Why do I wake up thinking about my ex?

I believe people dream of and wake up thinking of their ex because they are so used to having them around that it is practically habit to think about them. Of course you are going to miss them, especially the little subtle things about them. You may be subconsciously thinking about them.

Because he/she is your ex. He/she is important to you. He/she shared a bond with you and he/she is going to remain in your heart forever.

There are periods in my life when, for a time, I'll wake up day after day, thinking about people who've been in my life and have since departed my life. I miss them, or feel complicit in the cause of their absence. It makes me feel weak inside. I have to actively remind myself that failure breeds strength. Our bond may have failed, but it made me stronger, and hopefully, them too.

Thinking about people we care or used to care about is natural - because at some point, we used to care about them! There is no shame in thinking about your ex.

maybe because you still have 'something'(problem, feeling, etc) between your and your ex that still hasn't over yet.

Mostly because you go to be thinking about him/her. Usually, missing him/her. This in turn drives your subconscious to recall the times spent together and more.

Because your ex was a big part of your life. It is always hard to get over someone who had a big impact, and sometimes, even after years you can still wake up and think about someone who's been long gone. Ask yourself if it's a bad thing thinking about him/her and make a desicion based on the outcome.

Sounds like you still think about them. It depends on what the thoughts are. If you're thinking about why they're not in bed next to you, there's a possibility that you miss them. If you're angry and thinking about the break-up, maybe you need answers and closure.....

because this is someone you had gotten used to be around, they became a part of you somehow so trust that it will take time for you to completely stop thinking about them

They're still crucial to your thinking. Your ex was once someone very important. This is a natural outcome and will ease with time.

Because, at the time, the relationship was the best thing ever. It's okay to cherish memories and reminisce, but remember, love is an open door and there are endless opportunities, just don't let it get to you

It's okay to miss or think about someone who used to be such an important part of your life. But it's also necessary to understand that now they're not longer an important part of your life, that too for a reason. So think about why and how it went wrong, how it's over now and how you can move on.

because sometimes you have emotional attachment to people that you still care about and you don't want to let her go.

Because they were a big part of your life at some point, someone you cared for/loved and shared impressionable moments with. It'll never be easy to stop thinking of them, it's not supposed to be, but that doesn't mean you'll never get over it.

Getting over a breakup can be hard, maybe there was something about that relationship that you really liked. Seeing as how you broke up, it wasn't the best relationship. I suggest looking for that one quality in a relationship in another person. Hope it goes well!

It's important that you find something that distracts you. Anything. Don't dwell on your ex. Don't let your ex get the best of you.

You probably miss them alot. They probably played a large role in your life for a while so of course you're going to feel attached even when they are gone.

It may have to do with some feelings you still have, whether consciously or not, towards this person and it might be worth exploring more in to and really looking into yourself to see the extent of your residual feeling.

It could be because you miss your ex. Also, it could be because you miss the feelings your ex gave you or the memories.

Most of the time its just because we miss them or we miss the feelings that were once there. Its perfectly normal

You just miss the fellow. Given enough time, and levels of distractions, your mind will ease off his/her name eventually. This was the case with me, and I never figured I'd stop thinking of my ex.

It is because you spent some time with that person and you had moments together. Time heals wounds. You can also find yourself a hobby and focus on that maybe it would help.

I believe there's a theory that our brains tend to get stuck on 'unfinished business', which is why we routinely get songs stuck in our head, and the suggested solution is to listen to them to 'complete' the process. But of course, people and relationships are not songs, so we can't go back and complete them, so the 'what if' scenario is always going to come back to you. There's also a school of thought that dreams are what help us with memory processing (people who've slept can help recall memories better than those who haven't), so sleeping is going to help you remember and process events in your lives. Additionally, every morning, after having slept and forgotten about reality, reality comes flooding back to you, including all those memories. It's like when you wake up the morning, think everything's OK for a bit, and then suddenly remember that exam you have coming up. But there is no exam, just that small reminder of that thing in your life that's a reason for you to feel that little bit not-OK. And as a species we're obsessed with finding that happiness, so we will always focus on the not-OK things as a reason to motivate ourselves to make things better. I mean, it's not a fun way of going about that, but it's a way.

It is most likely due to the fact that you've grown an attachment to them and it feels like you won't be able to get that attached again to another person.

You wake up thinking about your ex because of the positive impact he has had in your life. Each positive interaction while the relationship was intact enforced more caring and positive feelings regarding this person, making them an important part of your life. When they are gone you realize they became an important source of happiness throughout the time you spent together. Fortunately this effect can be achieved with any person you befreind or fall in love with.

It may be because of past experiences. For example when a relationship of mine ended I kept thinking of him when I woke up because he would always leave me good morning messages. Think if there was every something you two did or he did for you in the mornings, even if you texted each other goodnight.

Because you haven't let go yet. This can take some time, and that's how it is. It's hard, but it will go away.

Because, for a large amount of your life, they were there. They took up a lot of your thinking and feeling and now, you're just adjusting to the change. It's normal, and it's by no means obsessive. Don't worry.

Getting over an ex is tough. They had a large role in your life and it's hard when that role is empty. For a long time, you are going to miss them, random seconds of everyday. But eventually there will something else, someone else to think about.

Because this person has a deep impact on you or your life. Either you are hurt and in a lot of pain by them or they were once a big part of your life and now are no longer.