In our fast-paced world of notifications, deadlines, and constant screen time, it’s easy to spend most of our lives indoors — breathing conditioned air, staring at blue-lit screens, and rushing from one obligation to the next. But somewhere in the middle of this overstimulated lifestyle, we’ve lost touch with one of the simplest and most powerful tools for better mental health: nature.

Let's be honest. When a relationship ends, especially when it leaves you feeling raw, bewildered, or just plain wronged, there's a whisper that often turns into a shout: "They were a narcissist!" Suddenly, every baffling behavior, every selfish act, every moment that made you question your sanity gets neatly filed under "NPD." And while it’s incredibly tempting to embrace this shiny, validating label, let's take a dry, slightly sarcastic, and dare I say, deeply understanding look at why your ex might just be… your ex.