Far from helping to turn the page, seeing your ex’s posts revives memories and maintains emotional attachment . Each update acts as a booster shot, preventing the brain from gradually detaching itself . It’s a bit like trying to quit sugar while having a box of chocolates in front of you: the temptation is omnipresent and makes the break more complicated .
A dangerous illusion: believing that you can manage
Many people think they can stay in virtual contact with their ex without suffering. “I just check it out from time to time, it’s no big deal,” they tell themselves. But in reality, every interaction, every photo seen, every story watched rekindles buried emotions . A simple “like” on his post can trigger a spiral of questions: Why did he post that? For whom? Is he happy without me?
The problem is that these thoughts are not constructive. They don’t help you get better, but they trap you in a vicious cycle where the attention remains focused on a past relationship .
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