We all have that one ex who’s impossible to forget and the other one you don’t even remember until Facebook memories rudely remind you.
We ranked the exes from easiest to hardest to move on from.
11. The Detty December ex
You met them during that one Detty December or summer holiday. They were all vibes and good times, but once reality kicked in, so did the end of your “romance.” Moving on from this ex is easy because you both knew it wasn’t that deep. It’s more nostalgia than actual heartbreak.
10. The long-distance ex
It was exciting at first—WhatsApp calls, love letters in emails, and saving money for trips to see each other. But when the timezone differences and expensive travel got tiring, you both knew you had to pack it up. Moving on is easy AF because the emotional distance came way before the physical one.
9. The situationship ex
You never even officially dated; you just existed in a permanent state of vibes and inshallah, hoping they’d one day claim you. When it ended, the hardest part was realising you’d wasted emotional energy on someone who never gave a real shit about you. But once you accept that, moving on becomes relatively straightforward.
8. The ‘We grew apart’ ex
There was no drama or betrayal, just the realisation that you both weren’t made for each other. Maybe they moved away, or you both matured in ways that weren’t compatible anymore. This one hurts, but mutual respect makes wishing them well and moving on easier.
7. The work bae ex
Every time you enter the office or open a Zoom meeting, there they are. Seeing them regularly makes moving on harder, but the moment they get a new job or you do, it’s like an instant breath of fresh air. Out of sight, out of mind.
6. The one you cheated on ex
The guilt is real, and it makes it hard to move on. You keep replaying the mistakes, wishing you could fix them. But with time, therapy, or new distractions, you start forgiving yourself.
5. The one who cheated on you ex
Ah, the betrayal from this one frequently burns your chest and threatens to unalive you. The heartbreak and the dent to your self-esteem can linger for a long time. Even when you feel like you’ve moved on, trust issues and flashbacks can still haunt you in your next relationship. Healing takes a while, but it’s possible.
4. The hot fuck ex
Let’s be honest, the ex who knows how to make your river flow is hard AF to forget. You’re constantly getting flashbacks, and the image of their genitalia is forever etched in your memory. You might have broken up for good reasons, but that physical chemistry? Unmatched. Moving on is tough because you can’t help but compare every new partner to them. It’s a struggle, but one day, you’ll meet someone who gives you their type of orgasm again.
3. The best friend-turned-lover ex
You didn’t just lose a lover; you lost a friend. The person who knew you best, your inside jokes, and your secret fears is now just a memory. Moving on is painful because you miss their presence in your life, but you also know it’s too complicated to remain friends.
2. The ‘Almost happily ever after’ ex
You saw a future with them and convinced yourself they were your last bus stop. Maybe you were even planning a wedding or talking about kids. Losing this ex feels like mourning an entire life that will never happen. Moving on is hard AF because it involves grieving not just them but also the dreams you had together.
1. The soulmate ex
The hardest of all. The person who felt like your other half, who understood you in ways no one else did. Even years later, their ghost lingers, showing up in random songs or the scent of their favourite perfume. Moving on from this ex can feel like an eternal wound, but eventually, you learn to live with the scar.
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