Why do people go back to their toxic exes?

Why do people go back to their toxic exes?

Walfish says that people return to an ex to stop feeling so lonely, and Martinez explains that one of the main reasons people return to exes is fear. “It’s fear of going back to the dating scene, being open and vulnerable in a new relationship, or being heartbroken in a new relationship.”

Can you get back with your ex after a toxic relationship?

Getting together after a breakup is a very common thing: A study found that almost 50\% of couples admitted to reuniting with their partner after they had broken things off. But even though it’s done pretty frequently, rebuilding a relationship after a breakup is no easy feat.

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How do you reset a toxic relationship?

Here are some steps for turning things around.

  1. Don’t dwell on the past. Sure, part of repairing the relationship will likely involve addressing past events.
  2. View your partner with compassion.
  3. Start therapy.
  4. Find support.
  5. Practice healthy communication.
  6. Be accountable.
  7. Heal individually.
  8. Hold space for the other’s change.

Why am I so afraid of my ex going back to her ex?

You’re afraid because your ex went back to their ex. Usually in situations like this, the first thing I encourage people to do is to determine if they are the rebound for their ex. Now, I’ve done lots of podcasts, videos and articles talking about your ex going on the rebound from you but let’s put the shoe on the other foot here.

Were You a rebound for Your Ex?

If you can be brave, take a step back and look at the broader view of your relationship, and you can see that it fitted into the four phases I have talked about, you may have been indeed a rebound for your ex. And if you were a rebound, it makes sense that your ex will go back to their previous relationship. But all is not lost.

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Do exes ever go back to their exes?

I have been a love and relationship coach for many years now and I would say that about 90\% of the time, when an ex goes back to his or her ex, it doesn’t last. It really is just another form of a rebound relationship. As human beings, we gravitate towards what we know when we are feeling vulnerable.

How do you get your ex back after a breakup?

You put your ex on a pedestal. If you can become the best version of yourself, you an maximize your chances of success. Remember that your ex has fallen for you before, so you can make it happen again – especially if you can become the 2.0 version of the person he or she fell in love with in the first place!

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