Freedom from ex: Creative ideas to get rid of your stalker ex-beau

Stalking is a serious crime and is gender neutral. However, research shows that women are the majority of victims of stalking. While it is dangerous to be stalked, it is important to be safe and know the tips and tricks to navigate people who are stalking us. Sometimes, a stalker ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend can make our lives miserable. From the fear of confronting them to knowing that every step of us is being watched, it is an extremely uncomfortable and unsafe feeling to deal with. As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day, we should seek freedom from this feeling of being watched. It is time to get freedom from the ex who has been stalking us for some time.

While serious stalking should be reported to the authorities and we should seek help, if necessary, here are a few creative ideas to get rid of the stalker ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend:

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Upgrade home security: We should be careful if the stalker turns up at the doorstep. Upgrading the home security with CCTV and other security appliances will ensure that we are safe.

Avoid going out alone: Stalkers find the courage to approach us mostly when we are alone. We should be careful and avoid going out alone. We should have a family member, or a friend accompany us at all times when we are outside.

Be prepared: With a small knife for self-defense or pepper spray, we should always keep things handy in case we are attacked. We should be able to defend ourselves.

Protect the family: Even a jilted lover can be very harmful. Stalking is a serious mental condition, and we should be able to protect the family from their wrath as well.

Change contact number: often in case of cyber stalking, we may receive threatening messages or phone calls. If we want to avoid being on the other end of it, it is better to change the contact number.