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“I finally texted him to tell him he needed to help himself before anyone else could help him.” – This NatureFairy is the truth. What you said in that exact moment was the light bulb going off inside you, you’re authentic self. You need to hold on to that and stick to it. I was in a cycle like yours for 7 years, walk away now before you keep repeating the cycle. People will change because they want to, not for someone else then it’s not genuine and from the heart. I can tell you have feelings for this guy but trust me 5 months is nothing. Let him be and stay strong, you deserve better. I know it gets lonely at times and you can’t worry about him, he is perfectly capable of taking care of himself. If he has to learn the hard way so be, that’s the only way some people learn. Watching him hit rock bottom will be hard but he’s not your responsibility. Trust me walk now before you end up in a relationship that is the dance of death…
SassypantsParticipantI glad you realize you deserve better Kim. I too believe I do. We need this alone time to grow and nurture ourselves back into the “right frame of mind shape”. Jumping into another relationship will only hinder us in the long long, repeating old cycles and mistakes. Lets grow from this and better are present and future!
SassypantsParticipantKim, I am dealing with the same exact thoughts after a 7 year break up. I’m imagining him with a trainer from his gym and creating a whole scenario in my head about the two of them. It’s causing me anxiety, restlessness and heart ache. Why am I exerting and wasting energy on this? We do this as woman. I’ve come to realize this amongst my crazy thoughts; one, thought is scarier than the reality, two if he moves on that quickly I deserve better. Eventually a time will come where both he and you move on, but we can’t sit around and imagine it now, it’s not good for us. A friend gave me some good advice that what ever we are feeling will go through us, we are transparent. Accept how you at this exact moment, don’t fight it and trust the journey of heart ache and heart break.
“In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” ~ Albert Camus
SassypantsParticipantKim unless you dated a heartless person, two are often left alone to pick up their own pieces. No two hearts break the same nor do they break even…. Worry about you and your heart, that is what’s most important.
SassypantsParticipantCarrie, I have those moments too! We need those moments to experience growth. There is someone better for each of us, I’m sure of it too! Lmk if you need anything. Stay true to you.
SassypantsParticipantJD,
It is for my own sake. Last time I broke up with my ex I started dating within a month and ignored feelings and put myself on a wrong path. This time I want to process the pain and evolve from this. I need to grow, I must, for me, not for Mr. Right, for myself. I don’t want the same relationship cycle with someone else to happen again.. I’m doing things differently, taking the right steps. The thought of dating someone is not going to happen even if it presents it self. I need to be alone, for at least six months to a year. I need to develop my self worth and happiness with those in my life. I sit here tonight missing my ex but I’d rather be alone and miss him then with him and still be alone mentally and emotionally.
I am hopeful I do eventually find someone, although it is not a priority, now. I think it is an okay thought to have and want… I won’t rely on it though… But I have to hope.
Thanks for the kind words.
SassypantsParticipantđ thank you
SassypantsParticipantYou’re the best. Thanks Matt for being a friend and helping me get over this.
SassypantsParticipantHaving a hard time overcoming my emotions today… I’m extremely sad. I’m going to force myself to go do yoga soon to see if that helps. Having some friends over later too. Why do I want to contact him out of a place of sadness? He will only tell me he’s in a better place without me and that I didn’t do what he needed and that he needs to go explore his options. Nothing will change. It doesn’t matter that I miss him. I want him out of my heart and mind! Feeling like this sucks!
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SassypantsParticipantThanks Matt for all of your effort that goes into this site and all of your responses to the endless questions. You inspire me.
I’m feeling very restless and anxious tonight. It’s past my bedtime and I lay hear awake with anger. I’ve tried to tell myself it’ll pass, but it’s fueling inside… Just had to vent. I woke up missing the ex today, wrote about it and burned it. I am trying to be patient with myself, I can see I’m extremely impatient today along with my anger. Just frustrated that it’s a constant battle of progress then regression or up 5 stairs back 2. Get it? Thanks for listening.
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SassypantsParticipant“If you are insisting on âtruthâ what youâre really doing is clinging to your side of things⌠seeing your view as True and his as False. This is not what is real. What is True is that you have views and he has views, and the coming together of those views is True, but the content of those views are both only subjectivity true. Said differently, what youâre seeing is not True, its just what youâre seeing. If what you were seeing was ultimate truth, the end all be all of deep seeing and clear comprehension, there would be no struggle, no problem, no separation between you and himâŚjust breathing in compassion and breathing out kindness.”
Thank you Matt! This is why my last relationship failed! Our truths were different and I was always the one at fault from his truth. It’s reassuring to know I wasn’t always to blame as I began to second guess myself. I presume that happens when you have someone repeat over and over to you that you’re truth isn’t real and there’s is. Thanks for putting it into perspective for me.
Di, I hope it sheds some light on the situation for you too!
SassypantsParticipantThanks men! I am challenging the pop conception of love and “grabbing the bull by its’ horn” and facing loneliness. I expect a more resilient me on the opposite side of the spectrum once this passes in time…
SassypantsParticipantCherry! You’re not alone. I’m ten years older than you and I still have self doubt, my neighbor who is 10 years older than me still has self doubt. It’s good that you have accomplished some things in your life already. Life is always changing and with that you will always be changing and evolving. You’re still so young and have plenty of time to accomplish small goals you set for yourself. What is it that you want to do? I do have to say along with accomplishing things you do need to work on your self worth and being kind to yourself. You could accomplish all that you want and have all the money in the world but still feel empty inside. You are in charge of your own happiness and it’s a choice you have everyday. With this being said start with small goals for yourself personally and mentally. Making daily “to do ” lists help. Examples might be making someone smile, meditating for 30 min, do the macarena, practice spanish for 10 min. Start small and keep adding the the never ending list. It’s your life and you can do what ever it is that you want with it! Best of luck, xo!
SassypantsParticipantSimple: don’t do it. Your ego want to but your authentic self doesn’t. BE STRONG!
SassypantsParticipantOooo I know how you feel, but congrats to you for staying strong, 2 months is a long time! Signs are everywhere. It sounds to me you are not over him as he is still in your mind making the signs more prevalent. Have you tried meditating? As far as the phone, don’t compare yourself to other girls. I would get rid of FB as it seems like you’re vulnerable to comparing yourself to others at the present time. Maybe down the road you’ll be ready for it. Remember you are on your own journey in this life. Trust in a higher power that you are exactly where you are meant to be at the present moment. Keep working on yourself and creating a happy life for you! xo!
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