Kisses to my exes

Minnesota
2024/12/14 Edited to

... Read moreOkay, let's talk about that phrase we've all seen floating around: 'Kisses to my exes, who don't give a shit about me.' When I first heard it, it hit me right in the feels! It’s not just a catchy line; it’s a whole mood and honestly, a form of therapy for anyone who's been through a tough breakup. For me, 'kisses to my exes' isn't about wishing them well in a sweet, sentimental way. No, no. It’s more like a polite, yet firm, 'thank you, next' delivered with a smirk. The crucial part, 'who don't give a shit about me,' really seals the deal. It transcends bitterness and moves into a powerful space of indifference. It’s about recognizing that you've put in your emotional labor, you've moved on, and their feelings (or lack thereof) no longer dictate yours. It's a declaration of emotional independence and self-worth. I think this is why it resonates so deeply with so many of us, much like the vibes you get from artists like Tate McRae or content creators like Keyra Wilson, who often nail that post-breakup, self-empowered energy on social media. It’s about reclaiming your narrative. Instead of dwelling on what went wrong or how they might perceive you, you're embracing your own journey. It’s me saying, 'I'm thriving, I'm happy, and honestly, whether you care or not is completely irrelevant to my peace.' This phrase truly captures that shift from heartbreak to healing. It's a journey to get to that place, though. It’s not always easy to genuinely feel that level of detachment after you've shared so much with someone. For me, getting to a point where I could truly 'kiss my ex' goodbye with genuine indifference involved a lot of self-reflection and active effort. It meant focusing on my own growth, rediscovering passions and hobbies I might have neglected, strengthening my friendships, and really prioritizing my mental health. It’s about understanding that your worth isn’t tied to someone else’s validation, and actively working to build that confidence within yourself. Sometimes, it means cutting ties completely, other times it's simply changing your internal dialogue about the situation. The goal is to reach a point where the thought of "kissing my ex" goodbye brings a sense of serene closure, not lingering pain. So, if you're out there wondering about the 'kisses to my exes meaning,' know that it's a badge of honor for emotional healing. It’s an acknowledgment that you’ve done the work, dusted yourself off, and are ready to move forward unapologetically. It's a reminder that even after a heartbreak, you're still whole, you're still amazing, and you're marching to the beat of your own drum. This isn't about being cold or heartless; it's about being strong, self-aware, and choosing your own happiness above all else. It's the ultimate act of self-love, and honestly, it feels incredibly liberating to truly embrace that sentiment. So go on, give those metaphorical 'kisses to your exes' – because you've earned your peace and deserve to shine on your own terms.

Related posts

A young woman in a white hoodie and patterned shorts takes a mirror selfie, making a peace sign. She has tattoos and a nose piercing. A "2024" Santa poster and a ring light are visible in the background.
Kisses to my exes 🤍 #fyp #fypシ゚ #followmypage #likeitup
xx.dmg.xx❤️‍🩹

xx.dmg.xx❤️‍🩹

6 likes

💋
#kissestomyexes #mua #colombian #latina #chicago
Angie

Angie

1 like

Strawberry Meringue Kisses
Ingredients 25 g strawberry sauce/puree 30 g milk powder 2 egg white 2 tsp lemon juice 12 g cornstarch Instructions Wash and chop some fresh strawberries into small cubes. Mix with some sugar, let cook over medium-low heat, keep mixing and stirring until thickened and reduced in volume. Sift
Jessica | soft cake & u-taste

Jessica | soft cake & u-taste

3802 likes

I took flowers from my exes yard
He knows me well enough to expect this
Vibe Curator’s Guide

Vibe Curator’s Guide

78 likes

Taehyung stealing kisses 😘 😂
#growthmindset #lemon8challenge #taehyung #kimtaehyung #embracevulnerability #BTS #btsarmy
OT7_loVer_💜

OT7_loVer_💜

30 likes

I snuck into my exes garage to reclaim my stuff
A little context: We lived there for 8 years We share an 8 year old We broke up two years ago We are very healthy coparenters He had go do something for the day so I came in to “Watch” my little guy, we always agree on asking each other before a babysitter on our off weeks because we love to s
Vibe Curator’s Guide

Vibe Curator’s Guide

8 likes

A grayscale pencil drawing of realistic lips with detailed shading, showing the upper and lower lips slightly parted to reveal teeth. The drawing is on a piece of paper with faint grid lines and numbers (67-70) visible at the top. A Lemon8 watermark is in the bottom left corner.
Drawing lips
Shading is so amazing, followed a YouTube tutorial. Not as good as the original as it’s my first time but overall I’m happy with it. #xoxo #kissestomyexes #art #drawing #realistic ish
Jay morales

Jay morales

0 likes

A hand holds open a book with blue and white water-patterned page edges. The visible page shows an illustration of a tattooed arm in a pool setting with pink lighting, representing "Deep End by Ali Hazelwood."
A hand holds a Kindle displaying the cover of "Shutout" by Avery Keelan, featuring a couple outside a building. The image is titled "SOFT ONLY FOR HER" and includes keywords like "roommates," "one night stand," and "brother's teammate."
A hand holds a Kindle displaying the cover of "Don't Be In Love" by Liana Cincotti, featuring a telephone booth. The image is titled "HOPELESS ROMANTIC" and includes keywords like "slow burn," "forbidden," and "secret relationship."
book recs based on your type
thought it would be fun to do a post for book recs with book boyfriends who fit your type…. what’s your type? 👀 mines def golden retriever or soft only for her <3 as much as i’d like to say reformed playboy bc that’s one of my favorite tropes… idk if i could deal with that in real life… id
mads

mads

2471 likes

Black History Month! Just a reminder we read books by black authors ALL YEAR ROUND!!✊🏾💗❤️ What book is on your radar? 1. Kin by Tayari Jones 2. The Exes by Leodora Darlington 3. Bloodfire, baby by Eirinie Carson 4. Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson 5. They Call Her Regret by Channel
Certifiedchi

Certifiedchi

252 likes

Songs to listen to pt.2
(Lmk if you u want pt.3) ⭐️Overall rating: 10/10 My personal favorite was exes or run for the hills by Tate McRae
Å🌺

Å🌺

4 likes

An interracial couple kisses passionately by a river, with text overlays "Dump Him Bc he's white" and "Interracial Dating Is Not For The Weak." The woman has red hair and colorful nails, while the man has a beard and cap.
A smiling Black woman takes a selfie with her white male partner in a car. The image includes a "SWIPE" overlay and decorative doodles like a pink flower and blue clouds.
An interracial couple poses for a selfie with the Hollywood sign in the background. The woman wears a tiara and has red hair, while the man has a beard. The woman's hand with colorful nails touches his cheek.
Dump Him Bc He’s White
“Dump Him Bc He’s White” is what people said to me when they found out the new man I was seeing wasn’t the same culture as me. They also said things like, “He’ll never understand your struggles. He’ll never really love you. He’ll leave you for a Becky. He’s just fetishizing you.” This is the clea
Princess Frenxh

Princess Frenxh

1643 likes

Racoon Kisses
#racoon #pets
FowlMouthFarmer

FowlMouthFarmer

24 likes

Two women, one blonde and one brunette, pose in a gold-framed mirror wearing matching white ribbed tank tops and mini shorts with red kiss mark patterns, showcasing Tate McRae concert outfit ideas.
A close-up of two women wearing matching white ribbed tank tops and mini shorts adorned with red kiss marks, embodying a "kisses to my exes" theme for a concert.
Two women in matching white ribbed tank tops and mini shorts with red kiss mark designs, highlighting comfortable and stylish concert outfits perfect for a Tate McRae show.
Tate McRae Tour: Kisses Outfit 💋
tate mcrae tour concert outfit inspo! we got so many compliments and even went viral on tiktok because this set hadn’t really been done before. we went full tate fashion with matching white tank and mini shorts sets, and the best part? they have red kiss marks all over them—a cute nod to “kisses to
Caroline

Caroline

525 likes

Kisses candy salad 😘🎄
Take your guesses on how many kisses are in this bowl 😘 #candy salad #candysaladqueen #candysaladgirl #christmascandy #christmascandysalad
Addie Clarke

Addie Clarke

41 likes

A hand holds the cover of the book 'Offside' by Avery Keelan, featuring a hockey player and a woman, with numerous colorful page tabs.
An open book, 'Offside' pages 100-101, shows highlighted text about a passionate kiss between Chase and Bailey, including their internal thoughts.
An open book, 'Offside' pages 236-237, displays highlighted text where Chase introduces Bailey as his girlfriend, showing his adorable hesitation.
convincing you to read my favorite book
(this post contains spoilers) here are some of my favorite moments/quotes from offside by avery keelan, i fear i will never get over this book, chase and bailey have my heart forever. this is a spicy hockey romance with the tropes: exes rival, brothers rival, soft only for her, he falls first, e
mads

mads

72 likes

I snuck into my exes yard and cut his tree
I lived with that tree for eight years before we broke up and I didn’t want to go one year without seeing those beautiful spring blossoms. My ex knows my whimsical and heartless nature and was laughing and giving me a collection of various warnings when he caught me doing it coming home with our so
Vibe Curator’s Guide

Vibe Curator’s Guide

250 likes

Some beaky kisses 😘
These two are so adorable!! I’m so Egg-cited we are officially in egg watch 2025 !! I’m so hopeful for this year !! 🦅🪺 #nature #eagle #jackieandshadow #bigbearcalifornia #relationshipgoals 🥹🦅
LundyTraci

LundyTraci

186 likes

To all my exes
To all my exes, I hope you find love and peace 😘 #fyp #sunset #beach #wlw #lgbtq
jnr_creative

jnr_creative

1 like

A flat lay of six romance novel covers, including 'Offside,' 'Iced Out,' 'The Deal,' 'Breakaway,' 'Better Than The Movies,' and 'Icebreaker,' with the text 'MY FAVORITE BOOK BOYFRIENDS' above and below.
A collage featuring Easton Blake from 'Iced Out,' with quotes, images of a couple, hockey players, a cat on a shoulder, and bullet points describing him as protective and soft for Maya.
A collage featuring Garrett Graham from 'The Deal,' with quotes, images of a person with a hockey bag, a couple, a hockey player, and bullet points describing him as having clear intentions and supporting dreams.
my fav book boyfriends
can you tell i love hockey romance lmao who’s your fav book boyfriend?? #currentlyreading #bookboyfriend #icebreaker #thedeal #booktok #romancebooks #hockeyromance #readersoflemon8 #tbr #Lemon8Diary
mads

mads

310 likes

A hand holds the pink cover of 'All My Kisses For You' by Monica Murphy, featuring a large red kiss mark and a '20% OFF' sticker, displayed in a Target store aisle.
The back cover of 'All My Kisses For You' by Monica Murphy, showing the book's synopsis, ISBN, and a pink kiss mark design, held in a hand.
The front and back covers of 'If We Ever Meet Again' by Ana Huang, with the front cover displaying a '20% OFF' sticker, on a store shelf.
Books at Target
I don’t want to buy another book until I finish the one I’m reading right now. I definitely want to buy “All My Kisses For You”. #targetbooks #targetbookshelf #books #booksoflemon8 #bookclub
ana miranda

ana miranda

72 likes

A screenshot of a music playlist interface displaying song titles and artists, including "Rewrite the Stars" by Zac Efron & Zendaya and "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King, with an option to add music.
A screenshot of a music playlist interface displaying song titles and artists, including "Nothin' On You" by B.o.B and "Riptide" by Vance Joy, with album art thumbnails.
A screenshot of a music playlist interface displaying song titles and artists, including "Pour Some Sugar On Me" by Def Leppard and "It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy, with album art thumbnails.
Songs
Recommend Songs!!! #songsonrepeat
Dallas Cook♠️🃏♥️

Dallas Cook♠️🃏♥️

2 likes

We sell used body parts. Pretty sure I spotted a few of my exes in the inventory too. 💀✨
#fyp #foryoupage #viral #fypシ゚viral #trending
✨🦇HONEYANN ERIS™🦇✨

✨🦇HONEYANN ERIS™🦇✨

12 likes

A young woman with long blonde hair and sunglasses, wearing a white crop top and leopard print skirt, sits in a chair holding a drink. The image has a text overlay that reads "MUSIC PLAYLIST on repeat" with musical note emojis.
A yellow background with black text that reads "NO I'M NOT IN LOVE" followed by a humorous quote about liking someone without admitting love.
A purple background with black text that reads "PURPLE LACE BRA" followed by an empowering message: "YOU'RE MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE. WE HEAR YOU AND WE SEE YOU."
✨🫶My music OBSESSION rn & forever 🫶✨
#gettoknowme #mymusictaste #tatemcrae #tatertots @
Tia🍉❤️

Tia🍉❤️

3 likes

A person wearing a white t-shirt with a purple Stussy 8-ball logo on the back, walking in a parking lot. The text overlay says, 'come make stussy kisses shirt w me!!'
A flat lay of materials for a DIY project, including a white t-shirt, scissors, tape, pencil, papers, fabric paint, brushes, and cardboard.
A hand sketching the Stussy logo onto paper with a pencil, with a laptop keyboard visible in the foreground. The text overlay says, 'sketch the logo'.
Kisses Stussy T Shirt 💋
made this tee with a personal twist… his initial. And maybe… left a little extra love on it by accident. 🥰 #diywithme #kissshirt #customtees #STUSSY #relationship
leilaniii

leilaniii

52 likes

Doggy kisses
#lemon8diarychallenge Dessie is a rare breed of “Just a little Baby” 🥰🥰
Daughter of Najjar

Daughter of Najjar

18 likes

Exes trying to text
#texts #unfiltered #Lemon8 #Lemon8Diary
Rachael311❤️♓️🔥

Rachael311❤️♓️🔥

2 likes

When I die I want someone to put pics of my exes i
Jason_Givens_28

Jason_Givens_28

1 like

Kisses💋❤️‍🔥😘 @tate mcrae #misspossessivetour #tatemcrae #transition #concertoutfit #exes
Cassie.meschke

Cassie.meschke

1 like

When Me and my boyfriend find our exes in public 💪
#CapCut
braveheart💘

braveheart💘

0 likes

Lessons from my last relationships
I learn so much with my past relationships. It’s all experience that build ourselves. I would never know what I really wanted in someone, if I didn’t have experienced my old relationship. So at the end, hating or not, I’m still thankful for my exes, because I learned how to be myself! I
Thamires Cottone | REALTOR

Thamires Cottone | REALTOR

32 likes

Hugs & Kisses Soap
Transform your self-care with ‘Hugs & Kisses’ vegan soap, scented in “Love Spell.” Crafted with care, it pampers your skin and uplifts your senses. #happybathbar #soapmaking #handmadesoap #coldprocessaoap #valentinesday
Happy Bath Bar

Happy Bath Bar

21 likes

A collage featuring the book cover of 'The Deal' by Elle Kennedy, depicting a hockey player holding a woman in front of a goal. Overlays include a large '44', headphones, a kissing couple silhouette, and text snippets, all set against an ice rink background.
A graphic displaying quotes from the book 'The Deal' by Elle Kennedy, including dialogue about a 'morning chub' and a kiss from Garrett. The text is overlaid on an ice rink background with a hockey stick.
A collage centered on a person wearing headphones and speaking into a microphone, likely for an audiobook. Surrounding elements include the book cover for 'The Deal', hockey imagery, an 'A+' sticker, and small images of couples, all on an ice rink background.
KISS THE TUTOR BUT SHE KISSES MY TEAMMATE AFTER?
The deal by Elle Kennedy is a MUST read! Spicy, fake dating, forced proximity & opposites attract! My ig: BOOKFINDSWITHDGB TikTok: BOOKTOKWITHDGB #hockeyromance #bookrecommendations #hockeybooks #booktok #bookstagram
dg

dg

35 likes

what I’ve read in june!
I’ve recently had some slow reading months but I got into the summer spirit this month! Picked up these goodies ~ 📖 Seven Exes Goodreads Rating: 3.31/5⭐️ My rating: 4/5⭐️ Loved this fun story, I couldn’t put this one down! 📖 One Italian Summer Goodreads Rating: 3.59/5⭐️ My rating: 4/5
tay(❁ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)☾*.✧

tay(❁ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)☾*.✧

26 likes

From Exes to Lovers
#WhaleStoreXOXO #junemewnich #JuneWamimol #MewnichNannapas
Zora_Brightwood

Zora_Brightwood

2 likes

The book cover for "A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime" by Monica Murphy, featuring red and pink lipstick kiss marks on a black background, resting on a white textured surface.
A couple embracing on a blue couch, with the man kissing the woman's neck. Balloons are visible in the background.
A close-up of a white collared shirt covered in numerous red lipstick kiss marks.
a million kisses in your life time aesthetic 💋
#lemon8diarychallenge #books #booktok #booktube #reading #amillionkissesinyourlifetime #bookaesthetic #booklover #booksoflemon8 #lemon8bookclub
kaileecammarata

kaileecammarata

13 likes

Puppy Kisses
Anyone else get lots of kisses during car rides? #puppy #rottweiler #fyp
chaosadventures1

chaosadventures1

20 likes

See more