Why You Keep Going Back to Your Ex (Even When It’s Not Right) | Ep. 32

Thinking about going back to your ex… or already did? In this episode, Carla Romo breaks down the real reasons you feel pulled back toward an ex—and why it’s often more about loneliness, familiarity, and emotional triggers than actual compatibility. She challenges the idea of “what could be” and explains why change—not chemistry—is what determines if something can truly work again. Carla also dives into the truth about sex with an ex, why it can feel comforting but keep you emotionally stuck, and how to decide what’s actually best for your growth and future relationships. What You’ll Learn Missing your ex doesn’t always mean you should go back Familiarity can feel like love—but it’s not the same as compatibility Real change is required for a relationship to work again Sex with an ex can delay healing and keep you stuck Emotional triggers often drive the desire to reconnect Self-awareness helps you make better relationship decisions Work with me: -1:1 Coaching program https://www.iamcarlaromo.com/coaching -Ask Me Anything - 30 Min Session https://www.iamcarlaromo.com/ama -Dating Profile Makeover - 30 Min Session https://www.iamcarlaromo.com/profile Proven Dating Courses: -Swipe Match Spark: The Ultimate Dating App Guide https://www.iamcarlaromo.com/swipemat... -No Filter: The Sex Guide Every Dater Needs https://www.iamcarlaromo.com/nofilter Book: -Contagious Love: Break Free From Codependency for Damn Good https://www.amazon.com/dp/1689772239 TikTok:   / iamcarlaromo   Instagram:   / iamcarlaromo   YouTube:    / @iamcarlaromo   FREEBIE - 20 Best First & Second Date Questions: https://carlaromo.myflodesk.com/20best Rate, Review, & Follow, Carla Turned On Sound Bites “Don’t fall in love with potential” “Compatibility trumps everything” “Sex with your ex keeps you stuck” Chapters 01:48 – Should You Get Back With Your Ex… or Are You Just Lonely? 14:55 – Sex With Your Ex: Connection… or Comfort? Disclaimer: Carla Turned On content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. Carla Turned On is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. Carla Turned On does not constitute medical consultation or treatment.