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A 9-yearrelationshipis no short-term fling.

Its safe to say by that stage, both parties generally know eachotherquite well.

Theyve gone through their fair share of ups and downs.

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And for many, marriage might be the next step.Thats exactly where one woman thought her relationship was heading… What she wasnt expecting was to bedumped, insulted, and kicked out of the apartment they shared together.

While others dont see a problem with it.

And of course, your reasons for wanting to reconcile.

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She warns that getting back with an ex isnt always worth it.

It can help to limit contact as much as is reasonable until the wounds dont feel as open.

Their experts add that it helpsto do your best to separate emotion from thefactsof the situation.

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Psychotherapist, speaker and best-selling authorAnna Mathuragrees.

She told Bored Panda that reuniting should come from clarity, not panic or nostalgia.

Vennum says sometimes it is okay to rekindle a love lost.

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While other couples who rekindle report intense emotional connection to each other.

Emotional connection can feel great, she says.

It really depends on the dynamic and emotional intensity of the break-up, she told us.

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Blocking isnt about being dramatic, its about creating a boundary that protects your healing process.

The experts advice to those going through a bad break-up is to be kind to yourself.

Healing takes time and its not linear.

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Focus on rebuilding your sense of self, step by step.

On the issue of the womans ex rocking up unannounced, Mathur warned that this should be taken seriously.

This is not just about emotional discomfort, this is a boundary violation.

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She deserves to feel safe.

Its never too soon to take these concerns seriously.

The fact that he ended the relationship doesnt give him any continued right to access her life.

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Thats karma, baby: netizens felt no sympathy for the ex-boyfriend

Thanks!

Check out the results:

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