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5 Signs You Are Dating Someone Who Is Not Over Their Ex
Lessons from living in an illusion, painted by his false promises.
I wondered often if he was really over his break-up.
He kept assuring me that he was.
Only to tell me a few months later that he “wasn’t ready”.
It was then that I realized that I was living in an illusion, painted by his false promises. I was led on by his empty words and I felt like an idiot for it.
It was confusing to find myself in an unfulfilling relationship with a seemingly great partner who just couldn’t progress things between us. While we cannot control someone else’s action and if they choose to ignore their own issues, we can certainly make sure we’re not on the receiving end of it.
Relationships should feel like it’s flowing in its natural and uninterrupted course.
When you’re with someone who has someone else in their heart, though, it won’t. And instead may turn out somewhat like this:
#1. They Rush In The Beginning
They rush because they want to feel like they’re over their ex.
