from Q&A section
Question: How can you tell if your partner is truly over their past relationship or if they are hiding their feelings to spare your feelings?
Answer:
- they show genuine enthusiasm about being with you (not just verbally, but also non-verbally)
- they communicate with you a lot and openly, they often initiate communication and share their life with you
- their non-verbal behavior makes you feel secure (see first point)
- they rarely mention their ex, and when they do, it’s with a neutral attitude (a negative attitude can also be acceptable if the ex was toxic, but it can also be a red flag if they talk negatively about most of their previous relationships. See also: Red Flags in Relationships)
- they are emotionally open and available.
The most important thing is to listen to your healthy gut feeling (which is a different thing than fears and self-doubt that might be coming from your childhood – more about it in How To Make Better Decisions?)
Read on:
Is It OK To Stay In Touch With an Ex?
When Hope is a “Negative” Emotion
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