How do I get over wanting to contact my ex?

Just remember the reason of your seperation.that will resist you to think of him and just move on with your life.

Once you've gotten to the stage were you want to stop contacting them that's half the battle won already! Firstly take any steps that make it impossible for you to not contact them - delete numbers/social media/pictures of you both, anything that reminds you of him get rid! As long as you're still in contact with your ex you're never going to be able to stop so once you've taken all steps to make this impossible things can only get easier. Find distractions, surround yourself with family and friends as long as your time is spent doing something your mind won't wander to thinking about them too much. When you do think about your ex remind yourself of the reasons you broke up, hopefully this will reinforce your decision not to contact them and help you move forward. Not contacting your ex is a difficult thing to do it's going to take time and a lot of will power from you but just think how much weight will be lifted the day you don't feel the need to contact them. Time actually does heal all wounds, it just takes some wounds a lot longer to be healed but don't be disheartened because it does get easier, everyday you stay strong it a day closer to feeling better.

Wanting to contact your ex is such a normal thing to deal with. I think the easiest way to keep yourself from not wanting to contact them is to keep busy. Connect with your friends more. Find new hobbies you enjoy. Don't exile yourself from life because the relationship didn't work. You will get through it and if you need more support aside from your family and friends there are tons of listeners on 7 cups willing to help!

Getting over an ex is NEVER easy, They were the person who knew your problems, they knew everything. BUT they are your ex for a reason, always keep that in mind. ALWAYS. first off is to delete those text messages, voicemails, call log, & phone number. Dwelling over old messages & such will always make you want to run back. Second, Keep yourself busy, go out with the girls, the guys. Keeping yourself occupied helps more than you think. Don't ever be afraid to miss them. it's not wrong, just when you miss them, run to a friend for help to avoid wanting you to contact them. PATIENCE. you won't get over them in a day. Just keep trying as each day will become easier.

This one is very difficult, especially within the first couple weeks/months after a breakup. What I have found to work for me, might not work for everyone else. Either way, I will say this, keep your hands busy so your mind has less time to wander. Be social, make new friends & learn what makes you happy again. Your ex is just that, a part of your past, not your future & possibly so for a reason.

I am really happy that you are asking this question, since it means you are trying hard to move on. Try limiting social media with newsfeeds about them, if you think they would understand feel free to let them know you need space for a while. You are going to want to contact them for any reason you get, but when you feel that just talk to yourself, would you contact any other friend about this and feel the same way? And is this really that spectacular to talk to them about? Sometimes its just us trying to contact them for whatever reason just to be with them for a while. So, Stop, talk to yourself, analyse.

The most important thing is a clean break, get them out of your life, constant reminders about them will only keep them on your mind.

I have had the same problem before; and the best thing that I was able to do was distract myself. Play some video games, read, put my mind into a state where I'm solely focused on something; and when that didn't work, I'd text or call my friends or a family member instead of my ex. They would always calm me and keep me from making that mistake. I know its hard when you miss someone, but I would always end up reminding myself that there were many reasons why we weren't together anymore, and over time, that want for me to contact them stopped.

You have to decide if contacting your ex will be beneficial for you or not. If it is, then you have to make sure contacting them won't further hurt you.

Delete all your ex contact.Block or unfriend them in social media.Do something else that can take your mind when you want to contact your ex.