Should I keep seeing my ex?

Most experts agree: you should not reach out to your ex unless you hope to salvage a treasured friendship. The impulse to reach out to an ex, whether it is because you still have feelings for them, you are seeking comfort and familiarity, or you simply want to know how they are doing, is often a bad idea.

Is it bad to keep in touch with your ex?

Should you keep in touch with your ex? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. If you’re using an ex as a backup, contact with the ex is likely to undermine your current relationship. Other research has shown that reminders of your ex can keep you attached to that person and make it more difficult to get over them.

Is it healthy to keep going back to an ex?

The period right after the breakup can be extremely difficult, especially if you parted ways on bad terms. Over time, things do get better and you begin to heal emotionally. In such a situation, it is definitely not advisable to get back with your ex because it will result in prolonging emotional trauma.

What should you do when you meet up with your ex?

Listen more than you talk and keep your mood light. Be playful and lightly flirtatious. If you’re feeling down in the dumps for any reason on the day of the meet up, reschedule for when you’re feeling better. Don’t try (or expect) this meeting with your ex to be overly-romantic.

Is it better to stay no contact with your ex After breakup?

So instead of meeting up with an ex shortly after the breakup, it might be in your best interest to avoid unnecessary stress and anxiety and stay in no contact. Chances are, you will be a lot happier if you don’t see your ex—as your ex could unintentionally have a drug-like effect on you.

Should I Leave my Ex if he’s mean to me?

If you feel like crying because your ex is actually mean to you or intentionally hurts your feelings— that’s different. In that case, excuse yourself and leave. Don’t just sit there and let anyone abuse you.

How to decline an offer to meet up with ex?

Decline your ex’s offer in a respectful way and tell your ex that you’re not interested in meeting up. You don’t have to go in detail and give your ex a thorough explanation. Just say that you’re not interested at this moment and that you appreciate his or her effort.