A place on the tree
Realizing an ex is keeping you as a backup
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes one page, yours to keep.
The situation
An ex continues seeking closeness while pursuing or living with someone else, leaving a former partner feeling held in reserve rather than chosen.
What it’s like
Recognizing the pattern can make it possible to stop waiting and let the relationship end.
Nearby on the tree
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.
