TLDR: Ex [22M] and I [22F] are part of the same social circle in college so we keep bumping into each other, but I need my space to heal and get over him. Any advice or experiences on this?
My ex [22M] and I [22F] broke up a month ago, and I only broke NC to get some important things from his house. Ever since then we have not texted or called at all. However we have some mutual friends and are part of the same study in college, so I keep seeing him at events and parties. Sometimes we do small talk and say hi, sometimes it’s like we are strangers.
The breakup was friendly because it was mainly bad timing, so I still have hopes of getting back together. However, I know this is not healthy, but seeing him constantly IRL is not helping. He’s always super friendly, and I try to act unbothered as well, but pretending to barely know each other is so hurtful.
I can’t stop going to said events because I am part of a team that organizes activites and events for students, and he does a similar thing and likes to show up because he is super social. So that’s not an option.
Any advice? Experiences?