Breakups are painful. That is a fact. The feeling of parting ways with someone who had become an important part of your life can shake you to the very core. Many people don’t know what to do after a breakup. Even more about how to handle their ex online dating on sites such as eharmony or match.com after a breakup.
So how do you handle your ex online dating;
1. Don’t Blow the cover.
After a break up the pain is intense. You suddenly realize you hate your ex. Which is natural, and you can’t be blamed for that. Nevertheless, blowing your exes cover will not get him or her back. Maybe he lied about his height or weight on an online dating platform. Let it slide. Did you that 90% of the people on dating sites lie about their weight and height?
2. Avoid stalking.
When you get sick due to taking something or doing a particular activity, your doctor’s first advice will be to keep the item. This is for your own health. The same applies to your ex. By constantly going through their social media, all you achieve is hurting yourself . Please spend that time talking to some of your friends.
3. No like No Comment.
You were with your ex for a while. You got used to liking or commenting on their pictures online. Then it was acceptable, but after a break-up, it’s not. More so if your ex has moved on. This will seem like a desperate moveone aimed at getting their attention. Try as much as possible to keep off liking or commenting on your exes’ pictures.
4. No Comparisons
So your ex has posted his new or her new catch. What do you do, how do you handle that? A 2019 study done by relationship experts found that people compare themselves to the other person in such a situation. This is self-destructive.
You will find them asking around about the girl. Visiting their social media platforms. Comparing how they look.
Never forget you are beautiful, charming, and lovable. There is no need to compare yourself to your exes’ new partner.
5. Block
Your mental health is of utmost importance. Once you notice that looking at your exes pictures online has started taking a toll on you, maybe it’s time to take more drastic action and cut all communication by blocking your ex. Don’t be afraid of appearing petty so long as you maintain your mental peace.
6. Mute mutual friends
You may have blocked your ex, which was hard and took all of you. But then you realize there are some of your exes friends who are also your friends. Posting pictures of your ex. Experts advise blocking them too.
Your mind works effortlessly. When you see a picture of someone, it brings up events associated with the pictures. You will start remembering past moments you shared with your ex. This will slow down your healing process. To prevent such from happening. Mute them.
You may find it beneficial to remember out of sight out of mind and a faster healing process.
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