How to Treat An Ex Who Treated You Badly
Introduction Understand Your Feelings It's OK to experience many emotions when dealing with an ex who did terrible things. All these feelings are real: hurt, resentment, and maybe even betrayal. It's essential to take time and think about them, process them, and figure out how it affects you. To treat your ex differently, it's best to understand your feelings first. Acknowledge and accept your pain Acknowledge your pain. Recognize the emotions that come with memories of the relationship; sadness, anger, hurt, betrayal, fear, and insecurity. Gain perspective on the situation. See why it went wrong, what positive experiences were gained, and how they impacted life positively. Don't blame yourself. Relationships are two-way streets. Good is embedded even in the most painful experiences. Let go of resentment and bitterness. Forgive yourself and your ex for your mistakes. Remind yourself of the good times. Then, move forward with hope for a better future with someone who ...