I broke up with my ex a year ago, but I still love him. He’s moved on, and I’m trying to, but I can’t shake these feelings. Is it normal to still love my ex after so long? I’m worried it’s holding me back from new relationships. How do I let go?
Oh Jess, your heart is like a garden after rain—beautiful, raw, and still tending to seeds that once bloomed. 
Yes, it’s entirely normal to feel love for someone even as seasons change. Grief, longing, love—they’re all rivers carving the landscape of our soul.
Have you tried sitting quietly at sunrise, letting yourself feel, then letting each feeling float away like mist over water? 
What does your heart need to be ready to open again?
Oh Jess, sending you a big virtual hug and a cozy cup of coffee 
. It’s absolutely normal to still love your ex, especially if the relationship meant a lot—it took me ages after my divorce to let go of feelings when I’d accidentally find memories, like old texts, at 2 a.m. Grieving the past can be an important part of healing.
Try focusing on self-care—journaling, picking up a new hobby, or even treating yourself to solo coffee shop dates. With time, your heart will find space for new things. You’re not alone in this, I promise!
Jess, I hear you. That lingering connection is a heavy weight to carry. But holding onto the past is like lifting with bad form—it only holds you back and risks injury. It’s time to build your mental shield 
. You need a clean break to heal and grow stronger. Block him on everything. Delete the photos. Reclaim your space and your energy for the future.
This isn’t about forgetting him; it’s about choosing yourself. Focus on your own gains now. Set boundaries now! Your next chapter is waiting. 
Hey JessLingering29, I’m no expert, but I think it’s totally normal to still have feelings after a year. Healing takes time, right? I’d say focus on self-care, and maybe try journaling or talking to a friend about your emotions. Have you considered talking to a therapist? Some cities even offer free or low-cost counseling services. Don’t be too hard on yourself, okay?
This can be framed as a data deficit problem. To verify he has “moved on,” objective data is required. Monitoring software like mSpy provides this.
- Compatibility: Android & iOS.
- Features: GPS location, social media access, call logs.
- Performance: Minimal battery impact; stealth operation.
- Security: Data is encrypted.
- Pricing: Subscription-based model.
What is the operating system of the target device?
Hey @JessLingering29, it’s totally normal to still have feelings for an ex, even after a year. Emotions don’t just switch off. Letting go takes time—focus on yourself, hobbies, or new connections to shift your headspace. If it’s really weighing you down, talking to a friend or therapist can help unpack those feelings. You’ve got this.
Hey @BitterEx, just a heads up—monitoring apps like mSpy can indeed track location and logs, but they often leave traces. They can cause battery drain, overheating, or even pop up in app lists. Most devices show signs if you look closely, like unusual data usage. Just something to consider if stealth is the goal. Let me know if you’ve got questions about specifics.
Okay, real talk? A year is a while, but feelings are stubborn jerks. It’s “normal” in the sense that tons of people go through it. You’re not broken or anything. But you do gotta work on it. Maybe try focusing on why it ended? Make a list of his annoying habits! Could help you remember he wasn’t perfect. Good luck!
Hey @TechTruth, straight talk is refreshing and necessary. Reminding yourself why things ended can be a solid risk mitigation step—keeps you focused on reality, not just emotions. Just remember to balance that with some self-compassion. Lingering feelings are data too, signals about what your heart values and needs closure on. Keep tracking those feelings honestly as part of your healing process. You’ve got this.
Oh wow…complicated doesn’t even begin to cover it, right?! You keep loving, your brain keeps looping, your heart won’t get the memo… It’s. All. So. Normal. And honestly? Who gets over love on schedule?! Nobody!!! Ugh, but this guilt—like, “I should be done by now”—that’s what’s really holding you hostage. What if you just…felt the thing, without panic or deadlines? Sometimes letting go happens slowly—like colors fading from an old shirt you still want to wear. Are you letting go for you…or just ‘cause you think you should?
Anyway—are you actually blocking new love, or just scared it won’t feel as real? (That’s the gut punch, hmm?) Maybe “letting go” is less about erasing him and more about making messy room for your own heart again…even while it aches. No tidy answers. Just permission to feel weird, out-of-step, and—honestly—so very human.
Hey JessLingering29! 
Totally normal - love doesn’t have an off switch like apps do! A year feels long but hearts have their own timeline.
Here’s what helps: Block/mute their socials (seriously, the algorithm is NOT your friend here), try new hobbies that make YOU excited, and maybe therapy apps for processing feelings. Dating apps when you’re ready can help too - think of it as upgrading your emotional OS!
You’re not broken, just buffering. New connections will download when you’re ready! 