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The Many Paths Of Re-Attraction Progress

The Many Paths Of Re-Attraction Progress

Spawning Self-Awareness

Spawning Self-Awareness

A few tips for developing self-awareness. The better you become at the skill, the likelier your ex will perceive you as more attractive.

How Being Vulnerable Finally Freed Me From My Ex

How Being Vulnerable Finally Freed Me From My Ex

Consider being more vulnerable with your ex yourself. Maybe it changes everything. Fuck around and find out.

The Law Of Fuck Yes Or No

The Law Of Fuck Yes Or No

Think about this: why ever mend a relationship with someone who is unable, unwilling, or unenthusiastic to help you mend it as well?

6 Myths About Emotions (And What To Believe Instead)

6 Myths About Emotions (And What To Believe Instead)

Here are 6 of the most common myths about emotions and the science-backed truths you should believe instead.

The Inferiority Gap

The Inferiority Gap

The science and solutions behind arguably the largest and most common problem people who want their ex back face.

How To Get Your Ex Back And Actually Keep Them

How To Get Your Ex Back And Actually Keep Them

It's not about acting attractive that gets your ex back; it's about actually becoming attractive that gets them back.

Why Your Ex Isn’t Texting Back And How To Proceed

Why Your Ex Isn’t Texting Back And How To Proceed

The Trauma That Ruined Your Relationship (And How To Heal It)

The Trauma That Ruined Your Relationship (And How To Heal It)

Before and after their breakup, trauma is a recurring theme for many of my readers. Here's how it works and how to finally heal from it.

How To Risk Rejection And Admit Uncomfortable Truths

How To Risk Rejection And Admit Uncomfortable Truths

A guide on how to tell your ex you still love them and want them back, and stop pretending you're okay with how things are between you now.

Re-Attraction Placebos

Re-Attraction Placebos

Most "re-attraction science" techniques are logical placebos for creating emotional realities; ways for people to cope with emotional issues.

Plus Minus Next Journaling

Plus Minus Next Journaling

In my opinion, a better alternative to traditional journaling. Read this guide to learn how to leverage it to speed up your breakup recovery.

8 Ways To Overcome Anger After A Breakup

8 Ways To Overcome Anger After A Breakup

It’s normal to feel angry after a breakup. It's a key stage to recovery. Here are 8 ways to deal with your anger after a breakup effectively.

7 Solutions For When You Can’t Sleep After A Breakup

7 Solutions For When You Can’t Sleep After A Breakup

Discover 7 powerful solutions for when you can't sleep after a breakup straight from a retired biohacker and sleep and productivity nerd.

How To Love Yourself After A Breakup (7 Realistic Activities)

How To Love Yourself After A Breakup (7 Realistic Activities)

Learn about self-love and discover 7 practical activities to love yourself better after your breakup so you can speed up your recovery.

The Social Media Detox

The Social Media Detox

Learn how a social media detox can improve your well-being, increase your confidence, and help you heal from your breakup.

12 Signs You Had A Toxic Relationship With Your Ex

12 Signs You Had A Toxic Relationship With Your Ex

Were you in a toxic relationship or are your biases tricking you? Get your answer here, with the 12 warning signs of a toxic relationship.

Should I Text My Ex? (15 Reasons Against & Possible Exceptions)

Should I Text My Ex? (15 Reasons Against & Possible Exceptions)

Texting your ex is rarely a good idea. It may work for a few people but fail for the vast majority. Here are 10 reasons why it sucks.

The Psychology Of No Contact: What Happens When You Cut Off Your Ex

The Psychology Of No Contact: What Happens When You Cut Off Your Ex

The Do’s And Don’ts Of Being Friends With An Ex

The Do’s And Don’ts Of Being Friends With An Ex

Few relationship questions are as polarizing as if you can be friends with an ex after a breakup. Here's my best attempt at answering.

5 Tenets Of A Negative Breakup Recovery

5 Tenets Of A Negative Breakup Recovery

The post that changed my life.

Change Your Mind About Getting Your Ex Back

Change Your Mind About Getting Your Ex Back

For those of you who are stressing about getting your ex back, a few simple words of wisdom to shift your perspective.

Don’t Chase Happiness After A Breakup (Do This Instead)

Don’t Chase Happiness After A Breakup (Do This Instead)

A Practical Guide To Modern Dating After A Breakup

A Practical Guide To Modern Dating After A Breakup

A complete guide to dating after a breakup — whether you want to date casually or find true and lasting love.

Did You Actually Have A Healthy Relationship With Your Ex?

Did You Actually Have A Healthy Relationship With Your Ex?

Is your rekindled relationship healthy or not? Get your answer here, with this eye-opening guide to cultivating healthy relationships.

How To Show Your Ex You Have Changed While In No Contact

How To Show Your Ex You Have Changed While In No Contact

A Definitive Guide To Going No Contact With A Fearful-Avoidant Ex

A Definitive Guide To Going No Contact With A Fearful-Avoidant Ex

Going no contact with a fearful-avoidant is tricky. But this guide will simplify everything so you can mend your relationship faster.

Covert Contracts: Subtle Saboteurs Of Re-Attraction

Covert Contracts: Subtle Saboteurs Of Re-Attraction

I’ve noticed lots of people making unconscious covert contracts with their exes, and it’s a big problem that I want to shed light on.

How To Stop Obsessing Over Your Ex: 12 Solutions For Success

How To Stop Obsessing Over Your Ex: 12 Solutions For Success

How To Forgive Your Ex When You Can’t Forget Them

How To Forgive Your Ex When You Can’t Forget Them

You probably won’t forget the wrongs committed against you anytime soon. But what you can do is forgive your ex. Here’s how.

How To Deal With Jealousy After A Breakup

How To Deal With Jealousy After A Breakup

Jealousy is something most people who want their ex back feel. And it's a pretty valid feeling to have. Learn 8 ways to overcome it.

How “Fake It Until You Make It” Can Backfire

How “Fake It Until You Make It” Can Backfire

Learn how the popular advice of "fake it until you make it" can backfire when you're trying to get your ex back.

“Be Yourself” Is Terrible Ex-Back Advice

“Be Yourself” Is Terrible Ex-Back Advice

Be yourself is terrible advice for most. What you should do instead is work toward becoming the best, most attractive person you can be.

5 Reasons Your Ex Is Hot And Cold And How To Deal With It

5 Reasons Your Ex Is Hot And Cold And How To Deal With It

Learn why your ex is being hot and cold, whether it's a good sign or not, and how to deal with it so they become more affectionate.

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What Your Ex Is Really Thinking During No Contact

My Ex Blocked Me On Everything (Why And How To Handle It)

My Ex Blocked Me On Everything (Why And How To Handle It)

Just realised, "my ex blocked me on everything"? Unsure what to do? How to get unblocked? Is it even worth trying? Let's investigate.

The Compatibility Dilemma

The Compatibility Dilemma

If you want a lasting and functioning relationship with your ex, you must be somewhat compatible. Here's a one-stop shop guide on the matter.

7 Strange And Unexpected Benefits Of Sadness

7 Strange And Unexpected Benefits Of Sadness

In a world constantly promoting positivity and happiness, it's refreshing to have the benefits of sadness come into the spotlight.

Fuck Indifference (Re-Attract Your Ex With This Instead)

Fuck Indifference (Re-Attract Your Ex With This Instead)

The idea that you need to be indifferent toward your ex to get them back is not only impossible but even toxic. Here's what to do instead.

On Taking Responsibility For Your Breakup

On Taking Responsibility For Your Breakup

Most people never take responsibility for their breakup, and so they suffer perpetually. Learn how to take it, and break the cycle.

Ex Wants To Take Things Slow: What It Means & What To Do

Ex Wants To Take Things Slow: What It Means & What To Do

Deserving Is Not The Point

Deserving Is Not The Point

You don’t necessarily deserve anything after your breakup, good or bad. Instead, here’s a simpler view on the topic to adopt.

Does My Ex Miss Me? (Hint: Yes, But It’s Not Like It Matters)

Does My Ex Miss Me? (Hint: Yes, But It’s Not Like It Matters)

If you're wondering "does my ex miss me?" the answer is yes. But does them missing you make it any easier to get them back? Not really.

Sit The Fuck Down And Be Grateful

Sit The Fuck Down And Be Grateful

Breakups suck, but there are many worse things that could happen to you. So be grateful a breakup is the only thing on your plate.

How Often Do Exes Get Back Together (Exact Survey Results)

How Often Do Exes Get Back Together (Exact Survey Results)

Know When To Stop

Know When To Stop

If you’re not seeing any progress in re-attracting your ex in 1-3 months after the breakup, stop trying to get them back.

Why Do Breakups Hurt (Even When You Wanted It)

Why Do Breakups Hurt (Even When You Wanted It)

Discover the surprising science of why breakups hurt (even when you wanted it), how long yours will hurt, and what hurts the most about it.

How To Deal With Negative Emotional Triggers After A Breakup

How To Deal With Negative Emotional Triggers After A Breakup

5 Stages Of A Rebound Relationship (And 3 Truth Bombs)

5 Stages Of A Rebound Relationship (And 3 Truth Bombs)

Learn all about the 5 stages of a rebound relationship, rebound psychology, and the 3 ways everyone misunderstands them.

Attachment Theory Explained (From A Breakup Perspective)

Attachment Theory Explained (From A Breakup Perspective)

Attachment theory is not only a good explanation for why your relationship failed, it’s the solution for many of your relational struggles.

My Ex Is Ignoring Me And It Hurts (Why And How To Deal With It)

My Ex Is Ignoring Me And It Hurts (Why And How To Deal With It)

Getting your ex to stop ignoring you has more to do with letting them go and surrendering to pain than trying to change their behavior.

The Art Of Polarization: A Guide On Raising Your Ex’s Attraction

The Art Of Polarization: A Guide On Raising Your Ex’s Attraction

Polarization is a concept from pickup and dating literature you can use to get your ex back in a more natural, stress-free, and mature way.

The Guide To Setting Healthy Boundaries With Your Ex

The Guide To Setting Healthy Boundaries With Your Ex

Getting your ex back and keeping them gets so much easier if you just learn how to set and keep proper and healthy personal boundaries.

The Staggering Bullshit Of The Ex-Back Gurus

The Staggering Bullshit Of The Ex-Back Gurus

Discover 12 signs indicating you're getting ex-back advice from a guru: a modern-day shoddy product peddler and con artist.

How To Stop Caring About What Your Ex Thinks

How To Stop Caring About What Your Ex Thinks

12 Biases That Make You Overestimate Your Ex’s Attractiveness

12 Biases That Make You Overestimate Your Ex’s Attractiveness

Here are 12 biases that make you overestimate your ex’s attractiveness and propel you to rekindle things when you perhaps shouldn't.

Decomplicating Ex-Back Advice

Decomplicating Ex-Back Advice

Learn how getting an ex back is often purposefully drenched in artificial complexity and 7 powerful ways to decomplicate the whole thing.

18 Biggest Ex-Back Lessons I’ve Learned in Five Years

18 Biggest Ex-Back Lessons I’ve Learned in Five Years

Here are 18 of the biggest lessons I've learned from helping people (and myself one time) get their ex back for over five years now.

How Long Does It Take An Ex To Come Back (The Exact Answer)

How Long Does It Take An Ex To Come Back (The Exact Answer)

My Ex Unblocked Me On Instagram (Why And How To Respond)

My Ex Unblocked Me On Instagram (Why And How To Respond)

The Guide To Healthy Post-Breakup Habits That Stick

The Guide To Healthy Post-Breakup Habits That Stick

Learn what habits are, the science of habit formation, as well as how to build healthy post-breakup habits and actually stick with them.

Ex-Addiction: How To Spot Trauma Bonds And Break Them

Ex-Addiction: How To Spot Trauma Bonds And Break Them

Phantom Ex Syndrome: Where It Comes From And How To Beat It

Phantom Ex Syndrome: Where It Comes From And How To Beat It

The Phantom Ex Syndrome is a nasty delusion many people yearning for their ex fall for. Here's how it works and how to overcome it.

How To Never Get Over A Breakup

How To Never Get Over A Breakup

Learn how to never get over a breakup and become a perpetually heartbroken and miserable person. It's easy if you put your mind to it!

30 Absolute Best Books To Read After A Breakup

30 Absolute Best Books To Read After A Breakup

Discover 25 brilliant books to read after a breakup that will speed up your recovery and help you become a better person.

10 Tips For Making Better Post-Breakup Decisions

10 Tips For Making Better Post-Breakup Decisions

Making good post-breakup decisions is a skill you can practice and develop. Here are ten tips for making better ones.

A Realist’s Guide To Finding A Life Purpose After A Breakup

A Realist’s Guide To Finding A Life Purpose After A Breakup

A life purpose is one of the bigger determinants of a person's attractiveness, resilience, and happiness. Here's my way of finding it.

Could No Contact Push Your Ex Away?

Could No Contact Push Your Ex Away?

A No Bullshit Guide To Self-Care After A Breakup

A No Bullshit Guide To Self-Care After A Breakup

Practicing self-care after a breakup isn't rocket science. And it all starts with investing in five core life areas. Here's a guide on them.

7 Reasons Being Friends With Your Ex To Get Them Back Is A Mistake

7 Reasons Being Friends With Your Ex To Get Them Back Is A Mistake

The Phantom Ex And The Soulmate

The Phantom Ex And The Soulmate

Learn about the Phantom Ex and Soulmate Syndromes and how to overcome them so you don't remain forever heartbroken and disappointed in love.

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Your Ex Isn’t Coming Back Until You Stop Wanting Them To

How To Deal With With Regret After A Breakup

How To Deal With With Regret After A Breakup

Learn seven supremely practical ways of coping with regret post-breakup so you can emerge as a more resilient and happier person despite it.

The Self-Improvement Paradox: When Progress Feels Painful

The Self-Improvement Paradox: When Progress Feels Painful

When Your Ex Tells You “Maybe In The Future”

When Your Ex Tells You “Maybe In The Future”

What If You Liked The Struggle?

What If You Liked The Struggle?

The Uncomfortable Reality

The Uncomfortable Reality

Re-attraction — that is, the process of rekindling a romantic relationship — is not easy or quick, nor is it what you think it is.

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12 Simple Habits That Accelerate Re-Attraction

Top 16 Signs Your Ex Is Pretending To Be Over You

Top 16 Signs Your Ex Is Pretending To Be Over You

Here are 16 signs your ex is pretending to be over you, even though they secretly want you back and how to respond appropriately.

The Dark Side Of Breakup Recovery

The Dark Side Of Breakup Recovery

Don't overwhelm yourself with breakup recovery and know that the whole point of it is to come to a place where you no longer need it.

3 Surprising Reasons You Can’t Get Over Your Ex

3 Surprising Reasons You Can’t Get Over Your Ex

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Why No Contact Feels Like Hell (And Why That’s Actually Good)

I Dream About My Ex Every Night (Why And How To Stop)

I Dream About My Ex Every Night (Why And How To Stop)

Learn why you dream about your ex every night, what does it mean, and how to stop dreaming about them so you can function normally again.

Understanding And Managing Neediness

Understanding And Managing Neediness

Learn to understand neediness and manage it better (even overcome it) so it doesn't sabotage your attempts at getting back with your ex.

How To Overcome Anxiety When Re-Attracting An Ex

How To Overcome Anxiety When Re-Attracting An Ex

Learn what anxiety is, where it comes from, how it screws you over, and how to overcome it so you can be more confident and less fearful.

8 Stages Of A Breakup And How To Navigate Them

8 Stages Of A Breakup And How To Navigate Them

Going through a breakup sucks. But thankfully, understanding its stages and how to navigate them makes the journey easier. So here they are.

5 Harsh Truths No One Tells You About Getting An Ex Back

5 Harsh Truths No One Tells You About Getting An Ex Back

Here are five simple yet harsh truths about getting an ex back that no one tells you about. For the most part, because they don't sell.

Performance Vs. Authentic Growth

Performance Vs. Authentic Growth

The prime difference between those who get back with their ex for good versus those who struggle and fail.

6 Signs Your Ex Is Testing You And How To Handle It

6 Signs Your Ex Is Testing You And How To Handle It

Learn what tests are, how they look, the signs your ex is testing you, whether those signs are real or not, how to deal with tests, and more.

The Real Reason Why Your Ex Is Cold And How To Warm Them Up

The Real Reason Why Your Ex Is Cold And How To Warm Them Up

6 Ways To Develop Character And Become More Attractive

6 Ways To Develop Character And Become More Attractive

Character development is crucial for becoming more attractive and getting back with your ex sooner. Here's how you can leverage it.

Why Ex-Back “Chances” Quizzes Are A Complete Scam

Why Ex-Back “Chances” Quizzes Are A Complete Scam

Escalation In Re-Attraction: Touching, Kissing, And Sex Itself

Escalation In Re-Attraction: Touching, Kissing, And Sex Itself

8 Types of Breakups (And How To Navigate Each One)

8 Types of Breakups (And How To Navigate Each One)

Angry breakup, cheating breakup, sudden breakup, and more. Discover 8 most common types of breakups and learn to navigate each one.

Finding Hope After Heartbreak

Finding Hope After Heartbreak

Before one can heal from a breakup, they need to decide that that's something worth doing — they need to overcome their crisis of hope.

8 Massive Signs Your Ex Just Wants To Sleep With You

8 Massive Signs Your Ex Just Wants To Sleep With You

Learn 8 signs your ex just wants to sleep with you, why they want it, and how to navigate the conundrum so you eventually get them back.

A Complete Guide On How To Be Happy After A Breakup

A Complete Guide On How To Be Happy After A Breakup

An honest and pragmatic exploration of the nature of happiness and how to acquire it after a breakup, even when all you feel is pain.

Should I Contact My Ex Who Dumped Me? (Spoiler: Hell No!)

Should I Contact My Ex Who Dumped Me? (Spoiler: Hell No!)

should I contact my ex who dumped me? In short, no. You probably shouldn't reach out. And here's why and what to do instead.

My Ex Left Me For Someone Else (Proven Tips; Painful Truths)

My Ex Left Me For Someone Else (Proven Tips; Painful Truths)

Has your ex left you for someone else? Here are 10 tips on how to deal with it and 4 painful truths about the whole thing.

Why Is My Ex Checking Up On Me? (10 Simple Explanations)

Why Is My Ex Checking Up On Me? (10 Simple Explanations)

If your ex is checking up on you, they're likely doing it for one of these reasons. Here's how to deal with them and mend your relationship.

Sometimes No Move Is The Best Move

Sometimes No Move Is The Best Move

Sometimes doing nothing is more powerful than absolutely anything you could possibly say or do in a re-attraction related situation.

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Your Ex Is Already Dating Someone New – Now What?

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Is Your Ex Just Too Stubborn To Come Back?

40 Glaring Signs Your Ex Will Eventually Come Back

40 Glaring Signs Your Ex Will Eventually Come Back

Learn whether or not exes even come back, 30 signs your ex will come back, why focusing on these signs is unhealthy, and what to do instead.

4 Irrational Beliefs About No Contact (And What To Believe Instead)

4 Irrational Beliefs About No Contact (And What To Believe Instead)

Do You Need Therapy After A Breakup And How Does It Work?

Do You Need Therapy After A Breakup And How Does It Work?

5 Signs Your Ex Is Not Worth Getting Back Together With

5 Signs Your Ex Is Not Worth Getting Back Together With

15 Common Ex-Back Mistakes To Steer Clear Of

15 Common Ex-Back Mistakes To Steer Clear Of

Here are the 15 ex-back mistakes people make repeatedly. Avoid them at all cost, for they just might cost you your relationship.

How To Deal With Uncertainty After A Breakup

How To Deal With Uncertainty After A Breakup

Learn how to deal with uncertainty effectively and grow into a more resilient and less shitty person despite your breakup.

A Provocative Perspective On Why You Can’t Let Your Ex Go

A Provocative Perspective On Why You Can’t Let Your Ex Go

Perhaps the reason you can't let go of your ex is because you're scared and selfish — the same way I was years ago.

5 Breakup Fallacies That Subtly Screw You Over

5 Breakup Fallacies That Subtly Screw You Over

Discover 5 fallacies that kill relationships and learn how to manage them to boost your chances of cultivating lasting love with someone.

How To Overcome Breakup Inspired Limiting Beliefs

How To Overcome Breakup Inspired Limiting Beliefs

A breakup makes us form many limiting beliefs about ourselves that hold us back from recovery and growth. Here's how to overcome them.

Don’t Fear The Rebound Relationship

Don’t Fear The Rebound Relationship

A rebound relationship is not always a bad thing. Sometimes, it's a great thing — in the short and long term, no matter how it unravels.

Ex-Back Advice Is Just Self-Improvement In Disguise

Ex-Back Advice Is Just Self-Improvement In Disguise

Ex-back advice is self-improvement in disguise — get your mind and life in order, and the rest will probably take care of itself.

7 Ways To Stop Feeling Lonely After A Breakup

7 Ways To Stop Feeling Lonely After A Breakup

Discover 7 proven principles on how to stop feeling lonely after a breakup so you can bounce back and feel like yourself again faster.

Don’t Follow The 30-Day No Contact Rule (You Might Regret It)

Don’t Follow The 30-Day No Contact Rule (You Might Regret It)

Learn why the 30-day no contact rule doesn't actually work and what you should be doing instead to get your ex back.

Your Ex Is Not Special (No One Is)

Your Ex Is Not Special (No One Is)

Your ex is not special. The faster you get that drilled into your mind, the easier it will be to let them go, rebuild your life, and move on.

Fuck The Signs Your Ex Is In A Rebound Relationship

Fuck The Signs Your Ex Is In A Rebound Relationship

Learn why the signs your ex is in a rebound relationship may not mean anything and what you should do instead of focusing on them.

My Perspective On Post-Breakup Emotional Mastery

My Perspective On Post-Breakup Emotional Mastery

They Just Don’t Fucking Like You

They Just Don’t Fucking Like You

Your ex isn't gaming or testing you. They don't want you to suffer. They don't have GIGS. They're not confused. They just don't like you.