How to Move On When You Still Miss Your Ex (4 Hard Truths That Will FINALLY Set You Free)

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<p>What truth about the relationship have you been ignoring?</p> <p>What makes that truth hard for you to accept?</p> <p>Today, Jay opens up about one of the hardest things we go through, trying to get over someone we once loved. He reminds us that healing isn&rsquo;t about pretending we&rsquo;re okay or trying to move on too quickly. It&rsquo;s about realizing that what we often miss isn&rsquo;t the person themselves, but how we felt when we were with them: seen, loved, and alive. Jay gently walks us through why breakups hurt so deeply, how our minds are built for connection, and why finding closure really starts with reconnecting to ourselves.</p> <p>Jay also shares how to stop replaying the past and start finding your rhythm again. He reminds us that healing isn&rsquo;t about erasing the love, it&rsquo;s about learning from it. You don&rsquo;t need to have it all figured out today, you just need to take one small step back toward yourself. Because the real journey after a breakup isn&rsquo;t about getting over someone else, it&rsquo;s about remembering who you were before them, and discovering who you&rsquo;re becoming next.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Stop Romanticizing the Past</p> <p>How to Let Go When You Still Miss Them</p> <p>How to Rebuild Your Life After a Breakup</p> <p>How to Move On Without Losing Yourself</p> <p>How to Remember You Were Enough All Along</p> <p>You are not broken for still feeling; you are human for still caring. One day, the memories that hurt will simply remind you of how far you&rsquo;ve come. Keep showing up for yourself, because the love you&rsquo;re searching for begins with you.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong><em>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe </em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! </em></strong><a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast"><strong><em>https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</em></strong></a><strong><em> &nbsp;</em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:53 The Heartbreak After the Breakup</p> <p>01:24 What to Do When You Can't Get Over Your Ex</p> <p>05:07 Why Do Breakups Hurt So Bad?</p> <p>07:52 The Stories You Replay Are Keeping You Stuck</p> <p>08:39 Myth #1: Time Doesn&rsquo;t Heal Everything</p> <p>10:16 Myth #2: Why Closure Isn&rsquo;t the Answer</p> <p>13:12 Myth #3: Moving On Doesn&rsquo;t Mean You Didn&rsquo;t Care</p> <p>15:12 Myth #4: Why Getting Back Together Won&rsquo;t Fix It</p> <p>17:26 Step #1: The First Step to Real Healing</p> <p>19:12 Step #2: It&rsquo;s Okay Not to Be Okay!</p> <p>20:05 Step #3: Rebuild the Rituals That Ground You</p> <p>21:14 Step #4: Ask Better Questions to Help You Grow</p> <p>22:37 Step #5: Turn Your Pain Into Purpose</p> <p>24:02 What to Do When You Fall Back</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>