Cutting off contact and the role of the ego

In this chapter, they discuss the concept of cutting off contact with an ex after a breakup to weaken old neural pathways. They also explore how the ego plays a role in wanting to get a person back as a way to validate one's self-worth. They mention the desire to confirm that the ex is unhappy and using revenge fantasies as a coping mechanism.

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