Why do I wake up thinking about my ex?

You just miss the fellow. Given enough time, and levels of distractions, your mind will ease off his/her name eventually. This was the case with me, and I never figured I'd stop thinking of my ex.

It is because you spent some time with that person and you had moments together. Time heals wounds. You can also find yourself a hobby and focus on that maybe it would help.

I believe there's a theory that our brains tend to get stuck on 'unfinished business', which is why we routinely get songs stuck in our head, and the suggested solution is to listen to them to 'complete' the process. But of course, people and relationships are not songs, so we can't go back and complete them, so the 'what if' scenario is always going to come back to you. There's also a school of thought that dreams are what help us with memory processing (people who've slept can help recall memories better than those who haven't), so sleeping is going to help you remember and process events in your lives. Additionally, every morning, after having slept and forgotten about reality, reality comes flooding back to you, including all those memories. It's like when you wake up the morning, think everything's OK for a bit, and then suddenly remember that exam you have coming up. But there is no exam, just that small reminder of that thing in your life that's a reason for you to feel that little bit not-OK. And as a species we're obsessed with finding that happiness, so we will always focus on the not-OK things as a reason to motivate ourselves to make things better. I mean, it's not a fun way of going about that, but it's a way.

It is most likely due to the fact that you've grown an attachment to them and it feels like you won't be able to get that attached again to another person.

You wake up thinking about your ex because of the positive impact he has had in your life. Each positive interaction while the relationship was intact enforced more caring and positive feelings regarding this person, making them an important part of your life. When they are gone you realize they became an important source of happiness throughout the time you spent together. Fortunately this effect can be achieved with any person you befreind or fall in love with.

I would personally wake up thinking about my ex because I missed all of his good characteristics. I know that an ex is an ex for a reason, but still. I didn't like the fact that someone is going to possibly experience a better side of him. And actually work out. I felt like I lost.

Maybe you still have feelings for them or an unresolved issue. Sometimes we regret our decision and that regret takes over our minds and it's all we can think about. They are an ex for a reason remind yourself of this reason . If you still feel the same maybe reach out to them

It may be because of past experiences. For example when a relationship of mine ended I kept thinking of him when I woke up because he would always leave me good morning messages. Think if there was every something you two did or he did for you in the mornings, even if you texted each other goodnight.

Because you haven't let go yet. This can take some time, and that's how it is. It's hard, but it will go away.

Because, for a large amount of your life, they were there. They took up a lot of your thinking and feeling and now, you're just adjusting to the change. It's normal, and it's by no means obsessive. Don't worry.

Getting over an ex is tough. They had a large role in your life and it's hard when that role is empty. For a long time, you are going to miss them, random seconds of everyday. But eventually there will something else, someone else to think about.

Because this person has a deep impact on you or your life. Either you are hurt and in a lot of pain by them or they were once a big part of your life and now are no longer.

I wake up thinking about my ex because every waking morning reminds me that one day we would see each other and hoping that our lives would collide even just for a brief moment. I just want to see that he's now okay and he lives his life now to the fullest.

Your ex was a part of your life for some time and you can't change that. You are probably used to talking and hearing from he/she often and now you cut off you comunication with him/her so it is hard for you. You will probably get used to it. Try thinking abput positive things that used to make you happy even before you were in relationship.

It is completely natural to think about your ex from time to time. We all have our own processes on how to deal with relationships and it might take you longer to completely release the person from your mind and life. Especially if they were a big part of your life either in a positive or a negative way.

This happens because our brains are wired to continue habits. When you were together, you likely woke up wanting to think about them and your brain got used to doing that. Your neurons don't know that you've broken up, so they keep on firing the "think about your ex" processes. This will fade as your brain realizes that you don't want to do this anymore, but it can take some time, just like breaking any other kind of habit. Helpful tip: Set a reminder along with your alarm so that your phone will tell you something else to think about that you can get caught up in.

We often think if life could have been better with our ex or whether we have made a mistake. What we must realise is that they are an ex for a reason.

You must be not fully recovered from the breakup just yet. Perhaps you never got closure from the situation?

Because your ex was a big part of your life. I'm sure you spent so much time with him/her. Let yourself heal.

Your mind and heart is still not at peace with your past and present relationship. Be gentle with yourself, and give yourself the time you need to internally resolve the issue.

It could be something left over from the relationship. If you shared a bed with them, they were most likely the first thing you thought about, the first person you had to deal with, etc. Or you could have been having a dream that they were in.

Because regardless of how it ended good or bad at one point in your life they played a significant role in it. It might be your subconscious seeking out what you desire at the moment which is closeness to another individual and because your ex was the most prominent figure, your mind automatically associates it to him or her. But it's perfectly normal.

If you love(d) somebody, it's totally normal for them to hang around in your head and heart for a while, even after you stop being in a relationship. It's okay and perfectly normal to keep thinking about somebody after your relationship with them ends, but it's not okay if it starts taking over your life.

perhaps because you are not over him, if its either you or him cheated, you may thing what you could have done to make things different.

Depending on how long ago you broke up, you may be thinking about them because you still have feelings for them, or a situation that involved both of you is stuck in your head

It is normal and not shameful at all. There is nothing bad, thinking about someone you shared good, intimate moments with. Even though you are now over it, it still remains a strong memory.

Because maybe you are still not over her/him and she's/he's the first thing that pops into your head in the morning when you wake up.

It's sometimes said that the thing that you wake up thinking about, and falling asleep thinking about, are either the things that cause you the most happiness, or the most pain.

perhaps because you haven’t allowed yourself ample time to heal. you really should give time to think about yourself.

the reason could be because you miss that person or the experience that you had together. or maybe you are worried about them?