On the other hand, if your ex is trying to hide it from you, it doesnt necessarily mean its serious. If you had acted out during the breakup, your ex might be trying to keep this new relationship secret from you in order to avoid any drama. My ex is in a relationship but I think it might be serious ex Trust your gut. This is a subreddit for people who've been through a breakup. Everything your new partner does for you is not real and they might end up leaving you like your ex. We could even go as far as wanting them back or feeling anger and disgust when we see them. It might be heartbreaking for you to see her with someone else right after breaking up with you. Was it great? Child Care Aware of America is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under the internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) and the organizations Federal Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3060756. Of course, if this was the case with you and your ex, it doesnt mean you cant change how she feels. There is a popular saying that women date who they love and marry who is ready. Its advisable not to let the fact your ex moved on quickly get to you. I think it was a conversation that needed to be had, but I feel I went about it the wrong way. Jonathan Bennett, relationship and dating expert at Double Trust Dating, Dr. Josh Klapow, PhD, clinical psychologist, Rosalind Sedacca, certified relationship coach, Tammer Malaty, MS, LPC, licensed professional counselor, Kara Lissy, LCSW, psychotherapist at A Good Place Therapy and Consulting, Alexis Nicole White, author and relationship expert, Dr. Nikki Martinez, psychologist and author of The Reality of Relationships, Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC, licensed marriage and family therapist, Darcie Brown, LMFT, licensed marriage and family therapist, April Masini, relationship expert and author, Anita Chlipala, relationship coach and therapist, Brooke Bergman, relationship and dating coach, This article was originally published on Aug. 24, 2016, By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our, It's Hot When People Call You By Your Last Name, An Official Guide To Emily Ratajkowskis Best Runway Looks Ever, The 'Sex And The City' Cab Light Theory, Revisited, How This New Yorker Went On 28 Dates In 28 Days, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter. This type of ex wants to move to someone else right after the breakup. But when the smoke clears and they realize that you might actually be gone for good, they can return to you in a heartbeat. My ex doesnt text me first what should I do? Depending on how messy your relationship and breakup were, you are to cut contact with your ex for a period of at least 3 weeks. Alternatively, he could also laugh at her (in a joking way) when they are talking in person and say something along the lines of, Oh, nowhat am I going to do? Reasons your ex is dating someone else right after breakup: 3. If the breakup was amicable, and they seemed OK at the end of it, it might feel like talking so soon after ending the relationship is too much. Sometimes odd emotions like happiness and relief might slip in there too. Ended 3.5 year 3 months ago and now I feel pretty great overall. Whatever the case might be between you and your ex, the important thing is that you dont sit back and allow your feelings of jealousy to cause you to give up on her, or to behave in ways that will turn her off (e.g. That scenario might be played out in a Hollywood romantic movie, but in real life, a woman will usually just get annoyed at her ex for being needy, desperate and demanding. She invited me back to her place and we fooled around a little bit. Youll want someone who is inspired by your passions and loves you even at your worst. ex