How to Let Go When You Know It’s Over | Be Your Own Brand of Sexy

Human beings are built for connection, and our brains need consistent bonding and nurturing. Studies have shown that babies and children don’t thrive without contact and touch. But even after we’ve grown up, we don’t outgrow our need for attachment and the feelings of security and union we experience in a long-term romance. But it’s critical to know when it’s time to let go and move on, despite the pain.

It’s no wonder that you feel terrible when you’ve broken up with a partner. You’ve probably had trouble sleeping, and you might have lost interest in anything else that would typically excite and motivate you. Breaking up even disrupts your body’s circadian rhythms. Breakups aren’t just emotionally painful; they put your body on a physiological roller coaster ride. That’s why it’s crucial to be very careful, and make a good decision when it comes to choosing a romantic partner.

As we’ve probably all experienced and witnessed, it can be hard to stay away from your ex when you’re going through a breakup, even if you know the relationship is over. You may start to doubt that the problems are really as serious as you know they are. After all, you two broke up for a reason. Sure, you miss him and want the comfort of the relationship back, so, understandably, you may try to minimize the problems you can’t ignore…