Still Haunted by a Past Relationship? These Journaling Prompts Will Help You Let Go
Do you feel you have a suitcase full of emotions regarding a past relationship and that no matter how you try to lose the luggage, it finds its way home? Do you want to get over the relationship? Do you want to stop thinking about it and rehearsing the circumstances that continue to hurt? Here are some initial questions you can use for your journal.
Do you want to get over the relationship?
Reflect on why you want to move on. Is it because the relationship was unhealthy or did grow apart? Understanding your reasons can help you find closure.
Express what was the worst part of the relationship.
Think about the moments that caused you the most pain. Was it a lack of communication, trust issues, or something else? Writing these down can help you process your feelings.
What was good about the relationship?
Remember the positive aspects. What did you learn from the relationship? How did it help you grow as a person? Acknowledging the good can help you appreciate the experience.
What hurts the most?
Identify the specific aspects that are causing you the most pain. Is it the loss of companionship, the broken dreams, or something else? Understanding your pain points can help you address them.
What did the relationship highlight about your weaknesses?
Reflect on how the relationship exposed your vulnerabilities. Did it show you areas where you need to grow or improve? This can be a valuable learning experience.
What do you need that you did not get?
Think about the unmet needs in the relationship. Was it emotional support, respect, or something else? Identifying these can help you understand what to look for in future relationships.
Verbalize what is lost by the end of this relationship.
Consider the dreams and plans that ended with the relationship. What future did you envision together? Acknowledging these losses can help you grieve and move forward.