A reader writes to advice columnist Coleen, saying they cannot move on after a breakup because they still love their ex. They say their ex is “still around” and appears to be flaunting a new relationship, which leaves the reader feeling devastated and stuck.
The Mirror reports that the reader describes seeing their ex with a new partner, which triggers strong emotions and makes it harder to heal. The Daily Record presents a similar scenario, focusing on the reader’s struggle to get over him while he continues to present the new relationship publicly or in their everyday environment.
Both outlets frame the issue as an ongoing emotional response to contact and reminders following a breakup, rather than a one-time event. They emphasize the reader’s difficulty accepting the change and moving forward while still seeing evidence of the new relationship, and Coleen’s role is to offer guidance for coping with those feelings.
