2. We tend to compare ourselves to your ex
Doing the research I’ve previously mentioned also comes with its downsides, especially if we come across an old photo with your ex, and we usually do. And most of the time, that can contribute to a lot of negative thoughts and comparisons that can result in a lack of self-confidence.
According to McDermott, by comparing yourself to others, we tend to lose sight of who we are. She also encourages women to acknowledge their worth. After all, the woman he dates is no longer in his life, and he’s now interested in you, so comparing should be off the table.
