Romantic relationship: why should you cut off contact with your ex?

Breaking up is an emotionally charged process that requires making decisions to preserve your mental health. In some cases, completely distancing yourself from your ex can truly help you move on, especially after a painful or dysfunctional relationship.

What does it mean to completely cut off contact?

Completely cutting ties with your ex means ending all forms of communication, direct or indirect. The goal is to protect your personal space and promote emotional recovery without unnecessary distractions and conflict.

This disconnection involves blocking your ex on social media or your phone, but also avoiding places he or she might frequent. By disconnecting completely, you avoid painful discussions and attempts at reconciliation, which helps you focus on rebuilding yourself.

What are the advantages of this cut?

Cutting off communication completely can help clarify your feelings by avoiding the oscillation between hope and disillusionment. It is an effective way to grieve the loss of the relationship in a direct and honest way.

This emotional distance also helps break the bonds of dependency present in toxic or unstable relationships, which helps rebuild your self-esteem and personal independence. It also offers the opportunity to value yourself and reconnect with your personal passions and activities.

How to properly implement the cut?

To implement this strategy effectively, it is necessary to show determination by adopting certain concrete measures: delete or block telephone contacts and profiles on social networks, avoid places frequented by the ex, and ask your loved ones not to share information about him.

By sticking strictly to this framework, you maximize your chances of personal healing and exploring new social relationships, setting the stage for healthier future encounters.

Learn more: “Romantic Breakup: Healing Attachment Wounds Using the CDE Method: Breakups, Separation, Heartbreak, Divorce” by Marie Russo.