Finally Realized My Mistake In Last Relationship
Hello everyone,
I think I have finally come to terms with what likely led to my ex girlfriend breaking up with me some two months ago. Although I guess there is no way for me to know for sure if this was the impetus behind the breakup, I feel as if after a lot of reflection on the subject I finally have something positive that I can keep in mind in my future relationships.
My mistake was conflating the happiness and love I felt with my girlfriend with my overall outlook on life, and MY general happiness.
This is somewhat difficult for me to put into words, but essentially I believe that I lost sight of ME--my goals, my value, my independence--and associated all my positive feelings with my girlfriend.
Don't get me wrong--I worked out everyday, attended my grad school classes, hung out with my friends--but I think I had honestly convinced myself that it was my girlfriend, and not everything else in my life that I worked hard for and have going for me that was responsible for making me happy.
I put us in front of me, and this is my mistake.
I am not sure exactly how this was manifested in our relationship. I think I, and maybe not even overtly, put too much pressure on her for ensuring that I was happy. I think I spent too much time with her, although she would often want to see me more often than she did. I know I made her "number one" in my thoughts--the problem being, she remained number one at almost all times.
As I am healing up, I will try not to ever lose sight of me again. I've worked hard for a lot of things in my life, and I am an awesome catch for someone fortunate enough to be with me.
Don't make the same mistake that I did.