Going no contact with your ex can help you both move on in healthy ways.
What Is the No Contact Rule?
Some even argue that looking at their social media posts is considered off limits.
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It can also help preventconfusing feelingsfor both of you.
You may also find yourself reminiscing about your relationship and going over the breakup.
Going no contact allows you more time to healthily process the loss and grief of your relationship.
In this case, Dr. Lira de la Rosa recommends maintaining minimal contact.
Go back to no contact again and push forward.
Is It OK To Re-Establish Contact Later?
And you may even realize that theres no reason to re-establish contact at all.
A good question to ask yourself is, Do I still have feelings for them?
If the answer is yes, it may be too soon to contact them, Stockard adds.
A good question to ask yourself is, Do I still have feelings for them?
If the answer is yes, it may be too soon to contact them.
Breakups are notoriously challenging, but the no contact rule can help you process the difficult mix of emotions.
This is a time to re-invest in yourself and create a pathway for moving onward and upward.
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