The Ex Factor: Navigating Past Relationships in a New One

Relationships can be tricky, especially when you’ve had past experiences that have shaped your perception of what love should look like. This protective shield is almost always a hindrance when it comes to starting new relationships, as unconsciously or not everyone carries their baggage with them. We all know how painful breakups can be, and moving on from these bitter halcyon days doesn’t magically happen overnight.

If you’re looking for advice on navigating exes without mucking up the present things between yourself and your newfound fling, then read away!

1. Can You Be Friends With An Ex?

Before anything else, let’s test whether being friends with an ex is still such a hot topic after all this time? Are they someone who grinds your gears every time their name pops up on your screen, or are they anyone whose contact number has become acquaintance-like over the years? Or maybe even better yet – do you forget that person exists entirely (we don’t judge)? It’s worth contemplating if there could ever come a point where messages back and forth just start to feel normal again.

After giving it some thought,maybe think about why exactly you want this friendship back so badl:y: perhaps sitting down and weighing out the pros & cons could help reach some clarity about whether reopening communication lines is genuinely worth its while.

2. A Cautionary Tale

You’ve asked yourself those questions above – but now comes equally important decisions surrounding split relationship etiquette™️- Ignoring vs keeping touch::

Not talking seems easier initially because social media makes becoming anonymous practically effortless, making avoiding irritating comment exchanges less laboured than before — out of sight; out of mind attitude pretty quickly becomes adopted by choiceless preference.

Ultimately however women will call ((slash men too)), we’re just naturally social beings, ergo suppressing that side of oneself only leads to heightened discomfiture.

3. “The Talk”

Let’s presume you have now determined keeping in touch is something to consider: it’s still essential several considerations be reviewed before deciding how much contact and transparency between parties would feel right.

So if everything up until this point has been stress-free, relaying how befriending Ex-Partner could be genuinely useful for both yourself & your future potential partner may need some explaining – It’s a lot easier staying abreast with what y’all can and cannot tolerate instead of assuming its okay first off.

4. Honesty Is The Best Policy

Undoubtedly being honest should already rank quite high on the checklist when attempting to dip one’s toes back into dating after heartbreak: Because if someone wants downtime from seeing their ex-partner – it does not mean they aren’t over them, but merely trying their best not taking unneeded baggage into something different (much like checking in early feeling travel-sick at airport).

5. Date Within Your Own Expectations

Now comes the vexing part — navigating all conversations about past relationships in your present-day relationship 😕.. although prickly you must understand this making room for such unhealthy habits remains as bad clichés 🤷‍♀️- Just because Ex-A didn’t like surprise post-dinner desserts doesn’t suddenly mean New-Guy wouldn’t too?

But recounting positive shared memories or even funny ones simply out-doors acceptance things wasn’t always perfect either allowing some momentum seeking validation couples kindly seek💰

A Table For Two? Some Notes On Conversations

6. Making It Work, It’s Possible

We’ve found ourselves selecting a unique path. We can choose to attempt rejuvenating friendly ties or keep that door firmly locked shut, but choosing the time over which to broach the subject is crucial – an ex can still be beneficially involved in life things going forward as long as all parties are on board.

At the end of the day,communicative honesty needs space provided for growth within new partnerships & persistence is key when it comes to admitting there may just come times we need help navigating those feelings encouraged/exacerbated/lingering from those once-upon-a-time stories❤️.

Happy Endings

With these considerations and cautions listed above, hopefully you now have more tools at hand ensuring old flames don’t snuff out potential long-term connections down-the-line 💕💍 if-ex’s come knocking remember one truth – people change their minds consistently… If two individuals hope reconciliation becomes possible after much time speaking by no means should our opinions interfere❗

Life’s too short… plus convenience reigns king nowadays anyway 😚

Dane Raynor

Hey there, I’m Dane Raynor, and I’m all about sharing fascinating knowledge, news, and hot topics. I’m passionate about learning and have a knack for simplifying complex ideas. Let’s explore together!