How do you stop thinking about an ex who hurt you?

Why do I still think about my ex who hurt me?

When months, or even years, have passed and the memory of a past romantic rejection still stings, it may be because you believe the breakup revealed something about who you are as a person. “I'm difficult.” “I'm too structured.”

How do you mentally let go of an ex?

How do you stop thinking about someone who hurt you?

Why can't I get over my ex who treated me badly?

When you're attached to someone who mistreats you, it's not easy to just get over them — even long after the break-up. You suffer from cognitive dissonance, which means you hold contradictory beliefs that cause you psychological stress — “They're good, I like them” vs. “They mistreat me, I shouldn't like them.”

Obsessing Over an Ex-Partner - Trauma Mind

Why am I attached to someone who hurt me?

Trauma Bonding is when we are attracted to someone because they remind us of our past traumas. A good example of this would be if you have an ex who broke your heart, you might be attracted to people who remind you of that person.

Should you tell your ex how much they hurt you?

Reaching out to apologize to an ex for your hurtful actions can be really meaningful to them, as long as it's about making them feel validated and not just about clearing your own conscience. Sometimes it can also be helpful to let your ex know the ways they've hurt you.

How do you let go of someone who hurt you deeply?

How do you remove someone from your mind and heart?

How do you get your ex out of your head?

How do I emotionally detach myself from my ex?

How do you know if your heart is broken emotionally?

Will feelings for an ex ever go away?

“In many instances, people feel those love-like feelings for quite some time after a breakup. This can vary widely depending on the person, their circumstances and personal history. Some people may just need days or weeks whereas others may take months or years to move on from an ex.”

Why can't I let go of my toxic ex?

There are many reasons why people hurt themselves this way. They might feel they have no other place to go. Or they feel they will never find someone so right for them again. Perhaps they choose partners who can never love them the same way in return, and yet can't accept that finality.

Why do we miss toxic exes?

If you were in an emotionally abusive relationship, your partner may have damaged your self-esteem to the point where you believe no one else will find you desirable. When you hold a low opinion of yourself, it's easy to conclude that you'll be alone forever without your partner.

Why am I having obsessive thoughts about my ex?

You may be having these feelings due to something else, such as nostalgia. You may love the person you used to be, or love them for who they were. Other times, you have a personality that makes you obsessed. If you do want your ex back, and the feeling is mutual, then perhaps it's time to get back together.

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