Instead, the no-contact rule should be aboutyouand helping yourself move on from your ex.
It’s an integral tool ofself-empowerment.
It will suck
The vast majority of people use love as a drug.
They get “high” from an external sourceanother person’s presence and approval.
You will feel sad.
But by using the no-contact rule, you will also regain strength, self-esteem, confidence, and empowerment.
You also differentiate “wanting” a partner from “needing” one.
(Blocking your ex completely on social media may be necessary for making no contact really work.)
Share this journey with someone who “gets” it.
This might not necessarily be your best friend, mind you.
A strong teammate will fortify your flagging spirits when the struggle is real.
A bad teammate will add to your headaches and problems.
In such cases, your ex likely knows they have behaved badly.
If you do so, you’ll confirm that their decision was the right choice.
No contact changes the game.
You will develop important emotional skills
The loss of a relationship often results in more free time.
“No” is a short word that doesn’t get uttered often enough.
If your choice is between being liked or being respected, always choose the latter.
In a relationship, many people dive into a black hole headfirst.
They stop flirting and start fighting.
They abandon their old friendsand an essential part of themselves.
No contact gives you the time and energy to pursue your goals, big and small.
Plan a trip to Morocco.
Flirt with the cute guy in Muay Thai class.
You’ll soon realize that although your life without a partner is different,it’s just as sweet.
As you start smiling and laughing again, you radiate positive vibrations.
In no time, you’ll have a host ofnew suitorsbecause the world is abundant, after all.
They chase after attractiveness, money, or physique.
If you want lasting lovethe kind that gets better with timeyou have to think differently.
What are your values?
What are your must-haves?
Make those values nonnegotiable in your next relationship.
Euphoria often has you mired in fantasy.
The no-contact rule is a detox that brings you back to reality after your relationship ends.
You see your ex not for what you wish them to be but for who they are.
Long-term commitment is no joke, so you want a healthy and stable partner for the ride.
No one will save you from your demons.
It’s your job to figure out why you were born and how to make your life rich withmeaning.
This work is hard.
It’s often painful.
But it’s the place where life begins and starts getting really rich, rewarding, and fun.
You feel younger and wake up excited for the tasks that lie ahead.
