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jeanxsong
Dec 12, 2009, 11:23 PM
I am a female in college. I just had my first boyfriend, a boy that lives on my floor. We just broke up after 2 months. I was already mad at him the weekend that I found out he wanted to break up so I just agreed to break it off. However, because it was my first break up, I made the break up simple, "We're thinking the same, let's just be floormates." and we broke up. But I never knew his reasoning for breaking up with me. I was so mad at him because I thought he played me. Cause he liked me a lot, he told me all the time that he liked me and he told my friends and roommates how much he liked me. And I know he was real. The problem that I had was that I never liked a guy before (weird huh?) because I am afraid of getting hurt, I don't open up my heart easily. So when my ex first asked me out, I agreed because I had interest in him. After a month, I was thinking I really liked this guy but then my friends questioned me "Are you sure you like him? Or are you js liking the fact that you have a boyfriend?" and from then, I was confused and I guess my attitude towards him changed.
I was so curious about his reason so I courageously txted him and asked him to talk. I went into his room and we started to drink. I was drunk and he was just buzzed. I asked him why he broke up with me and he answered "I felt burdened that I was your first boyfriend and I had to be perfect. And I also realized you didn't like me as much." And then we just started to talk, and then he hugged and kissed me and said that he still likes me.
I feel like I like this guy but I'm also not sure. I never liked anyone before so I don't know what it feels like but when I see my ex, I feel nervous and my heart beats. Also, I want to always look good in front of him and I miss him and I worry about whether he eats or if he's sick, etc...
But Im upset that I realized that I may like him after breaking up with him. He seems like he's not interested cause he doesn't txt/call me and he said "we're not in the same destiny." He says he still likes me, but I don't think he wants to get back.

My question: Do I like this guy? Or am I just suffering after affects of a breakup?
If I do like this guy, do I just need to give up because he doesn't want me anymore?
What can I do? Please help me. Thank you.

sabrewolfe
Dec 12, 2009, 11:34 PM
It definitely sounds to me that you like him. If he isn't showing the same interest in you, then you should give up. If he is really interested, he will let you know. Till then, let it go.

JoeCanada76
Dec 12, 2009, 11:42 PM
What to do with my ex?

Ex is an ex for a reason. What to do. Let the ex go.

amicon
Dec 13, 2009, 04:14 PM
He broke up with you. You're hurting from the breakup and you need time to heal. Try to have as little contact with him as possible so that you can get over him.

I wish
Dec 14, 2009, 08:32 AM
Relationships occur naturally. The fact that you lack experience may have contributed to your insecurities.

If you want to work things out with him, then you need to sit down with one another and try to come to a mutual understanding. Communication is key.

jaime90
Dec 14, 2009, 10:52 AM
There's a lot of pressure on people these days to have a girlfriend or boyfriend- so much in fact, that many people will compromise their boundaries, and settle for less than what they deserve when it comes to a significant other. The last thing you want to do is fall for the first guy you think you like for the sake of having a boyfriend. Unfortunately, a lot of people are like this these days, (I know a girl who fell for the first guy that paid her any attention- she was only 17. They got engaged 3 weeks after meeting each other, and broke up about a month later because according to her, "he wasn't who she thought he was.")
If I were you, I would wait to date again until you know the guy a little better. Also, when it comes to your ex, I would leave it rest and try to heal from the break-up. It's got to be tough, but the best thing you can do is move onward and upward, and be careful who you get emotionally involved with.

jeanxsong
Dec 16, 2009, 03:44 AM
Thank you to all. Great advice:)

What I chose to do: talk to him about how I really felt and take that burden off my shoulders. Nothing happened as in like we're not back together.

What I'm going to do: forget about him and the relationship and just let go of everything.

jaime90
Dec 16, 2009, 10:38 AM
Good choice.

amicon
Dec 16, 2009, 10:46 AM
That's a very great choice. Take good care of yourself.