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Why is it so hard to talk to an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend?

Profile: Carla1234
Carla1234 on Mar 16, 2017
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It can be hard to talk to an ex because you might still carry a lot of hurt or love for this person... or worse, both. It can be difficult to not think about the relationship during every conversation you have with them.
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Profile: daydreamer90
daydreamer90 on May 28, 2017
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I personally feel when one emotionally invests themselves on any one or is emotionally dependent and that support is lost one does not know how to handle the situation. There are too many memories attached to everyone we love and once they leave we are heartbroken. Talking to exes often revoke a sad nostalgia which creates a longing for the unrequited. That's why it's hard to talk to exes.
Profile: shadygirl0526
shadygirl0526 on Jul 7, 2017
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Are you still uncomfortable with it? Have you tried talking to him or her? Are you not yet over with him or her?
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 2, 2017
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It is usually difficult to talk to an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend because sometimes there are remaining feelings there. Other times, the break up was rough, and it is difficult to get over. If you want to remain friends, it may be difficult, but you should simply apologize if harsh words were used and be sensitive until it feels you can ease up again.
Profile: TheBreadBoy
TheBreadBoy on Nov 11, 2017
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You're attached to what they once were. Your memories are better than the actual person. Personally, my heart breaks every time I talk to an ex-girlfriend, because I remember what we once had.
Profile: Harry53
Harry53 on Nov 18, 2017
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Talking to an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend can be difficult because breakups are often painful. If the break-up was recent, feelings of anger and disappointment, among others, may still be quite strong, making having a normal conversation quite challenging.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 17, 2018
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Because when you talk to an ex (at least for me) I remember all the good times we have had together and then the fact that it ended which makes it hard, especially when they have moved on while you haven't.
Profile: Brittany8013
Brittany8013 on Feb 27, 2018
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This is a really good question! When we experience a break up, good or bad, we naturally go through a grieving period, much like if we had lost a loved one to death. It is the same if you were to see a video of someone who has passed away, the same emotions would arise. its important to let yourself grieve a relationship, and give yourself time to prepare before seeing or speaking with them.
Profile: XxxxxxxZoeyxxxxxX
XxxxxxxZoeyxxxxxX on Mar 1, 2018
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Well i think because your scared to go back to where you just lost from that you dont know how to deal with the pain before.
Profile: MuddatherAbozaid
MuddatherAbozaid on Mar 8, 2018
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It depends on who chose to end that relationship or why it ended, but mostly people find it so hard to talk to thier EXs because he or she didn't or couldn't move on yet.
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