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The urge to text an ex-girlfriend can be pretty intense, but it's actually one of the last things you should do. Texting an ex often stops both of you from getting over the breakup in a healthy way, especially if you message her on a whim. Here, we'll explain all the reasons why you shouldn't text your ex-girlfriend, whether you're looking for a clean break or a reunion!
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- QuestionHow do you fall out of love with an ex?Erika KaplanErika Kaplan is a Dating Coach and Matchmaker for Three Day Rule, an exclusive matchmaking company across nine cities in the United States. With over six years of experience, Erika specializes in helping singles find quality matches through date coaching and premium matchmaking services. Erika graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She worked for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men’s Journal before leaving publishing to pursue her passion for connecting people. Erika has been featured on Lifetime, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and CBS as well as in Thrillist, Elite Daily, Men’s Health, Fast Company, and Refinery29.
MatchmakerAcceptance is key. You have to accept the fact that you have feelings for a former person in your life, and that's okay! You may feel feelings for your ex, because frankly, he or she was a part of your life for a long time. You don't just open your heart and close it right up again.
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- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/self-care-when-youre-angry/
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/research/action/romantic-relationships
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210830-why-getting-back-with-an-ex-is-so-compelling
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/consequences-digital-communication/202111/why-keeping-ex-the-back-burner-could-be-bad-idea
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