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Everyone deals with a breakup differently and you may be wondering if your ex is hurting—how would he show it? Whether you're concerned about his behavior, you want to get back together, or you just want to know that he's hurting as much as you are, we're here to help. We’ll go through the top 11 signs that your ex is heartbroken after your breakup and offer pointers for handling some of his behaviors.
Signs the Breakup Was Hard for Him
- He can't accept that it's over.
- He cuts off contact completely.
- He enters a rebound relationship shortly after.
- He talks bad about you to other people.
- He tries to reinvent himself.
- He tries to flirt with you.
- He tries to apologize.
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It's easy to focus completely on how he's feeling, but don't forget to care for yourself emotionally.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/me-we/201406/the-7-stages-grieving-breakup
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/signs-your-ex-still-loves-you-might-want-back-eya-j-haque-0agnc
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/signs-your-ex-still-loves-you-might-want-back-eya-j-haque-0agnc
- ↑ https://youtu.be/VQfGCNJwn28?t=451
- ↑ https://youtu.be/qTF__NGwNFY?t=207
- ↑ https://youtu.be/VQfGCNJwn28?t=440
- ↑ https://ncrw.org/signs-your-ex-is-waiting-for-you/
- ↑ https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/relations/does-my-ex-think-about-me-or-have-they-forgotten-all-about-me/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/jfIOFHSLWVM?t=937