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Scenario

Why Your Ex Seems Perfect Now That They're Gone

My ex became perfect in my mind after we broke up and now no one I date can compare to this version of him that probably never existed.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Memory has transformed a flawed relationship into an impossible standard that prevents new love from taking root.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Courtly Love & Idealization?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.