How do you deal with an ex who bad mouths you?

The best way to respond to bad-mouthing is to behave in ways that make you feel good about yourself….Don’t expect them to ever change their behavior, and do develop strategies for deflecting their drama.

1. Don’t defend yourself.
2. Use disarming statements.
3. Don’t match your ex’s intensity.

Should you respond to an ex who cheated?

Don’t respond. It’s the single best thing you will do for yourself. Because an ex who has cheated on you will never text you with good intentions. In most cases, they are just bored or curious about what you are up to.

Is it okay to be friends with your ex who cheated on you?

Generally speaking you should never stay friend with an ex. Now let’s suppose that like me, you share kids with your cheating ex. If you do, you do not need to stay friends anyway and there is no such a thing as amicable neither.

How do I get her back after cheating?

We tell you how you can win her trust back:

1. Own up to it. No more excuses.
2. Give her space. There’s a 100 per cent chance that she’s going to scream, yell and cry.
3. Do something constructive. You probably told her you’re going to change and that you will never cheat again.
4. Lay low.
5. Start slow.

How do you deal with a cheating ex?

Here are some important tips and tricks that will help you get over your cheating ex.

1. Try to Get Some Sense of Closure.
2. Avoid Blaming Yourself for the Breakup.
3. Cut Off Contact With Your Ex.
4. Turn to Your Friends and Family for Support.
5. Figure Out How to Trust People Again.

Why does my ex want to be friends psychology?

Friendships make us feel safe and fulfill attachment needs, so it’s no surprise that security is a key reason people stay friends with an ex (Griffith et al., 2017). Building a friendship with an ex for security motives is tied to positive outcomes in that friendship (e.g., feeling good and safe in the friendship).