Exes like to say all kinds of nice stuff. They especially like to say “I miss you” and “I love you.” They like these words because they don’t want you to feel abandoned and forgotten. A part of them is aware of the pain and inconvenience they’ve caused you. That part is called conscience. Deep […]
Have any of your exes come back when you stopped caring and no longer depended on them for recognition? Or have you seen others’ exes come back when they were already over them or okay without them? If you have and wonder why some exes come back when you stop caring, it’s because you stop
Dumpees who feel abandoned and anxious are often in the belief that they must do something to win their ex back. They think they must jump through a bunch of hoops to show they’re the right person for their detached and disinterested ex. What they don’t know is that their ideas stem from pain, insecurities,
If your ex (recently) left the relationship and isn’t responding to your texts, calls, or in-person communication, your ex probably isn’t testing you. Your ex is keeping you at a safe distance because doing so makes your ex feel free and relieved. It gives your ex enough space to self-prioritize and feel in control of
Oftentimes lost and anxious dumpees wonder when exes come back. They want to know if they should wait and how long they should wait for the person they love to reach the regretful stage of a breakup and come running back. The answer I give most dumpees is “don’t wait at all” because waiting puts
When a girl chooses another guy over you, you feel undesirable and immediately start thinking you’re not good enough for her. You take the rejection personally and fear that the new guy is a more compatible option for her. This happens because the girl you have feelings for directly or indirectly rejects you and commits
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This article covers the 5 stages of a breakup for the dumper. Even though it may not look like dumpers are in pain after they’ve initiated the break-up, the truth is that they’re hurting in their own ways (on the inside) They express grief through anger and avoidance and go through stages of dumpers’ remorse.
People who get dumped often assume that “I miss you” means the same as “I love you and want you back.” They’re convinced that an ex who misses them is in pain because of the breakup and regrets leaving. That’s why they get their hopes up, feel extremely anxious, and keep a weather eye on
Taking a break more often than not means breaking up. It means that the dumper has fallen out of love and has no desire to work on regaining love and commitment. He or she just wants to be left alone and do things that feel good. And things that feel good usually confuse and hurt
When people know that leaving a relationship will hurt the other person, they often use certain clichés that aim to soften the blow. Some dumpers say things like, “It’s just a break, I know I’ll regret it later, you’re the best person I ever dated—and by doing so, pretend the breakup has nothing to do
When an avoidant ex wants to be friends, you should keep in mind that your ex doesn’t want to slowly work on rebuilding love and trust. Your ex only wants the friendship part of the relationship back. And your ex may want it to avoid hard feelings and keep you at a safe/comfortable distance that
Before we talk about how to know if your ex misses you, ask yourself why you want to know the answer to this question. Is it because you feel rejected and want to feel loved? Is pain the reason you’re looking for reassurance and help from your ex? If it is, you’re playing with fire