Sometimes you still have feelings for an ex-boyfriend even though you know it’ll never work out. When that’s the case, you never feel ready to step out and discover new opportunities for romance. We surveyed women and found 8 ways to forget about an ex even if you still love him.
1. When you find yourself thinking about your ex, shut off your thought process
“When I’m thinking about something that won’t get better because I’m thinking about it, I just try to stop thinking.” To make this method work and reap its psychological benefits, stop thinking about him so much. Try singing or humming in your mind whenever you find yourself thinking distracting thoughts.