It's just so tempting. All those happy memories. All that great sex. And your ex really knows you, you know? Plus, dating around again can feel like a colossal challenge, and said ex seems sincerely willing to try again....Look, we get it. We truly do. Which is why we consulted relationship therapists Leanna Stockard and Laura Heck to bring you a pretty definitive answer. Add up your points and let this expertise guide you to making a decision.
Let's talk about what led to your split. Would those issues remain a major problem?
• Well, we had only One Big Thing that we could never resolve.
3 POINTS
• Maybe, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to fix them.
6 POINTS .
• Nah. We've grown a lot during our time apart.
13 POINTS
In the time since your breakup, you've...
• Mastered the art of IG stalking my ex while belting T-Swift's "All Too Well (10-Minute Version)."
1 POINT
• Re-downloaded the apps just to feel something.
POINTS 5
• Been working on me and spending time with my people!
12 POINTS
What would your other loved ones think if you got back together?
This story is from the July - August 2023 edition of Cosmopolitan US.
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