NEVER FORGET HOW THEY GAVE YOU DISTANCE.

When we feel tempted to reach out to an ex, it’s important to remember why they walked away. It’s easy to forget the pain and loneliness we felt when they gave us distance instead of love. But we must never forget that we deserve someone who will be there for us when we need them the most. As the saying goes, “distance makes the heart grow fonder,” but it can also make it grow weary. Long-distance relationships can be challenging, but they can also be rewarding if both parties are willing to put in the effort.

It’s natural to feel lonely and isolated after a breakup, but it’s important to acknowledge those feelings without judgment. As PsychAlive notes, “I feel lonely right now, but I am not going to give in to my despair.” Instead of texting an ex out of loneliness, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope with those feelings. This could include reaching out to friends and family, practicing self-care, or engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment.

As Baggage Reclaim notes, it’s important to recognize that we don’t own our exes or their time. Once a relationship is over, we have no right to make emotional demands on them. It’s important to focus on our own healing and growth, rather than seeking validation from an ex.

When we find someone who truly loves us, distance becomes a minor obstacle. As Nicholas Sparks wrote in “The Notebook,” “For me, love like that has only happened once, and that’s why every minute we spent together has been seared in my memory. I’ll never forget a single moment of it.” As one romantic quote says, “I would have come for you. And if I couldn’t walk, I’d crawl to you, and no matter how broken we were, we’d fight our way out together-knives drawn.” So let us never settle for someone who gives us distance when we need love. Let us hold out for someone who will fight for us, no matter the distance.