You’ve recently been through a terrible breakup and your ex has started dating. This freaks you out and shoves you into a state of panic and worry. The following question constantly runs through your mind, will my ex come back after dating someone else?
Yes, your ex will come back after dating someone else if that relationship doesn’t work out, they get rejected or they start missing you too much.
With most things in life, there isn’t a guarantee that your ex will 100% come back after dating someone else but your chances increase if the cause of the breakup was not a complete deal-breaker and you didn’t act desperate or crazy when they left.
Unfortunately, it’s not easy for most of us to remain composed and collected after losing someone we love.
Breakups are not simple or easy to deal with, by any means.
It can knock you down and keep you there for as long as you are unable to lift yourself back up.
When we experience this sudden change in our life, it can influence the way we think, feel and behave.
I’ve seen many people act out of character when they get dumped.
Heck, if I’m being honest, it made me behave in a weak and desperate way at one point in my life.
As much as I used to be embarrassed by this fact, I’ve come to realize that it’s okay.
Being volatile and vulnerable after a breakup is nothing to be ashamed of. This is especially true if you were dumped.
Give yourself a pass if you made the mistake of chasing after your ex or acting like your world fell apart.
But, it’s not the end of the world and you can bounce back from this.
With that being said, let’s talk about the instance when your ex will come back after dating someone else as well as situations when they won’t come back.
Let’s also discuss the sort of behavior that will chase your ex away forever and the behavior that will re-attract them.
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Instances when your ex will come back
As mentioned above, your ex will come back after dating someone new under the following circumstances:
- If their new relationship fails.
- If they get rejected.
- If they start to miss you too much.
- If they walked away from you impulsively.
- If they are still in love with you and the reason for splitting was not a deal-breaker.
As long as neither of you cheated, manipulated, betrayed, lied or abused each other, there’s a strong likelihood that your ex will come back.
Most of the time, people jump into a new relationship after a breakup to soothe their aching heart.
Even if they find their new partner attractive, it doesn’t change the fact that they may still have feelings for you.
Nor does it erase the bond and memories you made with each other.
Rebound and new relationships can be amazing and intoxicating at first but as soon as the novelty wears off, your ex will be forced to face the feelings associated with a breakup.
Sadness, nostalgia, separation anxiety, longing, desire, confusion and uncertainty will eventually creep up on your ex.
When it does, it may influence their decision to end their rebound relationship or if they were dumped, to come back to you.
Instances when your ex will not come back
If your relationship fell apart because one or both of you did something unforgivable, there’s a strong chance your ex will not come back even if their new relationship fails.
Deal breakers are hard to work through. When trust is broken, there is very little that can be done to rebuild it.
Some couples are able to pick up the pieces but very rarely does this happen.
Another reason why your ex may not come back after dating someone new is that they are happy in their new relationship or they have fallen in love.
In that case, they are not thinking about you as much and they’re definitely not thinking about getting back together.
I should also emphasize that a lot of people tend to stick in relationships long after their feelings fade.
By the time they actually end the relationship, they’ve already accepted the end of it and are no longer in love.
Irrespective of what happens in your ex’s love life, they may just be completely over you.
I know that this is difficult to take in but we can’t run away from reality.
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Behavior that will chase your ex away
Your fear of loss and pain from loneliness might influence you to chase after your ex but it’s a huge mistake that will ruin your chances of winning them back forever.
I’ve been on both sides of the situation.
I’ve chased after an ex and I’ve also walked away from an ex without a word.
Without a doubt, I can attest to the fact that chasing an ex is detrimental to the attraction.
Not only will your ex be turned off by you but this behavior will leave you feeling disgusted and humiliated down the road.
Never chase an ex. It will make you look weak, needy and desperate.
Secondly, agreeing to be friends.
This is one of the worst things you could possibly do. It’s the most effective way of helping your ex be as comfortable as possible while they try to move on.
And on top of that, you’ll have to watch your ex move on and start dating other people while treating you like a second class citizen.
Trust me, this will torture you.
Lastly, begging and pleading for another chance. Don’t degrade yourself like this.
Your ex already feels like you’re not the one for them at this point.
Begging or pleading will only validate their decision because someone who has immense self-respect and high value will not beg someone to stay in their life.
Behavior that will re attract your ex
What you need to focus on is showing your ex that you’re strong, confident and self-assured because there are the traits that are considered universally attractive.
The greatest show of strength and self respect is to walk away from those who are not willing to make an effort to be in your life.
This is when the no contact rule comes into the picture.
Ending all communication with your ex will speed up the time it takes for them to start experiencing the feelings associated with a breakup.
Not knowing where you are, what you’re doing, how you’re coping or if you’re moving on will make your ex feel confused, uncertain and curious.
When the sadness and loneliness hits, that’s when they will start questioning their decision.
The silence will be overwhelming and nostalgia will be blinding.
By then, your ex will be primed and ready to reach out and come back to you. But, you have to be willing to walk away and not contact him or her.
By using the no contact rule, you immediately eliminate the possibility of chasing after your ex or turning them off by acting desperate, weak, clingy, crazy or needy.
Additionally, use your new found freedom and time to work on yourself.
Self-improvement and self-love can be the building blocks that lifts you out of the dump.
It makes you feel better about yourself and if your ex does come back, they will be astounded by the amazing transformation you’ve made.
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In conclusion
If you’re going through a hard time, just keep going and you’ll get through it. I can assure you of this.
Be patient with yourself. It’s not an easy process to move on after a breakup or win an ex back.
Allow time and fate to work it’s magic.
If a relationship with your ex is meant to be, they will find their way back to you. If not, you’ll eventually find the next best love story of your life.
With that being said, I hope you found solace and valuable insight from this article on will my ex come back after dating someone else. If you have any questions or thoughts, go ahead and share them in the comment section below and I’ll be sure to reply.