Is it possible to never move on from an ex?

So yes, its entirely possible to never get over someone if you dont begin to take time out to have therapy and understand what youre doing and how youre feeling, Mutanda says. Spending time alone and dating yourself is so important after a relationship. You need time to be you again, she says.

Why is it so hard for me to move on from my ex?

1. Youre lonely. Put simply, one of the main reasons youre not letting go of a past relationship is because youre lonely right now, said Erika Ettin, a relationship coach and founder of A Little Nudge. Rather than pining over someone who wasnt right for you, focus on yourself, she said.

How long does it take to move on from your ex?

Studies suggest that people start to feel better around three months post-breakup. One study found it takes three months and 11 days before the average American feels ready to date again after a major breakup.