When youre living with your ex, the lines between casual sex and sex with feelings are usually pretty blurred. For example, you could come to an agreement that youre both going to sleep with other people and the casual sex you are having together is just for fun with no feelings attached.

Is hooking up with an ex OK?

Its completely normal, and fairly common, for people to hook up with an ex lover because it feels physically familiar, according to therapist Matt Lundquist. At the same time, your interest in a hookup could also be coming from a place of grief and delay your healing.

Is it normal to sleep with your ex?

Rather than expect sleeping with an ex to be emotionally turbulent and may let go of lingering feelings, hampering your ability to move on and prolonging heartbreak, the researchers found that sleeping with an ex didnt really stop the healing process from day to day.

Why do I still think about my ex everyday?

Sometimes, people are still thinking about their Ex for months, or even years after the relationship ended because of lingering insecurities or comparisons theyre making — even subconsciously. This is often true when your Ex has moved on before you have.