How long is too long to move on from an ex?

[Anonymous]

Moving on in this case doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready to start dating again, just basically that you’re over your ex and is not still hung up on them (so no more contacting them to get their attention, stalking their social media, etc) or even looking to reconcile.

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29 d

Thank you so much everyone for sharing your opinions! It seems that every person has their own timeline on how long they’d consider to be too long, makes a lot of sense as people grief and process things differently. Hope you all are able to find peace and move on to greater things!!

[Paris13]

Back in 2022, I Broke it Off with My Then Partner But Vented for a Very long Time to Him and Now------We have Come to An Agreement to LOve each other But Not go as Far As We Did Before. We are LDR so That Makes a Differremce. If I was You, If This is Not your Case, Move on as Soon as You Feel You Need To. xxoo

[Asker]

I’m glad you manage to get things to work out individually eventually Paris!

[Paris13]

We Are Back Together so it seems and From the Vibes I Get from Him----A Bit like Before But Maybe Less Gushy. lolxxoo

[Asker]

Oh yay congrats! Good luck to the both of you xx

[Paris13]

We just had a Huge Fight. lol!!! No Easter for Him. xxoo

[Paris13]

Thanks, Gag. xxoo

[IslaTheWitch]

depends on the person, the relationship, the breakout. There is no date set in stone... everyone is different

[OfMiceandMen]

I think it depends on the person and how long they were in the relationship. Some people take it harder than others and need more time to heal. Nothing wrong with that.

[lightbulb27]

As long as takes to digure out what happened, what you want to do to change yourself and prelare for next, and when you feel emotionally good about yourself again.

[Lionheart69]

It took me a long time 26 years to get over my wife cheating on me and us getting a divorce. In fact, I have only recently met another woman that I have Fallen in love with. I have bought us a house for us to live together. A few difficulties at first due to language difficulties, before we moved in together, we only saw each other Three times a week due to her work and her family. but we are getting it working.

[Asker]

Wow, I’m glad you managed to move on and was given a second chance at love. I wish you two the best of luck and endless happiness!!

[Mikeysoda]

The process has no time limit or restraint. However long it takes depends on the person and that is always alright.

[JayBones2469]

It takes twice as long as you were together. The only thing that can cut that time down is a better person

[Asker]

Yeah I’ve heard that it takes a minimum of half the time as the two of you were together but at the same time I’ve also seen people who move on within a month or so

[BadApple69]

I don’t waste time… if it’s done it done… 10 minutes is too long. Just moved on now.

[noohair]

It all depends on information that you did not provide.

[Asker]

I’m just wondering if it’s normal/common for an ex to still be hung up on you 3+ years later when you’re already happily in a new relationship with someone new (and the ex is fully aware of that but they’re still chasing after you). The relationship ended amicably, we’re on good terms still but no contact (to respect my new relationship). I’d understand if he hasn’t moved on still after 1-2yrs max bcs we were together for almost 6 years but it’s almost been 4 years now…

[dudeinohio]

I've been over exes in a manner of minutes... or a year and a half in the case of my ex wife.

It all depends on the relationship and its aspects.

[sheikalana]

I feel like you should give yourself at least six months after a break up.

[DrPepper12]

When you're ready and opportunity knocks. No more complex than that!

[OtterMan68]

a month or two at the most. Dwelling on it is not good for your mental health

[abc3643]

There is no "too long".

[Asker]

You’re not wrong. But I’m just wondering if it’s normal/common for an ex to still be hung up on you 3+ years later when you’re already happily in a new relationship with someone new (and the ex is fully aware of that but they’re still chasing after you)

[abc3643]

No.
Google "Great Expectations".

[TommyMountainFigure]

How long is a piece of string?

[Asker]

Good analogy

[TommyMountainFigure]

Thank you.

[BCRanger10]

I think after three to four months.

[exitseven]

If it is a year you need help

[Nikki1989]

A few weeks, tops.

[Lokiion]

2 days max

[Asker]

Wow that’s quick lol

[strateguy632]

1st.