The Psychology of your 20s 112. Your ex moved on - now what?
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Aug 1, 2023 Breakups can be tough, especially when you see your ex with someone new. The hosts tackle the emotional rollercoaster of heartache, focusing on feelings of rejection and self-worth. They discuss psychological ideas like rosy retrospection and the importance of healing before jumping into new relationships. With humor and personal anecdotes, they offer strategies to cope and navigate through jealousy. Finally, they share actionable steps to achieve closure and embrace personal growth, encouraging listeners to find mental freedom in moving on.
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Why Seeing Your Ex Move On Hurts
- Seeing an ex move on intensifies breakup pain and triggers emotional distress, even if you initiated the split.
- This forces you to confront the finality of the relationship and find closure.
Sunk Cost Fallacy in Breakups
- The "sunk cost fallacy" makes us dwell on invested time and energy in past relationships, especially when an ex moves on.
- This awareness of potential "wasted" resources intensifies the pain.
Impact on Self-Esteem
- Seeing an ex move on can diminish self-esteem and trigger feelings of replaceability.
- It makes you question your self-worth and the value of the past connection.