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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Amira Arasteh

INSANE: There s a reason why you can t help looking up your ex during christmas | Vintage Vibes

Coming home has a habit of stirring curiosity, nostalgia... and a little digital snooping, it seems, as singles – and non-singles alike – reassess past connections and future possibilities. Whether it’s a former flame popping up online or a dating profile getting a refresh, the holidays are proving to be a powerful moment for reflection, reset and romantic intention.

Maybe it starts innocently enough. You’re back in your childhood bedroom, slowly decompressing from your busy day-to-day, scrolling aimlessly while half-watching a Christmas film you’ve seen 17 times before.

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