Why You Miss Who You Were With Your Ex
Missing your ex is often about missing how you felt with them and the version of yourself that existed in the relationship.
Missing your ex is often about missing how you felt with them and the version of yourself that existed in the relationship.
After a breakup, it is easy to compare yourself to your ex’s new partner. This reaction comes from trying to make sense of loss, not from actual truth.
Jealousy after a breakup doesn’t feel logical. You know you’re not together anymore. You know they can do what they want. But that doesn’t stop the reaction. Because this isn’t about rules. It’s about attachment. Your mind might accept the breakup. Your feelings take longer. So when you imagine them with someone else, it doesn’t … Read more