing Over An Ex & Free Your Mind For Something New by tkgz(m): 10:31am On Mar 26, 2020
You broke up with them a while ago, but you still can’t get over them. If anything, your obsession has increased. Here’s how to stop obsessing over an ex.

You don’t need to tell me about it. I had to learn how to stop obsessing over an ex too. If the breakup is pretty fresh, it’s normal to be upset and ride the rollercoaster of emotion. But at some point, you must accept the situation. It’s not easy, but if you don’t process your feelings, you can get sucked up into obsessive thoughts about your partner.

When my ex and I broke up, I was all over his social media, seeing who he recently added, what he did on the weekends, etc. I was a mess. What I wasn’t realizing is that the more I obsessed over him, the worse my mental state became.

How to stop obsessing over an ex

Eventually, someone, you or your partner, will move on first. And, of course, it’s going to sting. Your ex was someone who you were intimate with, someone who knew everything about you. But this is a part of life that you need to accept.

Obsessing over your ex isn’t going to get you any closer to being with them again, and it won’t help you meet someone new. In other words, the only person it hurts is you. So, it’s time you stopped driving by their house. Put the binoculars down. You should live your life, and it’s about time you did.

It’s time to move on.

#1 Remember why you broke up. Things weren’t always so rosy and cheery like they are in your memory. You’re focusing only on the good parts of the relationship, but there’s a reason why you aren’t together anymore.

Remember why you broke up and that it was for a reason. It’s important to look at the reality of your relationship and not the fantasy in your head.

#2 Don’t act on emotion. I have a guilty pleasure of watching Keeping Up with the Kardashians. And in one episode, Khloe said something that was probably the only line worth listening to. She said, never act on emotion. And that’s really true.

When you’re hurting, it’s easy to engage in behaviors that you’ll regret later on. Calling your ex at three am because you’re sad isn’t a smart move. Neither is sending them 30 angry texts.

#3 Give yourself some time to heal. Listen, if you’re trying to figure out how to stop obsessing over an ex, you need to remember that a breakup isn’t a small thing. This was someone you felt a connection with and possibly planned your future with.

Now, everything is up in the air. So, this isn’t the time where you should be hard on yourself. Give yourself time to heal. You will feel anger and sadness, and that’s a part of the healing process.

Source: https://examprestige.com/how-to-stop-obsessing-over-an-ex

Re: How To Stop Obsessing Over An Ex & Free Your Mind For Something New by bjprodint(f): 10:37am On Mar 26, 2020
Only people who do not value their lives will still be obsessing over an ex at this point in time.I am only obsessed with when corona virus will end and how to protect my kids and I from d virus.abeg make ex stay him own corner for now.
Re: How To Stop Obsessing Over An Ex & Free Your Mind For Something New by coolestofall(m): 10:41am On Mar 26, 2020
#4 Dont form Rambo, crying helps clear some of the pains.
Re: How To Stop Obsessing Over An Ex & Free Your Mind For Something New by Petyprincess(f): 10:46am On Mar 26, 2020
Once i let go of you no turning back! I dnt know why some people do miss their ex You can only miss your ex if your new partner isn't better!!

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Re: How To Stop Obsessing Over An Ex & Free Your Mind For Something New by Freelane33(m): 10:56am On Mar 26, 2020
If your ex is an asshole you will always miss him and want him back forget all the lies we’ve been lying to each other’s on social media .
Petyprincess:
Once i let go of you no turning back! I dnt know why some people do miss their ex You can only miss your ex if your new partner isn't better!!
Re: How To Stop Obsessing Over An Ex & Free Your Mind For Something New by Barzinime(m): 11:37am On Mar 26, 2020
Lol grin
coolestofall:
#4 Dont form Rambo, crying helps clear some of the pains.
Re: How To Stop Obsessing Over An Ex & Free Your Mind For Something New by MrNipplesLover(m): 12:53pm On Mar 26, 2020
Petyprincess:
Once i let go of you no turning back! I dnt know why some people do miss their ex You can only miss your ex if your new partner isn't better!!


word!

my dear, you have spoken well.


me too, I don't go back. if we breakup, it is over. no goin back.


it is good riddance.
Re: How To Stop Obsessing Over An Ex & Free Your Mind For Something New by Petyprincess(f): 4:16pm On Mar 26, 2020
MrNipplesLover:



word!

my dear, you have spoken well.


me too, I don't go back. if we breakup, it is over. no goin back.


it is good riddance.
Gbam!!

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