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exbestfriend
Sep 12, 2007, 08:21 PM
Me and my 7 year boy friend broke up, after that day it appears that he was courting someone else... but its truly unfair because we had 7 years relationship just to dump me like that when he found someone new... what should I do to win him back? His my life, my entire life from high school to college life we're together... now I feel like I lost everything I have no reason to live and to do things... please help me, tell what should I do to win him back... help

crushedovernover
Sep 12, 2007, 09:30 PM
No contact.. He shoulndn't be your life. I promis you this from a guys point of view. If you sart dating or he hears about you going out having phone he will be calling.. DO NOT CONTACT HIM FOR AT LEAST A MONTH..

Synnen
Sep 12, 2007, 09:53 PM
Best way to get a guy back? Get over him, completely and totally.

Of course, then you won't WANT him back.

Life isn't fair, honey. I say that not to be mean, but to point out the reality of the situation. You need to live for YOURSELF, not some schmuck that would dump you after 7 years for some stupid chick he met and wants! Would you honestly tell your friend to go out with a guy like that? I wouldn't! So... why the heck do you WANT him back?

Cry, mourn for the relationship, but DON'T LET THAT JERK BACK INTO YOUR LIFE! He's so not worth you! You deserve better!

exbestfriend
Sep 13, 2007, 12:15 AM
Synnen & crushedovernover: thanks for the advice... I been trying to get over him because its been a month but the harder I try the harder for me to cope up... I'm longing for him so much since we haven't been talking I know I should really be so angry for what he did, but I guess the love is greater than angriness.
:(

DJ1963
Sep 13, 2007, 12:48 AM
I don't think you can win them back, they have to want to come back. But not contacting them is the best thing you can do.

exbestfriend
Sep 13, 2007, 01:43 AM
DJ1963: thanks for the reply... okey ill try best to do that

ilovcali
Sep 13, 2007, 08:43 AM
Quite honestly, the more you TRY TO GET OVER SOMEONE, the longer it will take because you still focus your energy on that person. By trying to get over someone, you still let them occupy your thoughts. STOP!

You will get over someone in due time. TIME is the only remedy for these situations. But the point is, there IS A REMEDY. You have to accept the pain and loss, you have no choice. The first thing you must to is STOP THINKING ABOUT GETTING HIM BACK.

Once a relationships goes on "break/breaks-up", you can never go back to it. You're longing for the safety and the comfort of what you knew, not just the guy who left you.

IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. You have to realize that at some point. Feel your pain and do what you must to MOVE FORWARD and whenever you find yourself looking back, remember HE GAVE UP 7 YEARS to court someone THE NEXT DAY!! Who in their right mind does that? No one who is mentally and emotionally sound.

Also STAY BUSY. WORK, WORK, WORK. If you don't want to go out with friends because you aren't up to it, STAY AT WORK LATE, WORK HARDER, GO FOR A JOG.

YOU DON'T WANT THIS TOOLBAG BACK!! YOU WANT THE SAD, LONELY, DEPRESSION TO GO AWAY. Don't confuse what you think you feel for what you really want. TIME will make it better.

You'll come out a much better person after this ordeal. And you'll BE FINE.

--Cali

exbestfriend
Sep 13, 2007, 10:18 PM
ilovcali: thanks for the enlighting message you know this the most darkest moment of my life because his my best friend to, that's why its hard that I lost a best friend and my boyfriend...
You know its really hard yeah the more I ignore the feeling the more I feel the longingness
For him... I do miss him a lot despite everything...

exbestfriend
Sep 13, 2007, 10:26 PM
Hi I'm the one who post the "how would i win my ex boyfriend back" (about me & my b7 year boyfriend broke up... then the next day he courts a new girl)... earlier this forum,
Now I'm asking from all the advice that I'm getting they say that I should leave him alone and try not to communicate... the thing is I'm trying my best but the more I suppressed myself from trying to communicate with him the harder for me...

"my question is physical distance like going abroad or somewhere every far would do much
help for me... because every now and then im tempted to go to him and see him every though we broke up already...."

Ash123
Sep 14, 2007, 09:51 AM
me and my 7 year boy friend broke up, after that day it appears that he was courting someone else... but its truly unfair because we had 7 years relationship just to dump me like that when he found someone new... what should i do to win him back? his my life, my entire life from highschool to college life we're together... now i feel like i lost everything i have no reason to live and to do things... please help me, tell what should i do to win him back... help
Please start here:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/relationships/how-break-up-survive-101-use-you-wish-114179.html

Chery
Sep 14, 2007, 10:10 AM
Just stay with us on this one..

We will help you through the stages.

There are stages in all break-ups and you are still at the first..

Don't give up, and by all means, keep us updated.

Try to be a little more elaborate about your feelings, fears, hopes, and tell us what you thought was so 'great' about this jerk. That will help you put things in perspective.

Soon, you will realize that he is not the only guy in the world who has qualities and it will knock your socks off.

C.U.on the forum, and have a good weekend.

P.S. Try and keep busy with friends and stay out as long as possible so that you won't be alone at your place too much. Go to a new pub, park, movie, etc. Just DON'T stay at home moping.

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crazyfighter96
Sep 14, 2007, 11:04 AM
Funny enough, I am going through the same thing, yes physical distance is good, don't communicate in way shape or form. Everyone will tell you that. I am actually trying to win my ex girlfriend back and she has a new boyfriend, so the only thing you can do is let it be. You can't force anything, remember that. What ever happens is meant to be, just let it go and see what happens. There is nothing you can do.

Jiser
Sep 14, 2007, 11:31 AM
One goes through many forms or stages of the breakup. Usually starting with, "What have i done?" "I want you back", "I must win them back"! Bla bla bla.

However after a pronlonged period of no contact your probably find you just don't want to know about the ex, what there up to, they dumped you! Who cares. Be the one that got away if you ask me!

They chose to no longer have you in their lives. Give it right up their sodding asses = D

Distance is good, its good to change your lives at least a bit after a break up but don't go moving countries just because of one guy or girl! Unless you want to :)

diya
Sep 14, 2007, 11:34 AM
When there is a knot in a rope... even if it mends, it usually never gets back to its normal shape... so even if u get back with him... it will never b the same... so honey... take it as one of life's experiences and always Thank God for whatever he does...

talaniman
Sep 15, 2007, 07:22 AM
You may be so used to this ex after so long, during your young years, and are use to him, and know nothing different. It takes time to heal from the death of a relationship, but you will heal, and be able to move on, as long as you cut all contact with the ex, and disappear from his life. Easier said than done, but you can build a life your happy, without him.

Chery
Sep 15, 2007, 07:40 AM
Speaking of healing..

Consider your broken heart.. imagine a broken bone and go through the steps..
1) it hurts like hell and needs mending, you cry and wonder how this could have happened.
2) gets examined, diagnosed and receives a cast. The cast prevents further damage and keeps the bone immobile so that it has a chance to heal.
3) once the cast has done it's job, we go to physical therapy to regain full movement to the appendage.

Now see the heart:
1) it hurts like hell and needs mending, you cry and wonder how this could have happened.
2) gets examined and diagnosed (you realize that someone has HURT you)
And receives a cast (the cast here is NO CONTACT) The NC prevents further damage and keeps the heart protected so that it has a chance to heal.
3) Once NC has done the job - and it never happens overnight - you take small steps in your social life to regain your self-awareness and self-respect.

And in both cases, it takes a whole lot of time to heal. You also remember what broke that bone and avoid further instances of the like. In a relationship, you learn what to avoid in the future.

It also pays to spend that time being constructive instead of destructive.

Keep us posted on your healing process - we will help wherever we can.

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devilzadvocate
Sep 15, 2007, 07:45 AM
You shouldn't persist... that's where I am right now with my ex girlfriend and it gets annoying to her that I am trying to insist back on a relationship... what I'm doing right now is keeping a low profile... the best to do is let this guy come to you... just stay away and let him decide what he wants...

diya
Sep 16, 2007, 02:59 AM
When breakups happen... they happen for a reason. My dear it's definitely hard to even comprehend whys and how's... and almost hard to forget the person... but I want an honest answer from you... is it because u're lonely that's why you want him want him back or because you love him still? I think you know very well what he did to you... so definitely it's could not be because you love him that you want him back... it's more of a feeling of not being together with someone who loves u... and believe with time... u will realize you wouldn't want him anymore...

talaniman
Sep 16, 2007, 06:25 AM
Anything that keeps you from contact with him, is a good thing in my opinion.

crushedovernover
Sep 16, 2007, 07:09 AM
I would like to no the answr of this question. And if they miss you enough even if they broke it off will they have enough balls to come back.. Or will they expect the dumped to come back eventually..

Jiser
Sep 16, 2007, 08:36 AM
We don't know crushed! Nobody knows, every one is different. Most if not all will probably not be back. It was broke for a reason and most of the dumpers were probably glad to get out of the relationship anyway. The only way to surely be happy is to go no contact. If they contact you they contact you but more often than not its never or you have moved on.

talaniman
Sep 16, 2007, 03:36 PM
Once the dumper has moved on, they rarely comeback, or look back. Sorry, but moving on yourself is the only option. Let me ask you, if you would take someone back after you dumped them, and moved on?? I know your looking for an excuse to get back with him, but I see no way. Your desperate and that's not healthy for you.

exbestfriend
Sep 19, 2007, 02:42 AM
I understand... but we all know how excruciating the longiness is... I'm dying to see him, hug him, kiss him... I'm so jealous knowing he has found a new girl over me... the fact that you know oh God I just can't accept that everything we been through he just throw it away...

I know maybe God has other purpose... at least this early I would know he will not be that faithful with me... that he not forever love me the way my love for him is...

Maybe I'm just some girl for him, I mean he probably doesn't see me to be with him for the rest of his life like he promise... this is so painful experience for me...

exbestfriend
Sep 19, 2007, 09:00 PM
me and my 7 year boy friend broke up, after that day it appears that he was courting someone else... but its truly unfair because we had 7 years relationship just to dump me like that when he found someone new... what should i do to win him back? his my life, my entire life from highschool to college life we're together... now i feel like i lost everything i have no reason to live and to do things... please help me, tell what should i do to win him back... help

Hello guys I'm really confused now... after we broke up... after month he says that he thinks he still loves me and he is so uncertain about the new girl too. I don't know he says he don't understand his feelings... I'm vulnerable at this time and I'm afraid that I might give in to him again and I'm really afraid that he might leave me again...

I'm still in love with him, but I'm really hurt of what he did to me then now he said he is really sorry and he regrets it... but its unfair that he just come and go in my life when ever he pleases... so I told him that only time will tell if we're meant for each other... but my hearts aches for him... I wish if this time its true that he really sorry then I'm so happy...

Please advice me... or perhaps he just miss all the things we used to do... you know

ilovcali
Sep 19, 2007, 09:39 PM
STAY STRONG, STAY STRONG. Don't give in to this wishy-washy guy. He's using and abusing you. STAY AWAY FROM HIM. And tell him to stop talking to you. What he's doing with you is NOT NICE. But you are letting him do it by continuing to talk to him.

Don't date someone you can't trust. YOU CAN'T TRUST THIS GUY. RUN!!

And STAY STRONG. We all know it hurts. BUT IT WILL PASS. STAY AWAY FROM HIM.

--Cali

exbestfriend
Sep 19, 2007, 10:21 PM
Yes ilovecali I know I should really be strong because I still love him but I don't want him to just come back and then if ever he feels uncertain again about his going to live me... maybe I can't take that anymore if it happens... thanks ilovecali

exbestfriend
Sep 20, 2007, 02:41 AM
Hi guys after almost a month of break up my ex tells me that he was sorry and he regrets everything... but I told him time can heal me and the wound he created... I suffered a lot I beg a lot, and I cried all the tears for him to come before... I mean its not too late its just that after the time apart it somehow gives me a chance to think more about myself and what I really want in the relationship... I sort of dated once and intentionally made him found out that through a friend... he said he was really jealous about it and he thinks he can't take it if another guy touchesme sort of like that...

But during my appeal to him to come back he almost cried pleading that his in love with this girl (his neighbor)... I'm confused now should I believed him or not... but because of this site and some time apart from him I was really thinking a lot... I think mydecision is to pursue my going abroad for work... because time and distance can make us both think if we still want this relationship

7 years is a very long time to just throw away I'm just glad now at least he knows it too...

Thanks guys

cerulean
Sep 20, 2007, 02:50 AM
me and my 7 year boy friend broke up, after that day it appears that he was courting someone else... but its truly unfair because we had 7 years relationship just to dump me like that when he found someone new... what should i do to win him back? his my life, my entire life from highschool to college life we're together... now i feel like i lost everything i have no reason to live and to do things... please help me, tell what should i do to win him back... help
Have you found out if it is true that he's in love with someone else?

exbestfriend
Sep 20, 2007, 03:25 AM
Yes, first I made him chose between us, but he choose her... two, I asked him to be totally hones... at first he was denying everything... but then he gave in and said he is in love with her... that he likes her a lot and doesn't really want to be with me except continue to court her instead... he thinks she needs him more that I do... because I can take care of myself much more stuff like that... :mad:

devilzadvocate
Sep 20, 2007, 05:28 AM
Don't try to win him back.. I know how much it hurts right now I'm going through yhe same thing. The more I tried winning my ex back the more I got hurt cause she insisted that it was over. The best thing to do is to give it some time.. He might seem the world to you right now but in a few weeks you start realizing you need to move on and not dwell on a relationship. Length in a relationship is just a number . You felt greatly for him
And now you could move on and say you have loved. Don't go running after him.. If he loves you he'll come to you. He needs to realize. But don't sit around waiting for him either. Live your life.. Go out with your friends.. Get a hobbie. Keep yourself busy. You'll be fine!

exbestfriend
Apr 20, 2008, 08:11 AM
Hi I'm exbestrfiend I have previously posted on theis site before about my breakup with my boyfreind for 7 years. (almost) after the day he broke up with me I realized I was already replace with some girl in their neighborhood. She was really pretty that I know why and of course we went to ups and down before and we have also problems. I'm still not over him and I still love him but I I'm still very angry of what he did to me before all my humiliation from the people around us and I even also beg the new girl to stay away from him. But then they still continue.but I really love him before but his the one to give in and break up with me. He said he fell in love with a new girl.. men,, I cried so bad and I beg so much for 1 and half months.. I really lost myself before and then I realized I have to stood up and let go... so I went away I quit my work and move to singapore and work here and start a new life!

After 4 month he said he will come here with me and will start a new life again( I heard they didn't went well and also separated).. then I was really having second thoughts but I said okey... but when he got here I realize that I'm still not over with the feeling of angerness to him and I still very mad at him. Its like my pride I still love him but I'm fightingmyself.. I don't know help me I want him still but I can't give my trust again because I was really badly hurt for what he did to me before... besides while we are away I tried so hard to gain myself and to stand up when he comes back I was really happy but pain is still there. I know we can't be happy because I know that pain in the past will continue to huant us. He went home again to his work and I feel jealous knowing the girl is neighbor. Help me what to do.. is my decision to let go is the right decision I'm making?

It's a decision that I might regret I know but after I said we wait for the pain to heal for sometime he rarely calls me maybe his also trying to move on himself. Wahhh I don't know what to do I'm so confuse... advise

Ash123
Apr 20, 2008, 09:44 AM
Please see my breakup guide below.

Hang in there!


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nickshehe
Apr 20, 2008, 09:44 AM
I would get over him to be honest...
I mean if he went out with a girl immediately after going out with you, and then immediately after things don't work out with the new girl - he comes back to you - and you take him(mistake)...
He wouldn't have had a time where he would be alone, hence the chances are he hasn't changed much... This could mean that it's very probable that he will hurt you again..
He knows that you're there for him , whenever , so now he's taking you for granted.. If he is never scared of losing you (because you allow him that power) then he will walk all over you like a welcome mat.

Like it's been said many times before on this site. No Contact.
You deserve better treatment than that.. Imagine how much he values you to start going out with someone immediately after breaking up with you (you were together for 7 whole years!) Of course you're angry! You have every damn right to be angry...
Tell him to pack up and leave you alone.

talaniman
Apr 20, 2008, 10:00 AM
You have done the right thing for yourself, and now you must heal, and that isn't easy after a 7 year relationship. It will take time, and a lot of strength, and work on your part. There is so much pain to heal from, but it can be done, once you make the decision to love yourself, and what you want, more than you love him, and what he wants. He had a chance, and blew it, so now, its you being happy with yourself, and moving on from the selfish ex. Please click on the 4 posts in my signature, for some really good insights, and ideas, of how to move on with your life. It starts with, NO CONTACT, from him at all. No calls, texts, emails, or smoke signals. Disappear from his life. Banish him from yours.

exbestfriend
Apr 20, 2008, 10:26 PM
I know I should move on no matter what but its feels like dying each step I make to go away I can't totally step out... I'm so afraid and the more I try harder the painful and harder it gets...

I really tried not contacting him but it feels like end of the world hehehehe seriously its really hard I know I shouldn't be but I'm really jealous to that girl... I can hardly breath the thought of them to gether... help what I need to help is myself because I'm the one who can't accept and forget and forgive... I'm so down now I don't know what to do I'm beginning to loose focus again to work...

talaniman
Apr 21, 2008, 04:14 AM
Click on the links in my signature, and get some insight into your situation. Your feelings are normal, and we have all been through your pain.

nickshehe
Apr 21, 2008, 05:37 AM
7 years is a long time so its normal that you feel this way.. I only got out of a 9 month relationship and it's been a month since we broke up and I feel like breaking down sometimes as well - so I can't even begin to imagine how you feel.. But I know from reading what you said that you deserve better than this, and whenever you feel down you should come on here and read what you told us, and instead of feeling sad or jealous or whatever, you should feel angry! You should love yourself enough to not allow things to be the way they are... Why should he be going out and having fun while you're at home, alone and depressed thinking about him?
Love yourself and don't allow this to happen.. Meet up with friends, go out, meet new people.. it won't make you forget him but it is a step towards feeling better.. You'll never forget him but you can heal from this.
Time heals all wounds (cliche` but true).. what you should avoid now is maintaining contact with him.. because that will delay the process and that's where you will be in pain.

exbestfriend
Apr 21, 2008, 06:20 PM
Thank for the comments and help... id don't how to get through this I know I should... its insecurities and jealous is hovering around me... that delays my process of moving on... gosh I still for him a lot and I hate myself that I'm actually still in love with him despite everything... I don't know how to take all the pain away thanks for all the advices I really appreciated it otherwise I just be stck in my room crying over hm...

kolenovic
Apr 21, 2008, 06:49 PM
hi im exbestrfiend i have previously posted on theis site before about my breakup with my boyfreind for 7 years. (almost) after the day he broke up with me i realized i was already replace with some girl in their neighborhood. she was really pretty that i know why and of course we went to ups and down before and we have also problems. im still not over him and i still love him but i im still very angry of what he did to me before all my humiliation from the people around us and i even also beg the new girl to stay away from him. but then they still continue.but i really love him before but his the one to give in and break up with me. he said he fell in love wiht a new girl..men,,, i cried so bad and i beg so much for 1 and half months .. i really lost my self before and then i realized i have to stood up and let go... so i went away i quit my work and move to singapore and work here and start a new life!

after 4 month he said he will come here with me and will start a new life again( i heard they didnt went well and also separated)..then i was really having second thoughts but i said okey... but when he got here i realize that im still not over with the feeling of angerness to him and i still very mad at him. its like my pride i still love him but i m fightingmyself..i dont know help me i want him still but i can't give my trust again because i was really badly hurt for what he did to me before.... besides while we are away i tried so hard to gain myself and to stand up when he comes back i was really happy but pain is still there. i know we can't be happy because i know that pain in the past will continue to huant us. he went home again to his work and i feel jealous knowing the girl is neighbor. help me what to do.. is my decison to let go is the right decision im making?

its a decision that i might regret i know but after i said we wait for the pain to heal for sometime he rarely calls me maybe his also trying to move on himself. wahhh i dont know what to do im so confuse... advise
If he did it to you once he will definitely do it again so get over him and move on plenty of fish in the see you will love again you will find mr right trust me it happened to me

exbestfriend
Apr 24, 2008, 10:29 PM
Wow thanks for this inpiring thoughts I know what I should do but the greatest enemy is myself hehehe but I'm really taking all this words as they say mind over matter...

exbestfriend
Jul 30, 2008, 08:42 PM
Dear all help me advice/… I made a decision to break up with my boyfriend since we cannot solve issues anymore… we tried it again after breaking up for a year but it get worst and I give up he is also but also confused. I don’t know if he still see someone and I do see someone other guys once and a while but nothing serious. I cut all our means of communication. But my problem is I missed so much and I know that separating is the best way for us both. Sorry I know I should fight the feelings but its real;ly getting over me. Is OK if I say hi or

maxim_r
Jul 30, 2008, 08:48 PM
No, just maintain no contact. Just because you miss him doesn't mean he's right for you. It's a natural human response to miss old habits, even if they are no good. You've already given it several chances and it's only getting worse. You know deep inside he's not right for you. Just move on and if you maintain no contact it will be much easier.

pwtnu4
Jul 30, 2008, 08:59 PM
Yea I agree, it seems as if you know things won't work out with you too... you've tried but they just won't but yet you're still hurting which is natural. The best thing for your sake is to go to NC for as long as it takes for you to heal. Maybe someday down the road you can maintain a friendship but not now as you need time to heal. I'm going through somewhat of the same thing... I want to stay good friends with my ex because I believe we can be, but there's no way right now it can happen because it would hurt every time I talk to her. Maybe in a few months if ever... but I need some time to get over her.

exbestfriend
Jul 30, 2008, 09:08 PM
maxim_r and pwtnu4 thanks for the advice I know I should maintain no contact... I Thank God I have been not trying to contact him although inside really hurts not to hear his voice and see him at all... its also my fault because I loved him so much that's why I'm hurting this much also... I hate my stubborn heart sorry guys... im so pissed off I know I should moved on but I missed so much still anyway I hope I could get over him as soon as possible I hate the feelings...

friend4u178
Jul 30, 2008, 09:17 PM
Its not easy but really it just takes time , as time goes you will feel better and better each day. You'll have setbacks but you'll get over them.

So NO CONTACT , because the moment you make contact you go back to square one and start all over again.

Good Luck!

Romefalls19
Jul 31, 2008, 05:51 AM
Stick with No Contact as it will be the best way for you to heal and get better

exbestfriend
Jul 31, 2008, 08:40 PM
friend4u178 and Romefalls19 thanks for the comments... appreciate so much... :o I will really try all my best

N0help4u
Jul 31, 2008, 09:36 PM
You miss the good times with him. When people break up after some time your mind focuses on the good and rejects the bad times so then you are missing him. The more you talk to him to ease the pain the more you are going to feel a need to contact him. So do yourself a favor and remind yourself WHY you broke up and be strong in NO contact.

exbestfriend
Oct 21, 2009, 07:36 AM
Hi its been awhile since my last post... dear everyone please advice me. I have been troubling on my emotions with my ex. A short preview my ex and I broke up 2 years ago, we were on the rack when he had fall for someone. Then I kep insisting or begging to reconciliation but he really doesn't want anymore he doesn't pick me this time.so I give up after a month of pursuing him and then I went away. After a month he came back to me and telling me how stupid he was and wants a reconciliation. I still love him and I want to test his sincerity so I let hi court me and stuft... but later on I tld him to stop. Then he is really pushy he is emotionally blackmailing me, he said his been drinking galot and if feel sorry for him he lost a job because he can't perform well I feel so sorry for him... buti feel like I have enjoyed being single ( I'm in different country from him). I know to myself I'm still in love with him and I'm not ready to commit. But I don't want to tell him what my feelings are(because he will keep pushing) all I told him is that I wish were just friends and he should stop pursuing me. I know it may sounds crazy... but since we had been on for almost 7 years its really not that easy to fade the love away. I have forgiven him form his mistakes... but I'm not really to commit to him or to anyone... MY QUESTions is this normal emotion? I mean after 2 years plus... im sorry guys I hope you enlighten me because I'm so down now, I don't know I feel responsible if he do something bad to himself.but I really can't commit to him,. im traumatized by all the experience even I know I still care for him... please help... how can I tell him to stop beating himself for what happen to us because he seems never want to listen... im scared guys please help

I wish
Oct 21, 2009, 08:45 AM
Entire story merged so that we can follow the story from the beginning.

Hi exbestfriend, wecome back!

If you keep talking to one another before even recovering from the break up, then you're not really recovering. You're just postponing the agony.

You say that you broke up 2 years ago, but it seems like you haven't recovered at all in the last 2 years.

Seems like you've been given this advice many times before, but you need to go 100% NO CONTACT until you have fully recovered from the break up.

Our buddy Rome made a list of the rules while you were away that should help you: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/relationships/nc-rules-faqs-332732.html

You need to understand that if you keep talking to one another, it creates false hope, confusion and prolongs the pain and suffering. Leave each other alone so that you can heal. He needs to learn to recover on his own and not through you.

exbestfriend
Oct 21, 2009, 08:59 AM
Hi I wish... thank you for your response. I know actually we had stop communicating for several months until one for his friends told me to talk to him because they seems he is losing his senses... so I ttalk to him. To fix his life and he lost appetite in life.. so I felt so guilty living him in that state. Because I'm scared what he will do to his life. Anyway I know its partly my wrong because I'm so pitiful... and even I told him to stop he won't stop,. I know I said I love him still... but because of the things happening I'm so scared... I'm scared to him to all the things he might do and I'm scared of myself because I know the right things to do I just want him to stop too... but I'm stressed by his begging me and all.. how can I escaped from all this,. I can stop the communication I think I can but what if he destroy his life because of it? I can take the blame... thanks for sparing time to read this.. thanks

zeeniee
Oct 21, 2009, 09:03 AM
HI Best friend,
The only thing you can do good for you- is carry on doing things that make your life special for you. I am sure over the past two years you have been doing that- and so keep going.

I don't think you should talk to him, or be friends as this will set you back and bring back all the feelings you once had for him= harder for you and at the end of the day, he may be v sorry etc etc... but dont forget how he dumped you so quick for someone else... what makes you think he won't do this again??

Leave him be, let him sort his mess out- he is a big boy right? Be v lucky that your not with him now= a better chance for you to meet someone who will treat you way better and with respect.

Talking to him, keeping in touch will only make him feel he can win you back when and as he wants- have respect for yourself and don't let him walk all over you again. Once is enough. Instead remember him for what he was and accept that that was then.. but this is now.

You are not responsible for his mess in his life- HE IS! And so you don't owe him- helping him out etc, he owes it to himself- only he can sort him out.

exbestfriend
Oct 21, 2009, 09:12 AM
zeeniee: hi thanks... I have fun and really enjoyed mylife now... I know some point I'm missing him but I got a lot of trauma with this... thank you for your advice, I'm just super soft hearted. I have made my stand 2 years ago and I'm planning to do so its just the emotional blackmail I'm suffering friend that I'm going through today... I hope everything will be settle soon... I always pray for his healing too... because I myself is not 100% yet but I'm getting there... I hope so really... what to do with this emo blackmailing? I just ignore him then? But what if he did somethng bad?

zeeniee
Oct 21, 2009, 09:23 AM
HI Exbest friend,

Look once upon a time- you two were together and it was great etc and then he made a choice and left this relationship. What ever mess he is in today- is based on HIS CHOICES not yours. He created them, whether his relationships failed, him drinking too much, him losing his job= he made these choices or allowed himself to be in these situations. Only he can sort this out- if he wants to- again he has this choice- he can wake up and get his a s s in gear or spend the rest of his life in self pity.

As you happen to care for him, perhaps you can send ONE email- explaining to him kindly- that you can't help him, you want to be left alone and only he can sort his mess out and end with a good bye and leave it be. This way he knows he got a final comment/ view from you and you not keeping in touch means- you want to get on with your life- which happens to be damm important. If he respects anything you say- he will understand, you deserve to be happy and he will let you get on with your life... IF he don't get this= he is v selfish, stupid and pathetic.

Remember- You are not responsible for his actions, your only responsible for yours. You don't have to care for him, like you did once when you were his GF- he lost all that when he dumped you. You owe him Jack- shi t.

I wish
Oct 21, 2009, 09:25 AM
You cannot be responsible for his healing process. A break up means that you are no longer in each other's lives. You need to take care of yourself and he needs to take care of himself. You're not longer responsible for one another.

exbestfriend
Oct 21, 2009, 09:35 AM
zeeniee and I wish: thanks for the time to answer this... ill be strong enough to face this... and ill keep up with all your advices... I'm also tired to control the situations... I know I tried to do my part and I'm hurting too... ill update you guys what it turned out.. ill remember your advices... wish me dear luck... take care and God bless...

U both are helping me with what I'm going through thanks so much

none12345
Oct 21, 2009, 09:49 AM
You don't have to stop moving to move on. All you got to do is don't waste any more time trying to get him back. You deserve better. Just get on with your life and eventually you ll notice that you have moved on.

exbestfriend
Oct 21, 2009, 09:56 AM
You dont have to stop moving to move on. All you gotta do is dont waste any more time trying to get him back. You deserve better. Just get on with your life and eventually you ll notice that you have moved on.

thanks for dropping... yeah I will and no matter how hard I'm trying still we all know its not hard... arh =p I thanks I know I deserve more than all the emotional turmoil I'm undergoing,, thanks I wish its really easy

normalgirl
Nov 7, 2009, 11:28 PM
My ex and I broke up like about four months ago because he left town, it was hard at first and on time it got better. Though I kissed other guys and did stupid stuff like calling, texting or emailing him, I finally made it through. The most hurting thing was that two weeks after he left, he told me (cz we kept on being friens, which is actually not so bad, but I don't recommend it if you're not over the relationship.) that he was seeing this other girl he met on his new town.

My first reaction was really fake because he told me on msn, so I prettended to be just fine. Two weeks later he came for a visit and we went out with our friends and when we were alone in his car I couldn't help it but tell him the true.

So I did and he told me he didn't love me anymore, you can imagine my face when he did. I felt awful. After he left I called him and told him that this time I was going to take him out of my life for a while because I wasn't ready yet. We didn't speak for like a month and I felt better. Though I kept knowing all about his relationship with her through Facebook.



Anyway, I finally felt better, but come on, I had to go through so much! I know it hurts but breakups are so much easier than what they seem. So, I've selected what I call easy steps that might help you not only to finally get over the relationship but to show your ex you're fine with him having a new girlfriend.



1. Don't: call him, text, or Skype, msn, Facebook, Hi5, etc. Really try to cut off contact. I know this is hard, believe me, I do, we had a really long relationship (actually the longest one I ever had) . Especially because you're used to a rutine next to this person, so this is the only way to move on.

2. Try: to keep the best memories, who wants hard feelings anyway? Better think of the relationship as a good thing that had to end eventually. Though you know that if it ended, whatever the reason was, you are always off for a new and better start. This might sound like a cliché but believe me, you so diserve bettter.

3. DON'T, really DON'T kiss or sleep with other guys just to make you feel beter or for revenge. This is the most "anti-helpful" thing you can do and here are two simple reasons why: First, you are giving for free everything to a guy you don't care about and who probably doesn't care about you either. And last, your ex is going to find out and this are your chances: he might feel dissapointed of you and think about you as a and that's for sure something you don't want; he also will think (which is true, most of the time at least, because guys have such a huge ego) that you're doing this just to get back at him and he'll feel like he's the most important thing in your life.

4. Stop: thinking about getting over the breakup. This might sound crazy, but believe me, as soon as you stop thinking about getting over him, you will. Because, you are giving too much importance about getting over it that you're not.

5. Talk: When you really feel like you can talk to him, if you stayed friends offcourse, and you feel okay with the fact that he might (like just happened to me) tell you about how he told her he loved her or whatever thing about his new girl, go ahead talk to him. Men think they are so important in our lives that we can't face things without them or even face them. Well a true fact is that if you show him you're fine, and by showing I don't mean telling him "Hey, I'm doing fine!" nooo, I mean show him you've learned from the breakup and that there's no reason why not to stay friends. As well let him know that you actually think his new girlfriend is really pretty (this might sound as the craziest thing ever, but it worked for me). This way you'll show him that you are totally fine with it.



Well, that's it. I really hope that this works for someone. I wrote it because I made all this mistakes in the past and I didn't find anyone who will actually tell me some sort of steps for free and the books or online guidance or whatever had a price. So this is completely uninterested help. I'm not going to charge you for reading it, haha, I just hope to read some of your stories, opinions and suggestions. Maybe in this way we can help each other.

And last but not least, 6. Remmember: though you made a lot for mistakes there's always time to show that you're doing fine. I'm sure you're a hottie, don't let anyone tell you either, but that's not the only thing. You're a great and smart girl. So what if he found a new girl, in time and with no pressure you'll find another guy as well, who believe me will make you happier.