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There’s plenty of advice on how to be a good lover, but what about after the relationship ends? Yes, being a good ex is important too. Here’s how you can be one.
Keep the Bitter Comments to Yourself
Being a respectable ex means refraining from spreading negativity and making spiteful remarks like “What a jerk” or “You wouldn’t believe what they were like in bed…” It’s easy to want to vent, especially when you’re upset and hurt. However, bad-mouthing your ex doesn’t change the past; it only tarnishes your memories and soon enough, they’ll likely hear about it. Plus, if there’s any chance of rekindling things, you’ve just sabotaged it.
Don’t Use Them as a Crutch
You were a great team. He was your support system and even serenaded you on tough nights. But now that it’s over, it’s best not to call him every time you’re stressed. He’s not your therapist, your emotional crutch, or your personal cheerleader, even if he knows you well. He might have moved on (perhaps with someone new, which can be tough to handle). However, if you both have genuinely decided to stay friends, sharing things with each other in a balanced new relationship is totally fine.
Avoid the On-Again, Off-Again Game
Maybe you’re still madly in love with him, or maybe it’s just his company you miss. There are nights you question why you left. And if he’s the one who ended things, you might find yourself a few drinks away from texting him. But a good ex avoids these impulses. Don’t show up at his door every Saturday, or oscillate between “I miss you” and “never mind, go away”. A good ex takes time to reflect and understand her own feelings and desires, respecting both her own and her ex’s space. This way, if there’s ever a comeback, it’s done wisely.
Leave His New Love Interest Alone
It’s natural to dislike his new partner and lack objectivity – no one expects you to feel otherwise. But she hasn’t done anything to warrant hostility, so there’s no need to act on impulses like slashing her tires – this isn’t a rom-com scene! Why make an effort to be civil? Because you were once the “new girlfriend” and might be again someday. Remember, life has a funny way of coming full circle.
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