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5 ways to forgive your ex — and move on

By Margot Carmichael Lester

5 ways to forgive your ex — and move on

We’ve all had our hearts hurt (maybe even broken). But carrying around that old hurt doesn’t help in our quest to find a new love. In fact, it can keep us from that very thing. So why not just forgive yourself (and your ex) already? It’s a solid step forward in our journey to love.
“Blaming someone else for your pain is a downward-spiraling cycle,” says Susanne Alexander, author of Can We Dance? Learning the Steps for a Fulfilling Relationship. “What ends relationships is usually a complex mix of actions, reactions, and miscommunications on both sides. Holding onto bitterness robs you of joy in your daily life and the opportunity of recognizing what new doors are opening as old ones close.” Here's how.