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How To Stop Obsessing Over Your Ex: 12 Solutions For Success

A guide on ex-obsession, covering everything from its symptoms and consequences to why it occurs and how to stop obsessing over your ex.

Max Jancar
17 min readApr 3, 2024

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Obsessing over an ex is like being stuck in quicksand; the more you thrash around in thoughts of what once was, the deeper you sink into the pit of misery.

To make things worse, many people have no idea they’re in this pit. They’re so attracted to their ex that they completely overlook they’re addicted to their obsession and need help ASAP.

This article will help you not only notice your obsession quicker but also arm you with various ways to overcome it, hopefully without the need for professional intervention. Nevertheless, if all else fails, please do see a professional.

So let’s start with the basics and build up from there.

The Symptoms Of An Ex-Obsession

Have you:

  • Been thinking about your ex every day or almost every day?
  • Found yourself so preoccupied with what they might be doing to where you’re perpetually checking their social media?
  • Become convinced your ex is superior to all the other…

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Max Jancar

Author, blogger, and entrepreneur. I write self-help advice for people going through heartbreak. Get my free cheat sheets: https://maxjancar.com/cheat-sheets