6 Tips on Playing It Cool During an Ex-SightingBy Justine Kim [Relationships]
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Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty and every muscle in your body wants to run. That's right, you bump into your ex. Justine Kim writes.  Murphy’s Law definitely applies in this situation. Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Anytime you look and feel your worst, an ex-lover will cross your path. When that fateful day arrives, how will you react? Will you run away or will you pull it off with style? How can you debunk Murphy’s Law? Acknowledge the Ex As tempting as it is, do not run in the opposite direction or hide behind the nearest and largest potted plant. You will only wind up feeling embarrassed and childish later on when you replay it in your head. Face your fears and greet him or her with a big, confident smile, no matter how nervous you feel on the inside. And if you have to, fake it! When you walk away from the situation and realize that you are still in one piece, it will be a huge confidence boost. Once you get over the first awkward meeting, any subsequent meetings will be a breeze. Focus on the Now Keep the conversation focused on the present and what is going on in your lives right now. Do not take a walk down memory lane and rehash all the painful details of what went wrong. Avoid all stabs at petty comments. Be careful not to ask for or give up too many details. Avoid all awkward conversations about your love life and their love life. Send regards to the family or mention your great new job. Heck, even talk about the weather! The more superficial the exchange, the better chance you will leave the encounter unscathed emotionally. |
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