How to stop the crave

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My ex and I have been broken up since last October. We didn't speak for months and then came to speaking terms in March. Then we started seeing each other again up until I moved cities two weeks ago.

 

Although he was not affectionate, nor was he gently understanding, I'm constantly craving his affection even now. For when he was acting affectionate on the odd days it was incredible and even thinking of it brings tears to my eyes. I crave it and I crave his touch. But I know going back to him, it's not all the rainbows and butterflies that my heart tries to convince me it is.

I just want to stop wanting him. Because everything I'm craving about him is fictional. How do i stop?

[Ms Darcy]

You don't stop it. You recognize it's a natural feeling to want affection. You might redirect your desire to thinking about an imaginary future guy who will actually be affectionate. You might find other ways to keep yourself busy. You might masturbate. Depends on you.