From unrequited crushes to situationships to exes, we’ve all obsessed over someone at one point or another.
But while the reality of obsession is somewhat universal, that doesn’t make it funor easy to stop.
Here’s how to do that in 11 steps, according to relationship experts.
Our task, then, is to look for those areas where we doubt ourselves, he says.
“What is the area where we believe we are unlovable?
he suggests asking yourself.
But our friends, however, aren’t clouded by that obsession.
We need our friends to remind us of this,” he says.
Make it easier on yourself and just pull the plug.
Unfollow them, unfriend them, delete your text conversations, and of course, follow theno-contact rule.
Write out your feelings
Journaling is an incredible tool forreflection and learning fromwhat you’re going through.
The question, then, iswhydo we do it?
Why do we obsess over people?
All that to say, obsession is real, but so is recovering from it.
FAQ:
How do I stop obsessively thinking about someone?
Focus on yourself and your interests, lean on friends, and work with a professional.
