Its completely normal, and fairly common, for people to hook up with an ex lover because it feels physically familiar, according to therapist Matt Lundquist. At the same time, your interest in a hookup could also be coming from a place of grief and delay your healing.

How do you deal with hooking up with your ex?

How To Deal If Youre Having A Hard TimeLet yourself feel whatever youre feeling.But refrain from acting on those emotions.Stop looking up your ex and their new S.O. on social media.Figure out what excites you.Come up with your own “letting go” ritual.Consider seeing a therapist.15 Jan 2020

Is it a good idea to sleep with your ex?

Rather than expect sleeping with an ex to be emotionally turbulent and may let go of lingering feelings, hampering your ability to move on and prolonging heartbreak, the researchers found that sleeping with an ex didnt really stop the healing process from day to day.

Do all exes eventually come back?

Youre probably wondering, do exes come back? If they do, what percentage? However, the average percentage of partners go back into a relationship even after a breakup. 29% of people go back to their exes. Some people win their exes back while others get back into the relationship to break up again.

Why cant I stop thinking about my ex?

Its totally normal to be ex addicted, even after months have passed (it once took me two years to get off the “I cant stop thinking about my ex,” train). After a breakup, your ex becomes the default setting that you mentally and emotionally go to no matter what happens.