But here’s the catch. Only you have the power to do this. If you give yourself permission here and now to let go of your ex and move on from this breakup, you will do it. And six months from now, just imagine where you’ll be.

Photo Credit: © iStock/Rebecca Ellis Reasons why you might not want to let go.
If the idea of letting go of your ex excites you, congratulations! You’re extraordinarily brave and bold and ready to move on. However, if the idea completely terrifies you, you’re not alone. Walking away from a significant other, even after a breakup, may be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do.

The following is a list of reasons why you might be resisting the need to let go. Once we pinpoint the reason, we can figure out how to let go and move on for good.

You still love him.
Plain and simple, you’re still in love with your ex. Take heart, my friend. You’re not the first—and you definitely won’t be the last—to harbor feelings for an ex. Your breakup persona is the Hopeless Romantic. The good news is that you’ll definitely find love again. A word of caution, though—Hopeless Romantics have a tendency to hold on to relationships long after they’re over. And in doing so, you just might run into your ex’s new girlfriend. Double ouch! Walk away, Hopeless Romantic, while your dignity’s still intact.