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. 
