Many people leave a relationship with feelings of hurt, mistrust, and anger. Such feelings are perfectly natural, and the desire to seek revenge is perhaps understandable. In the short term, revenge might make you feel better, but in the long run, it is unlikely to provide any real satisfaction.
If you’re considering taking revenge on your ex, it’s essential to think through the consequences carefully. People have ended up in court for damaging property, and where divorce proceedings are involved, it’s best to try and keep things as amicable as possible. In extreme cases, revenge may involve using children to get back at an ex, but ultimately, it is the children who are likely to be the most hurt.
One particularly harmful form of revenge that has gained attention in recent years is the non-consensual sharing of intimate images or videos, often referred to as “revenge porn.” This is not just cruel—it’s illegal. Most jurisdictions now have laws that make it a criminal offense to distribute intimate images or videos of someone without their consent. Convictions can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment and being placed on the sex offender register. Taking such action could ruin not just your ex’s life but also your own.
Intense hatred is close to love in emotion and demonstrates that your ex is still holding you back. If your feelings are dominating your life to such an extent that you feel the need to take action, it is clear that you are not over them. Perhaps the best revenge, then, is to let them go, prove that you no longer have any feelings for them, and simply get on with the business of living your life.
5 Ways to Move On (Instead of Seeking Revenge)
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1. Focus on personal growth—take up a new hobby, or learn a new skill.
2. Surround yourself with positive people who uplift and support you.
3. Get involved in physical activity—exercise can be a great stress reliever.
4. Seek therapy or counselling to work through your emotions and heal.
5. Channel your energy into your career or creative pursuits, proving to yourself and others that you can thrive independently
