Let’s talk about ex, baby
Because your friends are (really) tired of hearing you go back and forth
It’s just so tempting: all of those happy memories, all that great sex. And your ex really knows you, you know? Plus, dating around feels like a colossal challenge and said ex seems truly, sincerely willing to try again. Look, we get it, we really do – which is why we consulted relationship therapists Leanna Stockard and Laura Heck to bring you a pretty definitive answer. Add up your points and let their expertise guide you to a decision.
Let’s talk about what led to your break-up. Would those issues still be a significant problem?
Well, we only had that One Big Thing we could never totally resolve...
3 POINTS
• Maybe, but I’m willing to do whatever it takes to fix them. That’s what love is!
6 POINTS
• Nah. We’ve grown a lot during our time apart.
13 POINTS
In the time since you’ve broken up, you’ve…
• Mastered the art of IG stalking my ex while belting T Swift’s All Too Well (10 Minute Version).
1 POINT
• Re-downloaded the apps just to feel something, anything.
5 POINTS
• Been spending time on me and socialising with friends and fam.
12 POINTS
What would your other loved ones think if you got back together?
• I’d probably get kicked out of some group chats, tbh.
0 POINTS
• ‘Here we go again…’
3 POINTS
• Are you kidding? My mum would start planning our wedding immediately.
8 POINTS
Do you both have the same long-term goals?
• Long-term as in next weekend, or?
1 POINT
• We haven’t talked about it, but we can cross that bridge when we get to it, right? Right???
3 POINTS
• Our goals and values have aligned since the start of our relationship.
10 POINTS
Your actual relationship…
• Was really great. Besides the time they cheated on me. With my best friend’s sister.
0 POINTS
• Could be described as ‘fiery’, with a side of ‘tumultuous’... in the best possible way, I swear.
1 POINT
• Just felt right. They were my go-to person.
14 POINTS
How did you handle conflict when you were together?
• If you don’t count the (ahem, several) public-screaming matches we got into, I��
