5 effective ways to heal from a manipulative ex

During a relationship, you are likely to develop strong bonds with your partner, even if they prove to be manipulative and dishonest. Photo: TNS/Dreamstime

Dear Anna,

Despite ending my relationship with my ex-boyfriend a few months ago, whom I’ve come to realise is a lying, manipulative user, I can’t help but miss him terribly. Our relationship was not good for either of us, filled with deceit and emotional abuse, but the intensity of my feelings hasn’t diminished. My heartache only magnifies the confusion as I try to rationalise these emotions. Why is it so hard to get over someone who caused me so much pain, and do you have any advice to help me move on from this toxic relationship? – Lost In Eerie Silence