So your ex got engaged…
Many of us have been in relationships where we thought our partners were our soulmates, and as such invested heavily. Sadly, when these don’t work out, we may still harbour feelings, even if the other person moves on.
What happens when the ex moves on and into something serious? Sexual Encounters author Amelia Thompson gives three practical steps you can take to overcome this hurdle.
1. Sincerely wish them all the best
Resist the urge to rant on social media sites like Facebook. Don’t comment on their posting but instead watch from the sidelines. It’s good karma for you to wish your ex all the best with his new life. Don’t be aggressive or hostile towards the new couple, but instead make it a point of duty to always be civil as well as sincere.
2. Analyse where you went wrong and don’t make the same mistake twice
Maybe the relationship ended because of something you did. While it is not good to dwell on the past, what you can do is analyse where the relationship went wrong. You want to be able to identify some of the mistakes that were made so you don’t repeat them again. There will eventually be someone else in your life and so you owe it to that person to leave the baggage behind. Shoving your relationship mistakes into a corner won’t solve anything!
3. Move on
Once you have accepted that your partner has moved on, you need to make a conscious decision to do the same as well. Moving on could be as simple as letting bygones be bygones or better yet, finding a new spouse, someone to share your life with. The fact of the matter is that they may be tying the knot now but your time may soon come. So keep the faith and let go of any bad feelings.
