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[Solideliquid]

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If you feel you are in a crisis, whether or not you are thinking about killing yourself, please call the Lifeline. People have called us for help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and even loneliness.

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[Endorphineforeverybody]

I feel you, its terrible and it can become a real danger for the heart too, broken heart syndrom it is called. Please dont get drunk, the next day will be worst and maybe you do things you regret. Stay away from drugs also. Please dont stop eating and dont try to compensate with vitamin drinks, this will also put your heart at stress (hoped somebody told me after my last breakup) The only thing you can do is talk/write about it, but keep in mind there usually is nothing to understand. Somebody made a decision for whatever reason. So as others said time will heal your wounds. Find help wherever you can, dont blame yourself. We all went through it someday and you will get stronger for your next relationship. Thats all i can say. All the best to you.

Edit: And to all the joke posts, why even come to a thread like that? Its not funny if someones world broke down.

 

[IISANDERII]

How long were you together, OP? What happened?

Yea how tall was she? (I think height can be very telling, stay with me on this)

 

[True Savior]

I actually don't agree it gets better. It might get better. Not loving someone is actually much harder and I've been going through that and it feels like it's sort of a continuous suffering. I've met several girls since I'm single and I can't get attached to them. It's a very strange feeling. A sort of hollowness.

 

[dreamcastmaster]

I actually don't agree it gets better. It might get better. Not loving someone is actually much harder and I've been going through that and it feels like it's sort of a continuous suffering. I've met several girls since I'm single and I can't get attached to them. It's a very strange feeling. A sort of hollowness.

That could be because your meeting these girls because you feel you should, and your not over your old relationship.

 

[Atrophis]

I'm going through this now and it's quite horrible. It doesn't help that it's been so long since I had to deal with something like this. I was single for a few years before meeting my ex. We were together for eight years, married for five, before she ended it.

I didn't see it coming at all so it was quite a shock. Of course you look back and can see that things weren't right but at the time, my whole damn world came crashing down. The reason for the split is quite unusual and has to do with a brain tumour she had two years ago. She has felt that it has changed her personality (quite a common occurance with brain tumours) but she didn't tell me the full extent until two weeks ago when she ended it.

I've had to leave the house and stay with a friend while sorting out a rental. I haven't had much contact with her since then. We have exchanged some texts but not seen her. This is the longest we have ever been apart so it's hard to get used to.

I've come to the point where I have accepted the relationship should end but it still fucking hurts. We have agreed to be friends because it's a totally amicable split and neither of us actually want it but if we were to continue it would eventually end badly and cause even more pain for the both of us. It just sucks so much to see our marriage ended for something completely out of our control.

I know it will get better in time, I know I will meet someone new eventually and everything will feel great and new again but getting to the point where I actually feel mentally capable and ready to do this is going to take a while. And each time I think I'm feeling more positive and ready to move forward something happens that drags me back down. First it was her cancelling the meet up we had planned to sort out legal stuff and what we are going to do with the house. Then it was her blocking me off from facebook. I don't even like facebook but I was surprised how much that hurt. Guess it just starts to feel real when you can see her doing everything to block you completely out of her life.

Anyways be strong dude, things will get better it's just putting in the time to get there. Keep yourself busy and surround yourself with friends if you can. Being on your own with just your thoughts will drive you crazy. Learn whatever lessons you need to make your next relationship more successful. Every relationship will teach you important things, hopefully things that will make you a better person. You will be someone new and better with time and will get the person you deserve.

 

[True Savior]

That could be because your meeting these girls because you feel you should, and your not over your old relationship.

It's complicated. Been 3 years so time has passed. But she's my best friend. I dont think the feeling will ever go away cause I liked her for a looong time and still do. But I made peace with that and proposed myself to just met people. And I did. But there's just emptiness. I find it very fucked up. I actually met a person who sorta played with my head but it didnt develop and so that didnt help either. It's perpetual indifference. I don't even get infatuated.

 

[takriel]

Do some physical activity, go running in nature for example.

 

[BladeoftheImmortal]

Plenty of fish in the sea, OP. Take some time for yourself, eat a pizza, go to the gym, and then get back in the saddle(best part ;-) )

You'll forget all about whoever it was.

 

[Laughing Banana]

Everyone has experienced such pain.

Just need to bear it, grit your teeth, and move on.

 

[Booser]

You will move on. It happens, no matter how much you're hurting right now. Trust me.

I went through a break up in feb. Long distance but I was planning on moving over there and imagined my life with this woman. Didn't work, so obviously I felt like shit and still do a little, but much less.

My main success story though, involved a girl I met in college and subsequently ended up working with too. I was in love with her for as long as I remembered, but there was never an opportunity for us to get together - until there was. I panicked and bailed out, and it was a decision that haunted me for years. She is married with a kid now. I left to travel the world and fell in love again. I rarely think about her these days, but when I do it's not painful. And I know that eventually it will be the same for this breakup and for you. In fact I look back now and realise that if I had stayed with that girl then I wouldn't have fulfilled many of my dreams and met so many other brilliant people that have enriched my life.

There is always the future ex- Mrs Booser to look forward to breaking up with! I hope the stories of heartbreak and recovery you'll hear will be of some comfort to you. We've all been there so we know what you're going through. Don't be afraid to talk it out.

 

[Tommyhawk]

Do some physical activity, go running in nature for example.

That's an very good advice.

After my last big breakup (~4 years ago) I started running.
It was an immense help because it actually took my mind of the breakup.

And it also helped me to become very fit.
Before the breakup I was a bit chubby (~87kg) and now I'm around 73kg, super fit and ripped.

Long story short, breakups can lead to better things in your life although they can seem like the end of the world at first.

 

[Alcotholic]

Ehhh... I think you'll actually enjoy being single once you get through this.

 

[Pachimari]

Yep I let myself get emotionally used by an ex for 6 months until she told me she met someone and fell in love with him. One of the worst feelings ever

I were like this but for two months after coming home from vacation. I emailed her, and she sent back an email telling me she is happy with two photos attached of her and her boyfriend, which is the guy she was with before she were with me for four years. Damn that hurt and still does today. So the replies in this thread are also helping me.

 

[Chuckie]

I were like this but for two months after coming home from vacation. I emailed her, and she sent back an email telling me she is happy with two photos attached of her and her boyfriend, which is the guy she was with before she were with me for four years. Damn that hurt and still does today. So the replies in this thread are also helping me.

Holy shit that is cruel

 

[Pachimari]

Holy shit that is cruel

She sent it to me on April 28 this year. Which was my birthday. And said he would come look for me when I got back home from vacation but he haven't yet. Although he have been calling me all kinds of names and sent my address to me, and asked me if I took my medicine as he hears I have mental issues (which I don't have, but I do suffer from social anxiety disorder, which I have gotten good control over), and that hurts. All of it hurts.

But from this breakup I have gotten new interests like basketball, learning a language and buddhism, so I'm coping.

Also good luck to the OP, you'll get through it, just don't drink yourself drunk!

 

[Chuckie]

She sent it to me on April 28 this year. Which was my birthday.

Girl is a sadist. Be happy she is out of your life.

 

[TheOfficeMut]

I recently got out of a 3.5 years relationship. I still think about her often, but what's helped me get through it and significantly heal is looking back on my relationship fondly, so much so that even now that we are broken up, I should not dwell because at least I got to experience it. Try to turn those negative feelings into positive ones. I'm convincing myself that I want to experience the same with another person or many at some point and that I'm simply building my resume, so to say.

 

[Krauser Kat]

Every great memory from the last 3 months has pretty much been with this girl. I thought we were friends and we wanted to be friends but i dont know anymore. Im just waiting for her to come back around.
Losing my new best friend is rough. I hope i havent.

 

[NIGHT-]

Yea I dated my ex for 2 1/2 years and we were friends for 6-8 months after. I've dated a lot of people but no one that I near the same connection with as her. I wish I met her later in my life, I was going through a lot of bs at the time which I ended up projecting on her. I have so much regret and guilt from that relationship that is making the healing so much harder.

 

[entremet]

It's complicated. Been 3 years so time has passed. But she's my best friend. I dont think the feeling will ever go away cause I liked her for a looong time and still do. But I made peace with that and proposed myself to just met people. And I did. But there's just emptiness. I find it very fucked up. I actually met a person who sorta played with my head but it didnt develop and so that didnt help either. It's perpetual indifference. I don't even get infatuated.

Are you still in contact with her?

If you are, I suggest you cutting off all contact.

You're only hindering the healing process and your ability to move on.

It sucks, but you gotta look after yourself, man. It's good to be selfish sometimes.

There's a reason that, barring rare circumstances, exes do not remain close friends.

 

[BeforeU]

I were like this but for two months after coming home from vacation. I emailed her, and she sent back an email telling me she is happy with two photos attached of her and her boyfriend, which is the guy she was with before she were with me for four years. Damn that hurt and still does today. So the replies in this thread are also helping me.

She sent it to me on April 28 this year. Which was my birthday. And said he would come look for me when I got back home from vacation but he haven't yet. Although he have been calling me all kinds of names and sent my address to me, and asked me if I took my medicine as he hears I have mental issues (which I don't have, but I do suffer from social anxiety disorder, which I have gotten good control over), and that hurts. All of it hurts.

But from this breakup I have gotten new interests like basketball, learning a language and buddhism, so I'm coping.

Also good luck to the OP, you'll get through it, just don't drink yourself drunk!

This just shows quality of the person. Instead of being sad, when you got the email. You should feel good that you didnt marry her. I mean it. Rubbing it on your face? She wasnt worth it in the first place.

 

[Death Metalist]

It hurts at first, it's confusing at first and you start to question alot of things for a while but chin up, OP. The road ahead will get much better and you'll thank yourself that you didn't end up spending life with a person that doesn't love you.

Sometimes, just letting go is the best thing to do and focus on what you want to do in life, whatever it is. If she loves you, or it was meant to be, she'll come back but don't hold that hope. Just focus on your friends, family and yourself. Also, learn from whatever mistakes that happened. Experience will always be a good thing to have. In time you'll find someone that really loves you, be patient.

Best wishes. Be grateful that whatever you experienced with this person, not everyone can or have such an experience.

 

[Kill Your Masters]

She sent it to me on April 28 this year. Which was my birthday. And said he would come look for me when I got back home from vacation but he haven't yet. Although he have been calling me all kinds of names and sent my address to me, and asked me if I took my medicine as he hears I have mental issues (which I don't have, but I do suffer from social anxiety disorder, which I have gotten good control over), and that hurts. All of it hurts.

But from this breakup I have gotten new interests like basketball, learning a language and buddhism, so I'm coping.

Also good luck to the OP, you'll get through it, just don't drink yourself drunk!

Damn. You dodged a black hole.

 

[Sarobi]

Been there before, OP. I know it's hard, but distract yourself somehow. It'll take some time before that feeling fades, but remember to just take it slow in the mean time. You'll get through it.

 

[True Savior]

Are you still in contact with her?

If you are, I suggest you cutting off all contact.

Yes I am but the cut off to me is never an option cause she's really my best friend, as in a very (very) regular contact. I knew her way before we dated and it's a friendship that I cherish too much to even think about getting away from it.

 

[legacyzero]

People who face this situation commonly forget where they'll be months down the road. I suffered a really bad break up about 12 years ago and I was fucking devastated. Just plain trashed.

What I failed to realize is that life seems to have a way of repairing things automatically. You just have to allow it to do it's thing. There will probably be some moment that comes a long that will captivate you, and you will move on.

It's ok to hurt. Let it hurt. But you have to focus on YOU now. Just dont forget to let yourself heal when the time calls for it.

 

[Booser]

She sent it to me on April 28 this year. Which was my birthday. And said he would come look for me when I got back home from vacation but he haven't yet. Although he have been calling me all kinds of names and sent my address to me, and asked me if I took my medicine as he hears I have mental issues (which I don't have, but I do suffer from social anxiety disorder, which I have gotten good control over), and that hurts. All of it hurts.

But from this breakup I have gotten new interests like basketball, learning a language and buddhism, so I'm coping.

Also good luck to the OP, you'll get through it, just don't drink yourself drunk!

Holy shit dude. Be glad you have the chance to cut someone like that out of your life. Your gain is his loss, he is still stuck with her, and could well end up getting burned similarly too.