How to get over a person you still love?

I'm often asked about how to remove yourself from a toxic relationship with an ex if you still love them. The main issue is that when you broke up with someone in the past, you would essentially never see them again. Wow, how cool is that? You'd be like, "Hello, I want to separate," and they'd be like, "Of course!" Poof! They disappeared like a phantom. You might think, "Eh, I'm totally over it now," and if ever, you might have run into them once at the grocery store years later.

Unfortunately, now you're constantly reminded of your ex in the modern dating world. They seem to follow you around like a specter. Their friends post pictures from their expensive vacation after the breakup, and even their mom posts a few throwback photos. It's just plain crazy! You're rarely truly separated.

Don't worry because I have the answers to assist you with separating from your ex in the present educated world. Also, I'm here to hook you up and keep you from becoming a complete stalker.

Firstly, you must silence your ex's Instagram account. Yes, you did understand me! I didn't hop directly to hindering or erasing because I get it—it's extreme. First, silence them. This way, neither their Instagram stories nor their posts will appear in your feed. You won't have to see their pictures, and you won't be rude by not showing them at all. They won't even be aware that you've muted them. You'll feel so much better, believe me. This is a great first step toward separating from your ex because you are more aware of your stalking abilities than I am.

Next, quiet the entirety of their loved ones as well. Just press the mute button. I know it's hard to unfriend your ex's sweet mom on social media. On the off chance that you have shared companions you met through your ex, quiet them also. Because, hey, it's a small world, and running into them at the grocery store or somewhere else is always a possibility, you want them to disappear from your feed without being rude. Also, remember that breakups happen all the time if things get weird. I don't have the foggiest idea how new your separation is, or on the other hand assuming you separate each and every other week (which would be a whole different story), yet unfriending and re-friending individuals continually can get abnormal. In this way, quieting is a more secure bet.

Next up on the rundown is filing those photographs. For your continual peace, it's really smart to chronicle any photographs you have with your ex on your Instagram page. It's not just about others following your page when you return to the dating scene. They typically evaluate your readiness to mingle based on your Instagram game. They might also believe you aren't over your ex yet if they see a lot of pictures of them there. You're above all of that or at least that's the goal. So for the time being, just click that archive button. You can eventually delete them as well, but for the time being, let's be safe. Who can say for sure? You can always resurrect those gorgeous photos and leave us all wondering, "Are they back on?" if you guys get back together later.

I know you're probably wondering about good old-fashioned blocking. This is for messy breakups, cheating relationships, and relationships in which your ex-partner was a toxic and negative influence on your emotions. It's time to get strong and stop them in those situations. No reentry and no second chances. If you want to keep your sanity and make things better, you should block. They shouldn't be silenced or seen on your feed. They must be hindered, straightforward. You can, of course, block them in any circumstance, but particularly in toxic ones.

Let's not forget about Venmo. Now, some of you might be thinking, "What is Venmo?" and scratching your heads. This could appear to just be some bizarre suggestion until you wind up utilizing it to pay your partner for those delicious beverages they just got you at the nearby bar, and unexpectedly you spot an installment from your ex to some unknown individual for film tickets or something like that. Venmo is a very useful but sneaky little app that, contrary to popular belief, can cause more problems than you might think. However, don't worry; I'll help you through it.

First, be sure to unfriend your ex on Venmo. Say goodbye to all of the awkward encounters and dates you don't want to see. It's best, believe me. Erase him, unfollow him, and make a total separation.

In order to emotionally separate from your ex, we can't forget Spotify. Yes, that popular music streaming service. Here's how things are: You really want to unfollow your ex on Spotify. Why? Now, picture this: You're down, it's late at night, and you come across your ex's playlist of sad, heartbreaking songs. Is it true that you used to listen to those together? My friends, it's not a good feeling. Therefore, save yourself the agony and prevent him from viewing your emotional playlist as well. Unfollow him on Spotify, and keep the tears under control.

We never want to forget about shared locations. It's time to stop sharing. It could feel like the last nail in the casket, yet trust me, it's freeing. At the point when you quit sharing your location, you never again need to fixate on where your ex is. When you're no longer together, it can quickly get creepy. So, press the un share button right away. Besides, it's a two-way road. It's also strange for them if they continue to monitor you. Cut off those digital ties and act like a bigger person.

Moving on to the hardest part, which are those shared accounts. Dismiss your ex from your Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, and some other web-based services you share. They can pay for their own memberships, understand? You don't want to find out what they're watching and wonder why you didn't watch "Stranger Things" together. Maintain that separation. Simply change the password without making it abnormal. After all, you're the one paying for the subscription, so it's your call. Enjoy your binge-watching sessions guilt-free and enjoy your watch history staying in the comfort of your own home.

But there is a major issue that we must address, and that is web-based entertainment. It's time to stop following your ex on every social media platform. This includes Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Snapchat and more. It's tempting to go down negative rabbit holes when we're feeling down after a breakup. Even when we are aware that it is time to let go, we try to stay connected. In this way, take a full breath and hit that unfollow button. Give yourself a chance to start over and regain your sanity.

Now for the ultimate conclusion: the phone number of your ex and those previous text messages. Now is the ideal time to erase them.

Let go of that long thread of emotions and memories. If you have backups on your computer, also delete them along with any also on your phone. When you're feeling alone or drunk, you shouldn't be tempted to go back in time. It is time to continue forward. Trust me when I say that this step is not easy, but it is necessary.

Also, if you're one of those folks who still uses a phone book, leave that number out. We'll pretend that surely these days no one remembers phone numbers? LOL.

Don't worry if you find that following any of this advice is difficult for you. This is where your dependable team steps in. Enroll the assistance of your best friend, sibling, cousin, or anybody you trust. Give them your phone, give them your passwords, and let them get rid of your ex. Now and again, we really want that additional help, and it's alright. If that is not enough, you might even want to detox from digital media. Give someone you trust control of your passwords, take a break from social media, and concentrate on finding new hobbies and staying busy. It's a powerful approach to really boost that push ahead.

These were my ways to push yourself to separate from your ex completely. Follow these steps, don't ever feel too embarrassed to reach out for help from someone you can trust, and gradually what may seem difficult at first will become a normal way of life. A beautiful and more fulfilling life.