The Naked TruthWhy you still think about your ex all the time, from having a special connection to wanting a ‘backup option’

There are many reasons you may be unable to let go of an ex, from sharing the same circle of friends to thinking that they are ‘the one’

If you’re thinking about getting back together, make sure it’s for the right reasons and not because you feel lonely, an expert says

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When you break up with someone, sometimes it is difficult to stop thinking about them or talking to them. An expert explains why this may be. Photo: Shutterstock

Published: 2:00am, 12 Jul 2020Updated: 2:00am, 12 Jul 2020

Some people are obsessed with their ex to the point where they struggle to get them out of their head – and, as a result, are unable to let go and move on.

This obsession can be caused by a number of factors. Some may crave companionship in general, and others may miss a particular someone – the challenge lies in distinguishing which is which. The truth is, there are people out there that don’t like being alone after they have had someone around to share their life with, and they desperately want to fill that void.

You may have realised you made a mistake, and that you would have done better if given a second chance. The “what if” factor keeps swirling in your head and you beat yourself up, knowing what you now know and how you could have handled things differently.

Or maybe, in the absence of the right person or anyone else you’re remotely interested in, your ex seems like the best option.

A reason your ex holds you spellbound could be because you had a special connection with them. Photo: Shutterstock

You might also be struggling to let go of the past, possibly because you’ve idealised what the relationship was and what it could have been.