How to Understand That You Miss Your Love, Not Your Ex: 3 Telltale Signs

02.05.2024 16:49

Sometimes the sadness in the soul appears precisely because of the relationship, and not because of the person with whom it was.

These signs will help you understand who (or what) you are feeling nostalgic for.

You are open to new relationships

If you are willing to meet new people and experience new romantic experiences, it means you are open to new relationships.

You don't sit in your broken heart bubble and obsess over how to rekindle the past, but you go on dates - even if not for romance, but for companionship. This means that you don't need your ex anymore.

You are focused on self-development

Another sign that your ex has left your heart is if you are focused on personal development and self-improvement, finding peace in solitude.

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You analyze the past objectively.

Lovers often have rose-colored glasses, which causes them to justify their partner's unacceptable behavior and ignore red flags.

If you've let go of your past relationship, you'll no longer romanticize it, knowing it was a bad match. If the memories still bring you warm feelings, you may not yet understand what you really want.

Earlier we listed the 5 stages of marriage that every couple goes through.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources

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  1. You are open to new relationships
  2. You are focused on self-development
  3. You analyze the past objectively.