Excuse me for sounding a little Fifty Shades of Grey, but another sure sign that he’s not over his ex is if he still talks to her or accidentally calls you by her name. This can be extremely unsettling to you and should be discussed.
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1. He’s still talking about her
If he’s still talking about her, it means he isn’t over her. It’s one thing to be friends with your ex, but if he’s following her social media and constantly checking in on her, it’s clear that he hasn’t moved on.
He’s also putting her ahead of you. This could be as small as always sitting next to her when you go out with your friends, or it could be bigger. He may even be calling her or texting her before he calls you.
Another good sign that he’s over her is that he doesn’t keep her number in his phone under any pet names or insulting ones. He should only have her phone number under his actual name. This shows he’s truly over her.
2. He’s still hung up on her
One of the biggest signs he’s not over her is when he still follows his ex on social media and comments on her statuses. It’s fine to be friends with an ex, but if he’s talking about her all the time or even just wishing her a happy birthday, that’s a sign he’s not over her.
Another way to tell is if he gets depressed when his ex dates someone new. A day or two of sadness is normal, but if it continues for weeks or longer then that’s a surefire sign that he’s not over her.
It’s also a good sign if he hasn’t kept any mementos from her at his apartment like photos, knick-knacks or cards. He’s over her if he doesn’t have any of her things.
3. He’s still hung up on you
One of the best signs that he’s really over her is when he can talk about her without getting emotional or shutting down. If he can discuss a specific memory or event that they shared together and not get overly emotional it means he’s really moved on!
Another sign that he’s over her is when he doesn’t bring her up in conversation. He also shouldn’t be hanging out with her old friends or having dinner parties with her family.
Finally, if he carries a lot of residual anger towards her it’s definitely a bad sign that he hasn’t fully moved on from the relationship. It’s important to be able to talk about these feelings with your partner, so they can work through them. Otherwise, they could end up causing more harm than good in the relationship!
4. He’s still hung up on you and her
When a guy doesn’t really move on from his ex, it can show in some ways that are alarming. For example, if he starts exhibiting jealous behavior when his ex starts dating someone new, this is an obvious sign that he’s still carrying a torch for her and that he should get out of your relationship as quickly as possible!
Another way to tell if he’s over his ex is by seeing how he talks about her. If he can discuss her without getting emotional, it’s a good sign that he’s moved on from the past and is ready to start dating you! Also, if he doesn’t compare you to her in any way, that’s a great sign as well! He wants you to be your own person, not her.
5. He’s still hung up on you and her
He mentions his ex to you frequently and seems unable to stop thinking about her. Often, this is an indication that he doesn’t want to face the breakup or still loves her.
Another telltale sign he’s not over her is that he carries residual anger toward her. This is a big red flag.
If he talks negatively about her and her friends or family, it’s also a bad sign. If he’s jealous of her when she’s with someone else, that’s an even bigger one.
Lastly, if he gives non-committal answers about his future with you, it’s likely because he’s worried about what her reaction might be. This is a surefire sign he’s not over her. He’s just scared of the truth. This doesn’t make for a stable relationship.