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Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I still love my ex?”
It isn’t uncommon to stilllove and have strong feelingsfor your ex-spouse or partner.
Love is often a rollercoaster of emotions and instances that no one can either predict or control.
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The feelings you had can still linger, even after the relationship has ended.
If youstill have feelingsfor an ex and/or still love an ex, don’t feel shame.
Read along to get tips and encouragement on how to move forward during this difficult time.
“If you still love an ex, that is normal and OK. Of course, it may feel as though your entire world is over.
What should you do if you still love your ex?
Distract Yourself
An idle mind is especially damaging to a broken heart.
And, not processing the emotions can affect how you cope with loss in the future.
So, while staying busy is a good thing, remember to allow yourself to feel your emotions.
Delete Your Ex Entirely
Delete your ex from your life completely.
Hanging on to things that constantly remind you of your ex will only stifle your growth.
Fair warning, it will be hard, but mending your heart is the overall goal.
You will only torture yourself if you scroll through your platforms.
Just imagine your ex popping up on your timeline and they’ve just posted something with a new friend.
Instantly your day is ruined.
So, treat yourself to a day of pampering or take yourself out on a date.
Enjoy yourself and learn to get used to your own company.
However, withbreakups, the process of getting over someone can feel like the end of the world.
Don’t rush the process by trying to jump into another relationship.
In fact, bringing someone new into your mess of emotions is the worst possible thing to do.
Feel those emotions and work through them before trying to date again.
Talk It Out
Therapy isn’t taboo anymore.
Technology has made it possible for convenience to accommodate every aspect of life.
Talking it out will release those emotions and give you clarity and closure.
Don’t bottle those emotions or take a stab at be “strong.”
You are human and you have the right to express yourself.
Find out which option is the best for you.
Finding Closure
Ultimatelyclosure is always the goal at the end of every relationship.
Figuring out these answers for yourself can be enough of a release to move forward.
During this time it’s important to encourage yourself and realize that you matter.
Don’t get lost in grief and forget about your worth and significance in the world.
Unfortunately, we aren’t granted that luxury.
Dealing with the emotions that come with a loss is imperative.
The cure to getting over an ex that you love is living.
They can help you process your experience and find ways to move on with your life.
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