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9 Costly Mistakes You Should Avoid in Life
They often come with a heavy price
Some mistakes in life are so costly that the best thing you can do is avoid them at all costs. Here are nine that I’ve found:
Getting Into a Relationship With Someone Who Is Hung Up With Their Ex
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is getting into a romantic relationship with someone who is still hung up on their ex.
It’s an unhealthy relationship that will waste your time and drain your mental and emotional energy.
If someone is yet to heal or move on from their past relationship, they’ll find it difficult to commit to you.
Their unresolved feelings for their ex will hinder them from giving you their full attention and love. They’ll constantly bring their ex into your conversations and will go as far as comparing you to them.
They’ll also want to establish a tradition with you that they started with their ex. You’ll often hear things like, “That’s what me and my ex used to do.”
No matter how you feel about the person, let them go.
It’s not your job to fix or heal them from their trauma. Don’t try to be a hero; give them the support they need from a distance.
