How To Deal With Ex-Induced Resentment
Holding on to ex-induced resentment is a major detriment to one’s mental health and happiness in the long run. So here’s how to deal with it.
As part of The Breakthrough Letter, every week I send out a short email with one idea, one suggestion, and one resource to help you break through your breakup and create a new possibility for love, either with your ex or someone new.
Here’s this week’s edition. Enjoy.
Today’s Idea:
Holding on to the resentment your ex caused can be a powerful fuel in the short run. But it’s a significant drag on your mental health and happiness in the long run. So find a way to forgive your ex.
And no, forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what they’ve done or sympathizing with them. Nor does it mean endorsing, validating, or justifying your ex’s actions.
Forgiveness simply means choosing not to let past experiences define how you feel about someone or something in the present. Pull this off and watch your resentment melt away.
Today’s Suggestion:
Start by acknowledging your resentment. Then sit down somewhere quiet and set a timer for 15 minutes. Now write a letter…
