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How to Deal With An Ex

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Deal With Ex

How To Deal With An Ex...Sometimes it's hard to know what your exes intention is when they come back into our lives. This article will help you decide if they are for real or if they are just looking to hookup.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    How To Deal With An Ex
    The first thing on your mind when you think about your old flame is likely what are their intentions and do they still have feelings for you. It can be very easy to just go with the flow and let things happen but you should really take a step back and see if this is going anywhere. Ask yourself the following questions:
    1) Did they just breakup with someone and are just lonely?
    2) Are they seeking some other comfort due to loss of a family or someone/something that you shared with them in the past?
    3) What are your feelings really for them?

    It is vital that you don't kid yourself and just simply be honest... if the signs don't add up then it's probably just a fling.

  2. Step 2

    Be careful when someone says that they have changed. It is one thing to say it but another to actual prove it through actions. I am not saying that you shouldn't give them a chance to show you but don't just believe them because they say so.

    The good news is that people do learn through their experiences. And if you both have dated other people but end up with each other again then it's likely you both are more mature and the relationship has more potential this time around. That old saying that "people can't change" is a myth... and an oversimplification of the human psyche. People don't always make the right choices the first time around but we definitely learn as we go, so don't be afraid to test your exes feelings as well as your own. It is absolutely possible that they are for real.

  3. Step 3

    The first step is to gather your thoughts and feelings...
    Second is to make sure they are for real and test them by making them back their words with actions... "PROOF".

    The third and final step is to TAKE IT SLOW! If you rush back into the relationship where you left off then what path do you think your still headed on! That same heartbreak train wreck you already experienced. When I say take it slow, i don't mean sleep with them whenever they want and then try to date them. I mean treat them like they are on probation and they must prove themselves to you before you will let your feelings out. Believe me letting your feelings out to fast too soon will not be good and you will essentially be creating a false environment where you can't possibly hope to discover the truth about your ex's intentions. Obviously if they lose interest because you don't do everything they want or don't sleep with them immediately then their actions speak for themselves regardless if they say they have changed.

    For more advice and deeper insight on the path to figuring out your ex's true feelings I recommend reading this Guide on How To Deal With An Ex:

    http://getexbacknow.net

    Go check it out right now

    There's also a cool video there you should check out... Best of luck to you!

Tips & Warnings
  • # Don't become too available and attentive to your ex immediately... remember we want what we can't have # If things do go sour... don't sit around and mope and fall back into that "cycle" get out go to the gym and work on you... everything else will fall into place.
  • # Be wary if your ex has recently (like within 2 weeks) broken up with someone they had a lot of feelings for. Loneliness can result in false feelings whether they know it or not. # Its important to test you ex and make sure that major issues have been resolved before moving on. It's not like dating someone new, you have history with this person so use it to your advantage to discover if they have changed and are someone you want back!
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