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how to get over my ex who goes to the same school?

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Last Updated: 01/17/2022 at 3:10pm
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Anonymous
June 15th, 2020 2:21am
There are many different ways you can take to get over your ex at school but in general, the best way is to let yourself dive into some self-care routines. Let yourself forget about worries about your ex and take some time to focus on some old hobbies that you can revisit or pick up a new hobby or two! As for what to do when your ex is at school, when my ex went to the same school as me I made sure that I was always around my friends so that I could keep my mind off my ex. But if you feel like emotions are going to get the best of you, don't be afraid to tell your friends how you are feeling. If he is in the same class as you and you are feeling the emotions pile high, take the time to excuse yourself to go to the bathroom and let yourself feel the emotions. Or if you can't do that, I used to think of a corny yet mildly funny joke to keep my mind a little at peace. Remember that even if you and your ex are not together, you have so much waiting for you! I am sending you my best wishes and hugs (:
enigmaticButterfly8052
January 17th, 2022 3:10pm
That can be difficult. I have an ex who goes to my school and seeing them walking around the school with the new one is really hard but you just have to put your head up and know that he or she wasn't worth you. They don't deserve your thoughts and you shouldn't be suffering because of them. They are the ones that lost out on an amazing person. All this worry and shame that you are feeling is not worth it. Worrying and stressing about them just makes them feel like they are getting away with what they did to you and it makes them feel better. You are an amazing person and it is their fault not yours. Stop worrying about what you can't change and keep your head high.
LadyMeow
January 25th, 2018 8:52am
It’s really hard dealing with a break-up when you constantly running into your ex. Keep your head up high, focus on other things you can do with your time. Also try to treat your ex as any ordinary person. This will probably be very awkward, it may hurt a lot, and that is ok. This is how life feels at times and you will come out a better person on the other end.
DaniListening
July 8th, 2019 12:24pm
I've also had to attend school with my ex. In fact, we had all the same classmates, colleagues, and friends. It's really challenging! I think it helps to build social networks that are truly your own and aren't shared with your ex. Consider looking for ways to get involved with people outside of school. In addition, if you see or are reminded of your ex at school, try to immediately start distracting yourself with positive self-affirmations and other happy thoughts; don't dwell on your ex if you can help it! If you have a healthy enough relationship with your ex, you might even ask them to help you in intentionally taking different classes, walking different paths, sitting in different areas, etc. so you don't have to bump into each other.
Anonymous
September 8th, 2020 6:02pm
It would be helpful if you tried to not run away from facing her, you will have to be strong but it once you cross the hesitation, it won't be hard. Ofter we get scared of ever seeing the person again and we don't know how to react or fear that we will freeze up, but once that level is exceeded, life can become less stressful with a lot less pressure in the future. It will help you move on quicker than just ignoring or fearing her presence in your school, I recommend some space but not full ignoring her.