7 signs that you are not over your ex yet
We all know a friend who stubbornly insists she is over her ex, while that is clearly not the case yet. Let's be honest: it's also a lot easier to see this in someone else than in yourself. Sometimes you really think you are over someone, but you might still not be unconsciously.
The big question is: when are you over someone and how do you know that exactly? You can recognize that you are not yet over your ex by the following signs:
1. You still regularly check him/her on social media
I know this situation all too well, and although it sometimes feels almost like a routine, it is not wise to see your ex on your screen with any regularity. This way, he/she stays in your system and you want to keep a grip on what the other person is doing. For your own good, you might as well block your ex on social media. And no, you can't use your fake stalk account for this. Been there, done that.
2. You think about him/her before going to sleep
All day long you haven't thought about your ex for a second, and suddenly in bed at night, he/she pops back into your head. In other words: if you don't have enough distraction around you, you catch yourself still being occupied with him/her. Unfortunately, directing your thoughts is not the solution, but try reading a nice book before going to sleep instead of doing your daily stalking round on Instagram. That will probably help you a little bit.
3. You hope he/she is still thinking about you
Secretly, you hope that your ex hasn't moved on with his/her life yet. Maybe you even do everything to attract your ex's attention, hoping to get back into his/her mind. Your ex happy with a new partner? No way. Not entirely fair, but very human and unfortunately a sign that you are still not over your ex.
4. You keep asking yourself where it went wrong
Rereading old conversations, looking at happy photos, and continuously asking yourself where it went wrong: there's a good chance you still hope that it will work out. One thing is for sure: you are not done with him/her yet. Fortunately, nothing is permanent and everything can still turn out well.
5. You compare others to your ex
During every date, you can't help but compare the person across from you to your ex. He/she was really smarter, prettier, taller, funnier, and so on. Maybe you are even so annoying that you can only talk about your old love during your date. If that's the case, then you should think about whether you made the right decision.
6. Everything reminds you of your ex
That pizzeria on the corner, every beautiful and sad song you hear, the cozy spot on the couch, and your cappuccino in the morning. Oh, and don't forget every romantic movie you watch; they are all about your ex, of course. In other words: if every little thing reminds you of your ex, then you are definitely still not over him/her.
7. You secretly hope to run into him/her
At every party you go to, the thought crosses your mind that your ex might be there too. Or worse: you secretly hope so. And are you going to certain places that you know your ex likes to visit? Then you probably know very well that you are still not over him/her.
