Why am I still thinking about my ex after 1 year?

Why You’re Still Thinking About Your Ex. Sometimes, people are still thinking about their Ex for months, or even years after the relationship ended because of lingering insecurities or comparisons they’re making — even subconsciously. This is often true when your Ex has moved on before you have.

Why am I stuck on an ex from years ago?

One of the biggest reasons we get stuck on exes that no longer serve us is that we fail to give ourselves time to grieve appropriately. Rather than dealing with the deep well of heavy emotions that a breakup inspires, we might jump right into a new relationship or a million projects that keep us from facing up.

Is it hard to stop thinking about your ex?

Yes, it’s hard to stop thinking about your Ex, but it’s also necessary. Not being able to move on emotionally after a breakup or divorce can impact your life in major ways. Here are just a few of the consequences you might be experiencing…

Do you still think about your ex After a breakup?

Ouch. Many people come to us for therapy or coaching after a breakup or divorce for this exact reason: They need support in figuring out how to move past the past, reclaim their power, and start feeling good again. The most maddening thing is often knowing the relationship is over…and yet they’re still thinking about their Ex.

Why do I still think about my ex when I text him?

Chances are if your ex recently broke up with you, it’s quite normal to be still thinking about them. Your brain might be telling you to text or call him/her because you miss them and the security of your relationship. Sometimes the pain of missing your ex might interfere with your life on many levels. *Perhaps you can’t concentrate at work?

How long does it take to forget about your ex?

There comes a time after a breakup where you need to stop moping around thinking about your ex, and get back out there. Nobody knows how long it’s going to take to completely forget about your ex. But you might as well get started because the sooner, the better so you can get on with your life.