Break-ups are always bad and sometimes there is a total loss of common sense about personal security. But if you shared your laptop, phone, social network page, twitter account, or any other personal information with your ex, you may become a target of revenge. This is especially true, if the break-up was extremely messy. Even though your are still emotionally vulnerable at this point, you still need to make certain that you are protecting yourself.
One of the first things to do almost immediately is to completely change your passwords. Don’t do slight changes that your ex might guess. Input in a new password that has no relationship to the last one. Don’t bank on the fact that your ex won’t do anything with your social networking accounts. It is better to change them then give them the opportunity to hack into your accounts.
If your relationship had a financial tie, it is important to severe that connection as quickly as possible. In other words, cancel any joint credit cards and open up a separate bank account just for you. Be wary, that you will still be responsible for your share of the credit card bills and that any non-payment will hurt your credit rating. You might want to contact the credit card company immediately to prevent your ex from racking up charges and then expecting you to pay for them.
Even though the emotional toll from a break-up is great. You still have to look after yourself. Don’t expect that your ex will take the break-up well or that they won’t try to get back at you.