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  • Aug 19, 2008, 04:44 PM
    hjpan
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FULLofRACQUET
    She claimed that she found out about it during our relationship. That was a sickening day when she told me that. Because she followed that up with, "I have no idea who I could have gotten it from either." Showing that she was playing around a lot more before the two of us than I ever imagined. RED FLAG. RED FLAG. And I looked right through it. Lesson Learned.


    If she did not inform you before sex, she's in trouble here.
    You, sir, will be getting money from her back if you take it to court.
    Are you going to do that? It's your choice. Regardless, HPV is incurable.
  • Aug 20, 2008, 01:23 PM
    FULLofRACQUET
    Well, I made the mistake of getting on Facebook today, and the first thing I see on the news feed is her new status "((Her Name) Hearts Him!). At first I was a little angry, but then I quickly logged out and came on here to read. After taking some time to re-gather my thoughts, I realized that I am maturing about this and that it doesn't really bother me. I had a good day! I went and played some basketball with my friends, I lifted some weights, I might have found a place to live. I even have my evening planned to spend some time with my friends.

    I'm just wondering? Do you think she is saying those things intentionally to try to get to me since I haven't contacted her in over a week? It doesn't really matter, but I thought it would be beneficial for people to hear and discuss if somebody else is going through the same thing.

    My opinion is that she is insecure, and that things aren't going as well as she says they are, and now she is just trying to put on a front to try to get a rise out of me. What she doesn't know though is that I have been on a great website (this one) discussing things out and moving on with my life without her.

    So, what do you think? Is she attempting at jealousy or is she actually moving on (which I hope she is, and I hope she is beginning to find what she is looking for)?
  • Aug 20, 2008, 01:29 PM
    MDGadgetGuy
    Hi FullofRACQUET- It is difficult to say if she is moving on or not. Everyone copes differently. However, what is for certain is she is dealing with the situation at a child's level. She may not have the ability to transcend this so you should be prepared for more childish behavior. No problem with you checking out the FaceBook page. You are in the process of mourning and moving on with your life wich is a very positive thing. The fact that you can predict negative outcomes from visiting the site shows you that you are learning from your experiences. Give yourself some time to sort things out. Best not to be a fortune teller for her however. Focus on being the person you want others to respect you for being. Keep up the good work.
  • Aug 20, 2008, 01:54 PM
    FULLofRACQUET
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MDGadgetGuy
    Focus on being the person you want others to respect you for being.

    This should be posted on every board! What an uplifting statement!
  • Aug 20, 2008, 04:11 PM
    MDGadgetGuy
    Thanks for your vote of confidence FullofRACQUET! I am glad you are able to make use of my insight. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything. I fell into the Psych career path accidentally and am working on my second BA. I am starting to find a natural inclination so I will most likely end up going for a PhD. I really enjoy helping others and have my own unique counseling philosophy.
  • Aug 20, 2008, 04:27 PM
    Janmarie
    You have grown alot since you asked your first questions and recieved many valuable opinions and insights. You may not see a lot of changes in yourself but we can and you are doing a great job, you are focused, more confident and things in your life (like the possibility of a new place) are all coming together for you. Keep thinking those positive thoughts.....and in times when you feel like you are failing...come here and we will help support you back to center.

    Keep reminding yourself that whatever you ask for you will recieve...ask for positive things.

    Try not to focus to much on what she might be thinking or even why she does what she does. Detach yourself and think of happy visions of a life without her. Your new life.
  • Aug 20, 2008, 04:28 PM
    talaniman
    One thing that checking up on her online is, the questions it raises for which there are no answers, but it can be distracting, and hurtful. At least you left quickly, and got busy, and that's exactly what you should do.

    Just stay off her Facebook, and keep doing what your doing. What she does, and the motives behind her actions is, IRRELEVANT to what your doing, so stay focused on what matters to you.
  • Aug 20, 2008, 05:50 PM
    Danap
    Wow, you had quite the worldwind didn't you. Your head must be spinning. You know, no matter what anyone tells you and how good and positive the advise is, you will only be able to shake her when you have absolutely had enough. You will decide one day that you no longer want to be put through the ringer by someone who is obviously not on the same page. When that happens you will feel so much lighter and so relieved. She was and still is blocking your view. Thank her for getting out of the way of a better mate in your life. Realize that we all have to go through some turmoil in order to really appreciate the peace that comes after.
  • Aug 20, 2008, 08:09 PM
    FULLofRACQUET
    CURVE BALL!

    She called tonight.

    I didn't answer, and she didn't leave a message.

    I did notice that she finally picked up her bike at the bottom of my apartment stairs. So, I'm guessing that is all that it's about.

    It was almost another road block though. Right when I noticed that it was her # on my phone, I started to think about what it could be. Even a little part of me wanted her to be calling to want me. Is that bad? I have no intentions of getting back together with her, but she keeps on doing this... why can't she just let things rest for a while?
  • Aug 21, 2008, 08:19 AM
    FULLofRACQUET
    20 minutes after my previous post, she texted me.

    I forgot that I put a small thing in one of her bags. It was a gift that I got her about 2 weeks before she broke up with me, but I was saving it for her birthday. I threw it in there without trying to get a reaction, I even totally forgot about it. I just figured that I couldn't use it and I didn't know anybody else that would like it, so why not?

    Well, she texted me telling me how much she liked it and then she thanked me.

    I didn't respond.

    1 Week and 2 days of NC!
  • Aug 28, 2008, 09:10 AM
    FULLofRACQUET
    UPDATE: Unexpectedly Dumped
    UPDATE: Here is my original question:https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/relati...ed-248629.html

    Well, I had the first encounter with her exactly 2 weeks after I started NC. I was nice to her when I first saw her before our class. She ended up following me into the room and sitting right next to me. During class, it almost became a competition of who was happier. She was trying to joke with me and I would oblige. We surprisingly laughed a lot! I didn't want to make it seem like she has a negative effect on me. We even ended up discussing the Democratic National Convention and I told her my views. We are on opposite belief systems when it comes to politics. Well, after class I gave her another bag of her stuff that I accumulated while cleaning out my apartment. She dropped the bag on accident and broke everything anyway. Figures. She talked to me for a little longer and she was of course texting and checking her phone the whole time. We parted ways.

    About 3 hours later she texts me and begins to bash my beliefs in politics. I didn't want to respond, but I have to stick up for my beliefs. I ended up getting into a political debate with her via text. She then tells me that my thoughts are good, unlike most people our age. I didn't respond back.

    Yesterday, I had to stop at the store to pick up some ice cream for a party. I park my car, get out and I am instantly face to face with my ex's sister and her husband. Awesome! I made sure to be very nice to them and I talked to them with a smile on my face. I didn't bring up my ex once. I said bye, told them to take care, and walked away with a skip in my step and a smile on my face. Of course, my ex texts me asking if I saw her sister today. I didn't respond back.

    After seeing her though for the first time after a while, I still felt feelings. I am having some trouble getting over her for some reason, mostly because of my dreams. Whenever I sleep, she is always in my dreams. It's driving me crazy. I'll wake up thinking about her because of these dreams.

    I figure I would share this with you to get some feedback. Maybe some advice or insight.
  • Aug 28, 2008, 09:48 AM
    Ithappenstoall
    A little bump in the road, it happens. Just keep NC and go one with your life and ignore her texts and all. You acted very well in this situation and you have to be proud of yourself. Things will still remind you of her and you will unexpectedly run into her, just remember to keep your interactions short and polite and go on with your day and life, leave the past in the past as she doesn't deserve you thiking about her. The time you shared was great and you both enjoyed it, but do not let yourself g TC
  • Aug 28, 2008, 12:02 PM
    FULLofRACQUET
    What does g TC mean? Sorry, I'm not good with the lingo...
  • Aug 28, 2008, 12:46 PM
    BMI
    I believe it stands for too close.

    You cannot control whom you see and where you see them. You did well when faced with both parties. I think it quite commonafter a break-up to re-visit the relationship after an encounter with anex or even family members, always trying to interpret what the other is doing.

    Time will lessen all of this. If you can avoid her than do so, if you can't than NEVER let your feelings show or look to deeply into what is just an innocent meeting.
  • Aug 28, 2008, 02:10 PM
    talaniman
    Relax dude, you have just had some old feelings stirred up for a bit, but it will pass. It had only been two weeks, so it wasn't like those feelings were dead, and buried, and the same for the dreams, your still fresh from the break up, and the dust has yet to really settle. It will.
  • Aug 29, 2008, 11:34 PM
    Ithappenstoall
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FULLofRACQUET
    What does g TC mean? Sorry, I'm not good with the lingo...

    Sorry FullofRacquet I was writing go (forgot the o) and TC stands for take care lol
  • Sep 2, 2008, 08:21 PM
    FULLofRACQUET
    Somehow, when you think things are going great, things just need to snow ball. I have been trying to help a lot of you out lately, and now I'm afraid I might need some help. I hit a bump in the road.

    Things were going great, but today I was extremely depressed. My ex is in my class, and I decided to sit on the other side of the room today next to some people I knew instead of sitting where I did last time when she sat next to me. She went straight for the seat she had last time, not expecting to see me on the other side of the room. I didn't talk to her or look at her once today. 2 hours without anything. This was the first time in almost a year of knowing her that I didn't talk to her while in the same room. It's tough, especially with all the history. I was of course joking around with my friends and laughing and paying attention to class. I didn't hear anything from her the entire class.

    Well, afterwards I had a very strange and sickening feeling. I spent some time by myself and began to write. It was very depressing material.

    Well, I got home and I checked e-mails, and then DUN DUN DUN!! I checked Facebook. She changed her profile pic and added photos. Of course I look... I couldn't restrain. Her and her new man... all over the place... all over each other... a camping trip... her in his t-shirt... I have tried to take advice from all of you wonderful people, but this hit me hard. I am so depressed right now, and I need some help. I was doing so well! Please tell me that I am getting close to the end of the hurt!

    I just wish I had somebody to turn to, but everyone believes I'm over this situation. It's destroying me!! I just wish I could have had a head start like she did to find somebody else! I mean... this guy (28) is 8 years older than her, but he acts like a teenager. She told me that I was immature!! I'm 1/2 a year older than her. It looks like she is drinking, and smoking, and smoking pot again... everything that she quit and limited when with me. I care about her and worry about her because of her HPV. I know I shouldn't, but we did have an emotional connection one way or another. I know it's not my problem because it's her life, but it's so tough to sit back and watch! Why couldn't I have been more of a man during the relationship? Talked to her. Destroyed my jealousy and insecurities?

    I just need to talk. I'm sorry.
  • Sep 2, 2008, 11:37 PM
    talaniman
    Keep ranting, its good for you. Ya think she knew how to get your goat? Of course she did, as how dare you move away and not pay her the attention she is due. Shame on you! Tsk, Tsk!!
  • Sep 2, 2008, 11:50 PM
    Ithappenstoall
    First off do not start questioning what you did in the relationship, if it was good enough or not enough. You did what you had to do and you both were happy for a while, and as you mature together sometimes people go and start thinking in different ways. In my opinion I think she needed to be "free" and have fun and try new things (a lot of girls her age act this way), and who knows she might regret it (especially if she is taking on all these bad habits again). So that s n1.
    Secondly you should avoid Facebook as much as possble, if you still want to check it out might I suggest deleting her from your friends list for the moment as it clearly affects you (hey it sometimes still affects me but I try and be strong). I also feel that her being with someone else will help you, even though it hurts at first, it helps you move on quicker because if you still had any doubts about if you would get back together or what is she thinking now, well this clears everything. In helped me be better when I found out she was with someone kind off a few weeks after we broke up and when I knew they were together officially it really upset me but I think it was a blessing in disguise because now I could not care less about her.
    Finally do not question who she is with, let her make own mistakes and let her live her own life now. You say this guy is not someone she should be with and is an idiot, hey let her be with her new idiot, if this is the guy she wants good for her, know that you have higher expectations in someone and keep on moving on (this is a lesson learnt) .
    Remember that You do not have to give her anything, not even a single thought really after what has happened. I know it is hard but you need to make an effort and as soon as you start thinking about a good moment quickly stop and move to somehting else or remember the times you guys fought about a stupid issue and she drove you crazy.

    It is good to come here an vent and don't worry you will have some ups and downs but eventually it will start coming together. After a while you also start to get annoyed always being in this situation and you realize that it is not worthit, that she is not worth it and you really start to feel better. I know this may be weird but have you ever tried doing a list of what you like and don't like after you guys broke up, I did that as soon as I broke up and I could really come up with a lot to put on the "bad" side, but guess what when I really started calming down and started thinking rationally again I had more negatives about the relationship. Think about it!!

    Don't worry, everyone has a bump on the road. Just take care and stay strong, and come here to write and vent anytime.
  • Sep 3, 2008, 06:35 AM
    FULLofRACQUET
    Thanks guys! That is what I needed to hear. Yeah, I guess I shouldn't really give a sh** about her anymore. I guess it's going to take time for me to rebuild the holes that she has left in my life, I just have trouble with patience. I like outcomes as soon as possible.

    It's tough though where we go to school because the guy to girl ratio is like 10 guys for every girl, and she is probably the most sought after girl. And I have been looking around, and I haven't been having much luck with the women. I am also currently just living around with friends because I lost my apartment and I can't move into this new one until this weekend. All of my stuff is in a storage unit. It's just been a tough month. Everything I wanted was there, and then within an instant it was all gone. Crazy.

    I have been working harder on my career and my body, which has helped forget her a little bit. It's tough just knowing I am going to have to see her every week until December. Ugh.

    I'm also assuming that it is tough for me just because this was my first attempt at a real relationship. The first girl I ever "loved". The manipulation just sucks. I remember before we started dating, I wasn't that interested in her, but it was almost like she tricked me into dating her, and then I end up falling for her. Then she leaves. Right before we started dating, I was pursuing this girl that was great, but I brushed her aside once I decided to take a chance on my ex. It's just funny how things work out.
  • Sep 3, 2008, 07:50 AM
    busterite
    Quote:

    I'm also assuming that it is tough for me just because this was my first attempt at a real relationship. The first girl I ever "loved". The manipulation just sucks.
    I totally understand all you are saying. I am going through the same thing. It is really hard because at first you believe in it so much. And at the time you choose not too see all the red flags because its really hard admitting that something you believed in so much could have come out so wrong. Like you I was seeing someone else before I started dating my ex. At the time I was living in a flat with another 4 people, 1 of which was my ex. At the time she was dating someone else as was I. She then broke up with him and she started hanging out with me all the time. I was weirded out at first to be honest. I didn't have any feelings for her. This went on for some time but I didn't want anything to happen. I ended up falling in love with her. The point I am trying to make is that what she did with me 3 years ago is not far to what she did to me know (left me for someone else) so there are always red flags but sometimes the emotions take over and it is really hard to notice them. Now you knoe though and next time round it will be much easier to pick up on all that and not fall into a similar trap.

    Just avoid Facebook. She clearly knows you will be checking and might even be trying to play games with you. If it appears as if you are totally over it then I would think its something that is bothering her but you shouldn't care about it. Keep it up and soon she will just give up. Let her do whatever she wants as long as you are not part of it. You were definitely the mature one in the relationship and proof of that is the way you are dealing with this. Just stay focused and you will be fine.
  • Sep 3, 2008, 04:12 PM
    FULLofRACQUET
    Thank you for the advice! That was a great post to read. I actually am doing a lot better today.

    I have to see her again tomorrow for class, but I am starting to really see the bigger picture. She is a slu*t, and I am looking for something better than that. Let her continue to do these harmful things to herself, and I will continue to better my life both mentally and physically. I will continue pursuing my dreams while she is stuck in her revolving door of relationships and one night stands. And I think you are exactly right when you said that once she realizes that the little games that she is playing now don't bother me, she will eventually give up and forget about me, as I will be forgetting about her.

    I am almost excited to have time to myself. I can get my life back in order and begin my new chapter. Let her get lost between the pages. Before her I loved the single life. I need to find that again, and I believe that once I get my mind is straight that I will find that again. Let her be tied down again already while I am free and enjoying the pleasures of life. It's time to take a stand and not allow her to wreck havoc on my life without even being present. Life is so much bigger than her. Cherish the good memories, but remember and learn from the bad memories. All of the memories are beginning to fade together actually.

    I had lunch today with a woman who I have become good friends with these past couple weeks. I met her in class. Well, we began to talk about stuff like this and she really opened my eyes. She told me she got divorced after 7 years of marriage, but she knows that she doesn't need somebody to be happy. She is confident and moving on freely, even though this man cheated on her and then ended up moving in with his mistress after the divorce. Craziness.

    I do believe seeing those pictures is actually making this easier for me. Now, I truly know what kind of person she is. A manipulative b*t*h. She doesn't deserve me glorifying her in my mind. She is scum to be able to do this to not only one person, but probably even more. Even though she is a poisonous person, I still wish that she will find her true happiness one day.

    Hopefully this will be my last post about her. So, I figured I will get out everything that I have needed to say. She doesn't even deserve to be discussed about between such great people as yourselves. The ones that are here to help complete strangers through troubling times. It's a pity that people like her exist, but it's great that there are people like you to counteract her destructive ways. Thank you to everybody that has taken the time to help me and support me with such heartfelt responses.

    I hopefully will be able to pay all of you back in one way or another. As of right now, I'm going to pay you back by becoming a stronger and better man from this experience, and I will continue my pursuit of happiness without her as a mental road block. It's probably easier said than done, but I believe writing it almost makes it like a contract for myself.

    Thanks again everybody! And I wish you all a happy and prosperous life. I will still be around, trying to help others out of their ruts, but I now believe it would be best for me to put this thread to rest (personally) and allow it to be here as a reference for others that might be going through similar situations.
  • Sep 4, 2008, 04:53 AM
    Ithappenstoall
    That s the Spirit keep it up... HURRAH
  • Sep 7, 2008, 08:31 PM
    Ash123
    Dude, that was not a relationship.

    BUT YOU ARE EXCUSED! It was your first "serious" girlfriend - and it is a learning experience! And what you are SUPPOSED to do:
    Try. And learn.
    Fail. And get back up. That's part of life. And why we are all here.

    Hey, only one girl will be the one - and the more you learn the better you'll get at finding her.
    And not let some sexy drunk make you lose your head trying to keep up with her to keep a relationship going.

    But enough is enough. This is a win-win for you. You have lost nothing -- except insanity.

    That was sex for hire with a nutty ho'.

    You should have left $100 on the bed and changed your number.

    There is not ONE thing that made her eligible for a girlfriend. I know you are feeling hurt a bit still but you will be FINE!

    You lost nothing on this relationship. Imagine if she was an Ivy League student, who was sexy and also the coolest girl you and your parents ever knew - and was a model citizen and your best friend. Farfetched? Well... at least see if you can raise the bar my man.

    NC? NC Whatever... You can pen her in for NC4EVER. She is a ZERO. If you contact her again, then you shouldn't be mad at her -
    You should be mad at yourself...
  • Sep 7, 2008, 09:21 PM
    FULLofRACQUET
    Hey, thanks Ash! I have read a lot of your posts, and you seem to have a fairly good idea of what the best thing is for people. I hold you in high regards. I definitely kept going back to your break-up survivor guide, which by the way is phenomenal reading for anybody that is going through a breakup, especially a rough one.

    Can you take a look at my other post and let me know what you think of my progress so far? It's been pretty much exactly a month since she broke up with me.

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/relati...ed-254013.html

    Thanks ASH!
  • Sep 7, 2008, 11:15 PM
    hjpan
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FULLofRACQUET
    Thank you for the advice! That was a great post to read. I actually am doing a lot better today.

    I have to see her again tomorrow for class, but I am starting to really see the bigger picture. She is a slu*t, and I am looking for something better than that. Let her continue to do these harmful things to herself, and I will continue to better my life both mentally and physically. I will continue pursuing my dreams while she is stuck in her revolving door of relationships and one night stands. And I think you are exactly right when you said that once she realizes that the little games that she is playing now don't bother me, she will eventually give up and forget about me, as I will be forgetting about her.

    I am almost excited to have time to myself. I can get my life back in order and begin my new chapter. Let her get lost between the pages. Before her I loved the single life. I need to find that again, and I believe that once I get my mind is straight that I will find that again. Let her be tied down again already while I am free and enjoying the pleasures of life. It's time to take a stand and not allow her to wreck havoc on my life without even being present. Life is so much bigger than her. Cherish the good memories, but remember and learn from the bad memories. All of the memories are beginning to fade together actually.

    I had lunch today with a woman who I have become good friends with these past couple weeks. I met her in class. Well, we began to talk about stuff like this and she really opened my eyes. She told me she got divorced after 7 years of marriage, but she knows that she doesn't need somebody to be happy. She is confident and moving on freely, even though this man cheated on her and then ended up moving in with his mistress after the divorce. Craziness.

    I do believe seeing those pictures is actually making this easier for me. Now, I truly know what kind of person she is. A manipulative b*t*h. She doesn't deserve me glorifying her in my mind. She is scum to be able to do this to not only one person, but probably even more. Even though she is a poisonous person, I still wish that she will find her true happiness one day.

    Hopefully this will be my last post about her. So, I figured I will get out everything that I have needed to say. She doesn't even deserve to be discussed about between such great people as yourselves. The ones that are here to help complete strangers through troubling times. It's a pity that people like her exist, but it's great that there are people like you to counteract her destructive ways. Thank you to everybody that has taken the time to help me and support me with such heartfelt responses.

    I hopefully will be able to pay all of you back in one way or another. As of right now, I'm going to pay you back by becoming a stronger and better man from this experience, and I will continue my pursuit of happiness without her as a mental road block. It's probably easier said than done, but I believe writing it almost makes it like a contract for myself.

    Thanks again everybody! And I wish you all a happy and prosperous life. I will still be around, trying to help others out of their ruts, but I now believe it would be best for me to put this thread to rest (personally) and allow it to be here as a reference for others that might be going through similar situations.

    Enjoy your next relationships :)

    I'll be dwelling on alcohol and cigarettes...
    Found out a few days ago... that one of the girls' who liked me "a lot" is actually committed to someone else...

    Yep~ my relationship FUQING SUCKS... I wonder why girls mess with my mind and heart...
  • Sep 8, 2008, 07:26 AM
    FULLofRACQUET
    There is no rhyme or reason, man. I have found some positive outlets recently that have been helping me feel more confident and healthier, both physically and mentally.

    I have cut my drinking down to the point where I might have 3 beers a week. For some reason, when I drink, I think of my lush of an ex, and realize that this was one of the problems of our relationship. I was trying to cut back my drinking, but she needed alcohol to have confidence and feel good about herself. She started to drag me back into drinking, but now I have complete control over my actions.

    Now, I get up every morning and go run hills. There is this giant hill right behind where I live and I'll throw on some tunes and sprint up the hill, and then do pushups once I get to the top, and then repeat until I am on the verge of falling over. It's pretty intense, but I have been feeling so much better physically, and the woman have been noticing. Also, I got a library card and I have been going at least 5 hours a week and getting lost in knowledge and things that I enjoy.

    Also, I don't get on Facebook or myspace, which has freed up A LOT of my time for focusing on school. It also doesn't allow me to know what my ex is doing with her new boy. What you don't know won't hurt you.

    From reading a lot of stories and advice columns, I have realized that if you take this time that you don't have somebody to improve yourself into the person that you would be proud of, then you will be sure to find somebody that respects you and wants to know more about you. Maybe even the "one"?

    Here, I am going to make a pact for myself, and for other people to see that it is possible, even if it's tough to get over an ex with leaps and bounds.
    For one month:
    I will not get on Facebook or myspace.
    I will put on 4 pounds of muscle.
    I will read 3 books that interest me.
    I will do all of my work for school (on time) :).
    I will talk to one stranger (preferably a woman) a day.
    I will go out and do something new once a week (concert, festival, club, museum, etc.).

    I'm going to keep everyone updated on my progress. Now that I have so much time for myself, it should be EASY to accomplish a lot of these things. This will be extremely useful for me and hopefully it will give some motivation to those that need a little boost. I just read on another post it's like a before and after when you go back and read your progress through time and posts. Well, this will be my new BEFORE and I can't wait to see the AFTER.
  • Sep 11, 2008, 05:50 AM
    FULLofRACQUET
    This NC stuff really does work!!
    I haven't spoken to my ex for 2 WEEKS and 2 DAYS! And that is with seeing her in my class.
    It has been so much easier to move on! I have been truly enjoying my life recently.
    I went and saw Foo Fighters the other night and I was only 6 rows up, center. It was incredible. I have also been meeting with a woman once a week for breakfast and we discuss life and the deeper meaning, and it is incredible at how much she has healed me through words. What an amazing friend she is. Just imagine if I still was with my ex. There would be no way that I would be having this much fun. Also, I have been realizing that there are still people out there that are honest and trustworthy, and overall good people.

    I have picked up two books to read, and now I am getting ready to go for a run in the park. I haven't checked facebok or myspace for 3 days, and it's getting easier with each day. I am moving this weekend as well, and I have a little road trip planned to go see some friends for their birthdays. Things seem to be getting brighter each day.

    For anyone that is having problems and feels like that it's the end of the world, it truly is not. Just put a smile on your face and realize that the past no longer exists, and the future doesn't exist, there is only now, so enjoy it!!

    I hope everyone is having a wonderful week thus far!
  • Sep 11, 2008, 07:32 AM
    nickshehe
    If I hadn't been dumped I wouldn'tve gone to three radiohead gigs in the space of 10 days, as well as rock werchter (4 day festival in belgium).. Best summer of my life :D
  • Sep 19, 2008, 07:44 AM
    FULLofRACQUET
    Well, here is an update!

    I got my new place, and I am loving it! Right in the city. I have been working out everyday and I'm starting to see some results from that. Also, I changed my diet and I've been feeling great. I have also been working harder in school, which is starting to really pay off.

    I have spoken to my EX a couple of times though. One night she text me telling me she met one of my friends and that he is so nice. I wrote back, "Yeah he's a cool kid."
    Then the next day, at school, I see her and her new boyfriend together. I see him first and he was going to ignore me, but I was mature and said hey because I knew him before all of this. Then I was sitting on a couch talking to one of my friends and she comes up and sits next to me, without her boyfriend. She again tells me that she met my friend. All I did was ask her how my friend was doing. I knew she was trying to get a rise out of me, or maybe ask her where she was when this happened, but I didn't fold. I graciously ignored her then and went back to talking to my friend.

    I also found out that this project that I am going to be working on, she is going to be working on. Actually, there are two projects.

    I feel like I am being very mature about the whole thing, and I am moving on. But...

    Yesterday, she text one of my good friends who also knows her and her new boyfriend fairly well. She apologized to him for what she did to me. What does that mean?
  • Sep 19, 2008, 06:10 PM
    hjpan
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FULLofRACQUET
    Well, here is an update!

    I got my new place, and I am loving it! Right in the city. I have been working out everyday and I'm starting to see some results from that. Also, I changed my diet and I've been feeling great. I have also been working harder in school, which is starting to really pay off.

    I have spoken to my EX a couple of times though. One night she text me telling me she met one of my friends and that he is so nice. I wrote back, "Yeah he's a cool kid."
    Then the next day, at school, I see her and her new boyfriend together. I see him first and he was going to ignore me, but I was mature and said hey because I knew him before all of this. Then I was sitting on a couch talking to one of my friends and she comes up and sits next to me, without her boyfriend. She again tells me that she met my friend. All I did was ask her how my friend was doing. I knew she was trying to get a rise out of me, or maybe ask her where she was when this happened, but I didn't fold. I graciously ignored her then and went back to talking to my friend.

    I also found out that this project that I am going to be working on, she is going to be working on. Actually, there are two projects.

    I feel like I am being very mature about the whole thing, and I am moving on. But...

    Yesterday, she text one of my good friends who also knows her and her new boyfriend fairly well. She apologized to him for what she did to me. What does that mean?

    Sounds like she's trying to stir up some trouble with you & your friends
  • Sep 19, 2008, 06:56 PM
    FULLofRACQUET
    I agree.

    My EX loves having an affect on people, whether it's good or bad. I just don't play any of her games anymore, and it seems like it's driving her nuts. I'm not doing it intentionally though, I'm just moving on with my life, but she obviously still needs me to show that she has an affect on me. It's weird stuff. She has a new boyfriend who she is obviously enjoying, why not just focus on that? I don't care anymore. I'm happy being single. I'm really taking the time to improve myself and fix the things that I feel like I have neglected. It's great.

    This is the first time that I have laughed to myself about the whole situation. The stuff that happened is so crazy that it's just funny!!
  • Sep 19, 2008, 07:10 PM
    hjpan
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FULLofRACQUET
    I agree.

    My EX loves having an affect on people, whether it's good or bad. I just don't play any of her games anymore, and it seems like it's driving her nuts. I'm not doing it intentionally though, I'm just moving on with my life, but she obviously still needs me to show that she has an affect on me. It's weird stuff. She has a new boyfriend who she is obviously enjoying, why not just focus on that? I don't care anymore. I'm happy being single. I'm really taking the time to improve myself and fix the things that I feel like I have neglected. It's great.

    This is the first time that I have laughed to myself about the whole situation. The stuff that happened is so crazy that it's just funny!!!

    Try to get your friend away from her... LOL

    Seems like she's trying to "guilt-trip" you.. as well as manipulate your friendship
  • Sep 20, 2008, 01:51 PM
    FULLofRACQUET
    There is this girl that has entered into my life recently, and she is fantastic. The kind of girl that I have always been looking for. Completely laid back, funny, laughs a lot, comfortable with who she is. We get along extremely well, but today I got a nice piece of news. She has a boyfriend of 5 years. :) DARN! I'll still be friendly, but I'm definitely going to tone it down, because I don't want to be one of those guys. If it was meant to be then it will be... right? Ugh! It's just frustrating. I thought she would be the light that sparks me once again. Oh well, it's still nice to see that there are girls like her still out there.

    Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.
  • Sep 20, 2008, 04:06 PM
    hjpan
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FULLofRACQUET View Post
    There is this girl that has entered into my life recently, and she is fantastic. The kind of girl that I have always been looking for. Completely laid back, funny, laughs a lot, comfortable with who she is. We get along extremely well, but today I got a nice piece of news. She has a boyfriend of 5 years. :) DARN! I'll still be friendly, but I'm definitely going to tone it down, because I don't want to be one of those guys. If it was meant to be then it will be...right? Ugh! It's just frustrating. I thought she would be the light that sparks me once again. Oh well, it's still nice to see that there are girls like her still out there.

    Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.

    Don't give up yet!
    There are other girls around :D!

    My parents and parents' friends all tell me to "let the fish come to the bait" and not "the bait come to the fish."

    Sounds weird.. it's an ancient chinese metaphorical sayings xD
  • Sep 26, 2008, 07:22 AM
    FULLofRACQUET

    What craziness it has been.
    Post breakups are ridiculously amusing to some extent.

    Well, the girl I recently met who has a boyfriend... she's crazy! I have to work with her on a project, so we have a meeting, just her and I before we have to meet with other people. She tells me her entire life story, including all of her personal sex stories it felt like. She has a boyfriend! So I didn't ask, or pry. I was just talking normal stuff, and she dives into her sex life. Why am I attracted to crazies? :) jk. I'm not pursuing AT ALL, but I have to work with her for the next couple weeks. Should be interesting...

    I still see my ex on a regular basis, and only talk to her when it involves work. She has moved on with her new boy just as fast as we moved in our relationship. Already giving and receiving the "I love you's" She doesn't contact me, and I don't contact her. I'm friends with both of them on Facebook, and when stuff pops up about them loving each other SO MUCH, it doesn't bother me as much anymore. I'm actually happy they found happiness, because they truly do seem to have a lot in common and the connection definitely seems to be there. And I try to say that with sincerity :)

    I would be lying if I said that it didn't hurt a little bit to see her moving on so quickly, but I am doing better about putting that in the past.

    I have been finding it easier to move on with each day. I have reached my goals so far that I set for myself. Working out everyday, eating healthier, talking to more people, reading more books, trying new things, enjoying life pretty much, and I feel like my inner self has grown a lot, and I feel like I am almost to the point where I would be healthy enough to go back to dating. We'll see...

    I was actually thinking of asking a girl out that is quite the doll. She is one of the sweetest woman I have ever met, and she is beautiful! There is an age difference, so that is my only hesitation. She is about 8 years older than I am, but when we hang out we get along great! Maybe take the chance? We'll see with that as well...

    I hope everyone has been doing great!
  • Sep 26, 2008, 07:45 AM
    hjpan
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FULLofRACQUET View Post
    What craziness it has been.
    Post breakups are ridiculously amusing to some extent.

    Well, the girl I recently met who has a boyfriend...she's crazy! I have to work with her on a project, so we have a meeting, just her and I before we have to meet with other people. She tells me her entire life story, including all of her personal sex stories it felt like. She has a boyfriend! So I didn't ask, or pry. I was just talking normal stuff, and she dives into her sex life. Why am I attracted to crazies? :) jk. I'm not pursuing AT ALL, but I have to work with her for the next couple weeks. Should be interesting...

    I still see my ex on a regular basis, and only talk to her when it involves work. She has moved on with her new boy just as fast as we moved in our relationship. Already giving and receiving the "I love you's" She doesn't contact me, and I don't contact her. I'm friends with both of them on facebook, and when stuff pops up about them loving each other SO MUCH, it doesn't bother me as much anymore. I'm actually happy they found happiness, because they truly do seem to have a lot in common and the connection definitely seems to be there. And I try to say that with sincerity :)

    I would be lying if I said that it didn't hurt a little bit to see her moving on so quickly, but I am doing better about putting that in the past.

    I have been finding it easier to move on with each day. I have reached my goals so far that I set for myself. Working out everyday, eating healthier, talking to more people, reading more books, trying new things, enjoying life pretty much, and I feel like my inner self has grown a lot, and I feel like I am almost to the point where I would be healthy enough to go back to dating. We'll see...

    I was actually thinking of asking a girl out that is quite the doll. She is one of the sweetest woman I have ever met, and she is beautiful! There is an age difference, so that is my only hesitation. She is about 8 years older than I am, but when we hang out we get along great! Maybe take the chance? We'll see with that as well...

    I hope everyone has been doing great!

    There is a girl who is onto me but the age difference is 6/7 years..

    I'm 19, turning 20... she's 13, turning 14.

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