Move On From a Past Relationship

Whether it’s a friend or romantic partner, letting go of a difficult relationship can be tough. Identifying and ending a toxic relationship is a huge step that requires time for our minds and our hearts to process.

At some point though, it’s time to move on and focus on the future instead of dwelling on the past. If you find yourself in this situation, here are a few tips that may help you move on for good.

Stay Away from Social Media

Even though you and your friend or significant other may no longer see each other or directly communicate, chances are you’re still connected on social media. It can be tempting to scroll through their feed and keep tabs on what they’re up to, but doing so will not result in anything positive.

Seeing someone you cared about with new friends or partners may bring about feelings of jealousy and a need to compare their life with yours. You can’t begin to move forward if you’re constantly peeking in on the past, so the best bet is not to do it at all.

Remove Physical Reminders

Much like you don’t want to see photos of your ex on social media, you do not want to look at them in your home either. Once the relationship ends, do your best to remove evidence of it that you might see. This can include photos, gifts, cards, and other items the two of your exchanged.

Your instinct might be to get rid of them for good, but that’s probably not the best idea in the long run. Instead, move them into a memory box or another place that’s out of your daily sight but you can access later if needed. Once a little time has passed, you can reassess what you want to keep.

Focus on You

The period after a relationship ends is a great time to reconnect to some of the things you love to do. Whether it’s volunteering, working out, or another hobby–focusing on yourself will help fight off the urge to see what your ex is up to.

Getting out in the world is a great way to meet new people and provide a sense of purpose when you no longer have someone significant in your life to focus on!