Tempted By My Ex

It started with a thought; a memory you didn’t plan to revisit or a scent, a voice note, a text, a song, or just an online post that pulled you in. Before you knew it, your heart was already convincing your head that maybe… just maybe… it wasn’t that bad. 

That maybe they’re better now. That maybe you were too harsh. That maybe you can handle it this time. But deep down, if you’re being honest, you know how the story goes.

There’s something oddly comforting about the familiar, even when it’s harmful. You convince yourself that the toxic person or place you left might’ve drained you, but they were yours and sometimes, the pain you know feels easier than the unknown of starting over. 

But just because something is familiar doesn’t mean it’s good. And missing someone doesn’t mean they deserve a front-row seat in your life again. 

You’re not weak for wanting to go back, you’re human, but whatever you are feeling should be tested before you commit again. Emotional bonds even the unhealthy ones don’t break with logic. You might remember the good times, the inside jokes and the soft moments. 

But memory has a sneaky way of editing out the nights you cried, the anxiety, the walking on eggshells, the confusion. However, if you’ve completely grown out of that toxic relationship you had, you’ll visualize the whole picture, not just the cropped version your heart keeps replaying.

So, please snap out! Don’t mistake emotional hunger for love. 

You deserve peace, not just passion. You deserve consistency, not chaos. Before you reopen a door that nearly destroyed you, ask yourself if you are walking back to true love or survival. 

I know sometimes others return because they want closure. Other times too it’s because they still haven’t healed. Or maybe they think they don’t deserve better. But the truth is, you do, and healing from that past requires you to choose yourself even when the other option is easier. So, before you walk back, replay the tears, not just the kisses.

People don’t always change just because time has passed. An environment that once drained your spirit won’t suddenly feed your soul without a major transformation. If they haven’t done the inner work and you haven’t either, you’ll only walk back into a cycle that feels like home but never truly gives you rest.

It’s okay to miss them. It’s okay to remember. But don’t mistake nostalgia for compatibility. You’re allowed to move on without a war. You’re allowed to protect your peace without guilt. And you’re allowed to outgrow what once felt right.

If this episode touched something in you, you’re not alone. Many people have returned to things they should have walked away from for good. But each step away, even the shaky ones counts. So take a step away from that pain.

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