Can’t get over your ex? This is why
Getting over our former flames is a process that takes time, understanding and committment.
by: E.B. Johnson
Our relationships form a critical piece of who we are, and when we lose them it can cause us to flounder and struggle on a number of different planes. When we lose a long-standing or deeply important partner, it can cause us to lose an imperative sense of who we are and — without that — we can become lost and trapped in a number of negative patterns that keep us stuck, scared and unhappy.
If you’re coming off the back of a devastating breakup, and you’re stuck on an ex you just can’t get out of your head, you have to reclaim your sense of self and do it with the same compassion, understanding and love that you would extend to a friend. By learning how to rewrite your narrative, and getting a handle on who you are and what you really want, you can forge your way back to happiness and come out on the other side stronger than you ever were before.
What keeps us hung-up?
There are hundreds of reasons we might find ourselves pining for a partner that’s no longer around, but there are a few common ones that cause a particular amount of unhappiness. From failing to grieve the loss of our relationships, to…
