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How do I stop missing my ex?

Profile: AntLu
AntLu on Apr 30, 2020
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When a person is gone from our lives we can tend to forget things about them. Sometimes we forget the good, sometimes we forget the bad and put them on a pedestal. Everyone is human -- not a saint. Eventually you will stop missing them, but there are ways that people try to do it. Some people write down the reasons that the person is their ex, why it didn't work out, bad qualities/behaviors, etc. Some people find something to keep them busy -- a new activity, hanging out with friends, etc. Some people journal to get all of their feelings out onto paper and to help them get through and understand their emotions. Personally, I have a break up song that is upbeat which cheers me up. Mine is another one bites the dust (because another relationship has ended). The song is upbeat and makes me feel happy. Find a song that does that for you. In general though, if you were in a serious relationship it will take time but you will get through it.
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Profile: Bailey0214
Bailey0214 on May 20, 2020
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Stay extremely busy, exercise, go out with your friends and take a trip if you can. Best medicine is to travel and see what else you have been missing. After all this and if you feel ready to date go out on dates and meet new people. Once you realize there are many choices out there for you your ex will fade into the background with time. REmember there is always another bus coming so get out there and get busy and have fun. If your ex comes back you will decide if you want to get back together. Give other people a chance and see the delight in variety
Profile: purplecitrus
purplecitrus on May 21, 2020
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Start with deleting any contact of them. Their number or social media handles or whatever. Pick up a hobby. Maybe a new language like French or Spanish. Or try learning the Morse code. Try making a bullet journal. It could be anything which will force you to deviate your energy somewhere else, instead of missing them or wanting to contact them again. When you divert yourself to that activity when you miss your ex, you will see how your energy is being channeled to a better place. And it won't be long before you have learnt a new hobby and made yourself better. That way, not only will it help you get over and stop missing your ex, but it will also give you a new skill to talk about.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 31, 2020
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This is not exactly a certainty, but since the separation happened, out of your fault or the one of the partner, the only way to move on with the current situation is by giving it time. By giving it time i mean like a month of no contact. This way both are able to recover from the problems caused by the partner. If the party that is guilty for creating the problem inside the relationship is realising the problem and fixing it, after a month this can be tested with a second chance only if the problem wasn't a really big one. We all do mistakes and we all deserve a second chance. As for the eventuality that the two of you wish to fall out completely, then only time is going to stop you from loving that person. Trying to go into another relationship straight after a breakup is going to create problems too. The best way would be to try and recover on your own with friends that can listen to your ranting. If you rant about an old love to your new loved one, this will be a really big issue. I hope this helps everyone, if not then feel free to message me :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 31, 2020
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I'll start by saying that it is more than okay to have a hard time getting over your ex or whoever you had an important connection to. You have to let yourself deal with the grief, pain, or to be constantly thinking about it without wanting to. Try to be kinder to yourself in this process, and give yourself time. It can take weeks, months, even years in some cases. Tips: - Start new hobbies - Hang out with beloved ones - Talk about it with someone - Set goals for yourself, improve - Learn new skills Time, patience and a positive energy are key. Good luck !
Profile: Sniglet
Sniglet on Jun 6, 2020
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First stop to blame yourself for breakup. Sometimes things didn't work out and that's ok. Try to spend your time in things that makes you happy or distract you it can be watching series, movies, playing games, or even a walk on the street. And always remember you are worth it, you are enough. Stop stalking them, if you can't stop yourself then it's good to block them. Don't scroll through your old pictures. Relax yourself. Don't message them and if they send you a text rply calmly. Don't send them miss you text and how you miss being with them. Just be happy and distract yourself. Breath this shall pass.
Profile: colorfulPumpkin51
colorfulPumpkin51 on Jun 14, 2020
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Missing people we've had relationships with in the past can be a painful experience for anyone going through it for the first time. However, this doesn't mean that there is something wrong with us. The first step in handling missing an ex is to be accepting of these feelings. A lot of times, we put the blame of breakup on ourselves, especially when longing for the other person but simply telling yourself that you are human and you make mistakes can be a starting point. While there is little that can be done to change the past, we can use it to our advantage and learn from the mistakes we/the other person made. Shifting the focus away from self-blame and learning to forgive ourselves, can help us detach unpleasant/unresolved feelings from the breakup and eventually help us in the long run to slowly let go.
Profile: Peppens
Peppens on Jun 16, 2020
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Grounding yourself with your environment, keeping yourself occupied with hobbies and interests, Heck even trying out new things and broadening my horizons has helped me previously. This has probably been said before, but time is also a factor in the healing process. Time heals most wounds, so to speak. Another thing that has also helped me was burning photos of my ex and I, one night I went through with this and the very next day I felt better, not complete but better, and you know what, that was indeed a good start to the healing process for me.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 1, 2020
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I have gone through this experience before and it is a really tough time. You have to do activities that will free up your mind and get rid of the thought of her. Hang out with your friends, meditate and do yoga, or even play sports. Use your energy that you had from loving her into fueling something that can lead to the start of your success. Think of the fact that there are other partners out there in the world that could be perfect for you. One person should not take control of your feelings. Think about the things that you benefit from as a result of not being with your ex.
Profile: wavy34
wavy34 on Jul 22, 2020
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Missing your ex is something I can currently relate to. I would say one of the best ways to help speed up the process of not missing them is to find something else to occupy your time, especially if you spent most of your time with them when you were together. That gap needs to be filled with something else whether it's a new hobby, a new friendship or a sport etc isn't what matters, it's whether it's something you enjoy doing. Also consider asking yourself if it's your ex you miss or the comfort of being in a relationship. I found that after a while I was actually just missing what the relationship brought rather than the person and this helped me gradually stop missing them as much. I hope this helps in some way :)
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