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How should I tell my ex I’m now off the market?

Need to tell an old flame that you’re headed to the altar? Author and former The Bachelorette star Jen Schefft offers advice on how to break the news!

Q: "Hi Jen! How do you go about telling an ex that you’re officially off the market?"

Telling an ex is always tricky, especially if he isn’t currently with someone. The most important thing is to make sure he hears it from you instead of someone else. Obviously, he’s not going to be the first person you tell, but make sure to let him know sooner rather than later. I know it’s hard to make such a call (or email -- depending on how close you two are still), but you just have to suck it up and do it. While you might be worried about hurting his feelings, it’ll ultimately make it easier on him in the long run.

Jen Schefft is the author of Better Single Than Sorry: A No-Regrets Guide to Loving Yourself and Never Settling.

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-- Jen Schefft

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