How to Survive the No Contact Rule
Before we dive in, let's define the no-contact rule:
“The no contact rule is a period of time during which you don’t contact your ex (or a toxic person) so that both of you can get some space and time apart from each other. If done correctly, the no contact rule helps you heal from the breakup, stop panicking and grow as a person.” — Kevin Thompson
This rule works for the folks who genuinely want to move on and also for the ones that want their partner back, more on that later.
The importance of taking the “breakup time”
There needs to be a break, otherwise, if you quickly resume the relationship the same issues will arise and you will have to break up again because you didn't take the time to work on them.
Hazelden Foundation: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Next are three pieces of advice that helped me during this harsh time:
1. Sit with your feelings.
I will say this one more time, sit with your feelings.
It's okay to think about your ex, it’s okay to wonder what they are doing, it’s okay to think about the…
