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Why You Compare Yourself to Your Ex’s New Partner

March 22, 2026 by Absence

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.

Categories Absence Tags attachment, breakup emotions, comparison after breakup, emotional reaction, ex new partner, heartbreak, jealousy, moving on, relationship comparison, self doubt

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