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Why No Contact and Boundaries Are Important With Your Ex
Cutting off contact and creating boundaries after a breakup is important for several reasons. Firstly, it allows you to focus on your own healing and well-being.
By cutting off contact, you create space to process your emotions and move forward without being constantly reminded of the past. It helps in establishing healthy boundaries and prevents you from getting stuck in a cycle of emotional attachment or longing for what was.
Creating boundaries also helps in gaining clarity and perspective. It allows you to step back and assess the damage caused by the relationship, both to yourself and to the dynamic between you and your ex-partner.
By creating distance, you can gain a clearer understanding of the impact the relationship had on you and make better decisions moving forward.
Most importantly, cutting off contact and creating boundaries is essential for personal growth. It gives you the opportunity to focus on yourself, your needs, and your own journey of self-discovery. It allows you to rebuild your life, explore new interests, and invest in your own well-being.
But setting boundaries with an ex can also be extremely challenging for several reasons. Firstly, there may still be lingering emotions and attachments that make it difficult to detach…