Entertainment Love and Romance Quiz: Are You Over Your Ex? Are you still hung up on your ex? Take this quiz to find out. Share PINTEREST Email Larry Washburn/ fStop/ Getty Images Love and Romance Relationships Divorce Teens LGBTQ Friendship By Stacey Laura Lloyd Stacey Laura Lloyd Twitter University of Pennsylvania Stacey Laura Lloyd is an author with a passion for helping others find happiness and success in their dating lives as well as in their relationships. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 10/22/20 1. How often do you think about your ex? It’s pretty rare that he or she even crosses my mind. Every so often thoughts of my ex come up. Every day I think about him or her. Every second my mind is flooded with thoughts of my ex. Like now. And now. Correct! Lol, no. 2. When you get asked out by the cutie next to you while waiting in line for your iced vanilla latte, you: Are stoked and text him or her right away. Give out your number but are unsure if you’ll say yes later. Take it as a compliment but politely refuse. Are icy like your drink and firmly say no. Correct! Lol, no. 3. When your squad invites you to join them for a karaoke night, you: Belt out Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life.” Sing out CeeLo Green’s “Forget You.” Cry out Sinead O'Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Stay home and sing the blues. Correct! Lol, no. 4. After finding your ex’s sunglasses in your drawer, you decide to: Donate them and let someone else enjoy them. Drop them off at your ex’s house. Keep them. It’s nice to have a tangible reminder of him or her. Break them into a million pieces—just like your heart was broken. Correct! Lol, no. 5. How often do you follow your ex on social media? Never. I couldn’t really care about his or her profile, pics, and posts. Once in a while, when I get curious about his or her whereabouts. Almost every day, just to check and see what he or she is up to. Hourly. I’m like a detective and want to know as much as possible about my ex’s life without me. Correct! Lol, no. 6. When you hear that your ex is dating again, you: Are glad that he or she found someone. Knew this day would come, but the thought of your ex with someone else makes you slightly uneasy. Feel sick to your stomach and want to know all the dirty details about this new person. Have a full-blown meltdown with lots of tears. And lots of ice cream. Correct! Lol, no. 7. When you go to the Mexican restaurant that you and your ex used to frequent, you: Stir up a spicy convo with the hot bartender. Order the hot and spicy meal that you and your ex used to share. Request your usual table to stir up happy memories that you and your ex once had there. Look your best and hope to run into your ex in a casual way—yet it’s completely on purpose. Correct! Lol, no. 8. Whenever you get a text or your phone rings, you: Hope it’s from that hottie you went on a date with the other night. Aren’t really sure who it’s from. Could it be your BFF? Your mom? Your ex? Secretly hope it’s from your ex but are pretty sure it’s not from him or her. Not-so-secretly hope it’s from your ex—you’ve been staring at your phone all day. Correct! Lol, no. 9. You and your ex happen to be at the same party. What’s your action plan? You casually say hi. It’s not a big deal. You make eye contact but do your best to avoid him or her. No need for drama tonight. You freak out and hide in the bathroom while your heart’s beating out of your chest. Get extremely excited and hope this is the moment that he or she will realize you’re the one. Correct! Lol, no. 10. In a perfect world scenario, what’s the ideal relationship that you’d like with your ex at this very moment? Out of your life. His or her presence (or lack thereof) is of no importance. Friendly. There’s no need for hostility, anxiety or drama. It’s too hard to decide. There’s a part of you that wants him or her back. Full-on couple-mode. In a dream scenario, you’d be back together. Correct! Lol, no. Quiz: Are You Over Your Ex? You got: You Are Completely Over Your Ex Portra Images/ DigitalVision/ Getty Images Congratulations! You’re completely over your ex and should feel ready to take on the world. You’re putting yourself out there, staying true to your wants and needs and opening yourself up to the possibility of finding love. You aren’t letting your ex keep you from living the life you deserve, and when it comes to meeting the right person, this past relationship has made you stronger and mindful of what you want from a partner in the future. In fact, being over your ex will help you enjoy a more meaningful connection with someone else. At this point, it’s important to keep opening yourself up to new experiences and new people. Don’t be afraid to keep putting yourself out of your comfort zone. There’s no better time to enroll in a new yoga class, sign up for a pottery lesson or join a bowling league. When you focus on improving yourself, opening your mind in different ways and expanding your horizons, the sky’s the limit! Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Quiz: Are You Over Your Ex? You got: You're Almost Over Your Ex Henrik Sorensen/ DigitalVision/ Getty Image You’re almost over your ex, and you should be proud of the progress that you’ve made. Being fully over your past partner is a process, and you’ve taken steps to open yourself up to the people around you. You’re not sitting at home pining over this person, and that’s a wonderful thing. However, it’s important to recognize that your ex still plays a role in shaping some of your actions. Dating may feel a little uneasy. Hearing stories about your ex may leave you unsettled. Sometimes you can’t help but wonder what your ex is doing. The good news is that now that you’re aware of the ways that your ex is still playing a part in your life, you’re in a far better position to change your behavior and finish this journey. It’s time to get back to the point where you can be your authentic self and be 100% over your ex. That means fighting past any anxiety and putting yourself out there again. When you open yourself up to new challenges, a new and fulfilling relationship is not far off. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Quiz: Are You Over Your Ex? You got: You Are Starting to Get Over Your Ex Michelle McMahon/ Moment/ Getty Images You’re just starting on your journey toward getting over your ex, and this is a key step toward improving your emotional health. Yes, your ex still plays a large role in your life, especially when it comes to your thoughts. Maybe you cry sometimes thinking about him or her. Maybe you go on Facebook just to look at pictures of the happier times you had. And while your ex may not be on your mind 24/7, your actions are still being influenced by this person. The good news is that you have the power to counter your ex’s lingering presence in your life. Instead of using your time to mull over your ex, refocus this energy toward self-improvement. Getting over an ex is like taking a new start on life. Clean your kitchen. Get a massage. Reorganize your bathroom drawers. Hit the gym. It’s time to treat yourself like the amazing person you are. This is the perfect opportunity to work toward living the life you deserve and presenting the best version of yourself to the world. Start now! Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Quiz: Are You Over Your Ex? You got: You're Not Over Your Ex Cultura RM Exclusive/Twinpix/ Cultura Exclusive/ Getty Images You’re not yet over your ex and are still coping with the loss of this person in your life. Your emotions are raw, and it’s perfectly normal to take time to grieve. You’re allowed to miss this person. You’re allowed to wish that the two of you were back together. And you’re allowed to take time for yourself. However, while your instincts may be telling you to shut yourself off and spend your days moping, it’s time to take action to get out of this negative place. The most important thing that you can do is let your friends and family be there for you. They can be the ideal support system and sounding board who can help you jumpstart this journey to move on. In fact, your friends can help you find the strength to get over this person, and when you open yourself up to the people in your life who care about you, the healing process has officially begun. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email