A small glimpse of the man I fell in love with

@raydene (9871)
United States
June 2, 2008 3:24pm CST
As I go through stored items to split our things in half I came across some things my X wrote many years ago. It made me so sad! I got a glimpse of the man I fell in love with so many years ago. Where did that guy go? At least I know that a small bit of the man I thought he was did actually exist! Just another sad day for me! Have a good day and hang tight to those that you love. xoxoxoxoxo
6 people like this
19 responses
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
2 Jun 08
I'm very sorry to hear that raydene. I feel so sorry for you. Is there no possibility of reconcilliation? I know that I have received many letters from a guy I used to date and there were such kind words in there. I loved him but he used me and then his true colors finally came out. I thought he did love me the same but he never did. I am happily married now though and my husband and I love each other very much. I sure hope you can find love again.
1 person likes this
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
2 Jun 08
That was a bit sad to read. But, I can sense that you had very much valued the person. I wish you happiness always !
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
11 Jun 08
everyone changes over time, there had to be good things about him or you wouldn't have married him, there were good things he found about your or he wouldn't have married you. Every one changes over time unfortunately some couples don't change at the same time and for the better.
• Philippines
4 Jun 08
Oh i feel for you Raydene but you have to move on. That man change and so are you, life has to move on.
@artemis432 (7474)
• Abernathy, Texas
3 Jun 08
I did this with a past boyfriend. I found old letters where he talked about loving me forever, and remembered words we shared. I had kept them in a box with other pictures with him and mementos. He was the only boyfriend who promised to love me forever and wanted me to promise too - that I would never love another man or be with anyone. I wondered when we parted what to do with these promises. The words still linger somewhere. In loving someone else, I break a promise, although we mutually broke up. Do I lock them away somewhere, like trinkets in a box? I knew logically that two mutually dissolve vows when breaking up - its different when one strays without talking to the other first. I feel for you and hope eventually there are less and less sad days.
@ellie333 (21016)
7 Jun 08
Oh Raydene Big Hugs, Of course the man you fell in love with existed else you wouldn't have fallen in love with him but people and situations change. Hold on to your happy memories, no one can take those from you. Ellie :D
@subha12 (18441)
• India
3 Jun 08
i think its just playing with all those memories,. it will amke you sad. just try to forget it. may be only good memories can make you happy.
@mummymo (23706)
3 Jun 08
OH Mom I so wish that I could be there and give you a huge hug! It breaks my heart that you are still going through so much pain and heartache and I just wish there was something I could do to help! Hugs xxxx
@ladyljs (1303)
• United States
3 Jun 08
Oh sweetie, How difficult this must have been for you. I would suggest that you throw those letters away...you shouldn't torment your wonderful self with memories of what was, and focus on your bright future without HIM. I hope that your day is a little better today! Hugs!
@Deea48 (1166)
• United States
3 Jun 08
I know just what you mean Raydene, it is sad and hard. I have been there and done that. It is sad how people change and sometimes grow in different directions. *Big Hugs* hun, just want you to know you are not alone. Take good care....
• Philippines
3 Jun 08
oooaaww.. It is indeed sad. I understand how you feel, its really painful, not to mention difficult to go over those things which will only make you think and ask, where did we go wrong? or where did i go wrong? what happen to the us? But hey I believe that going through those things will surely help you move on because in that way you're facing those thing that might remind you of the pain, at least you're dealing with it now. Just be positive always, just think that God has better plans for you. God bless.
• Philippines
3 Jun 08
good day. I feel for you but sad to say love sometimes fade but that doesn't mean it won't shine again, maybe some other time some other place. there's a saying that it's better to have love and failed than not to have love at all. It's a saying that I hung on to when I got hurt and failed, I believe I would find another love if it's not in the person that I once knew, cared about and love, I know I would find it in someone else's and found it I did and I know you would too.
• China
3 Jun 08
thank you for you poem i didn't have the experience of fall in love at the first sight. i hope i will have it in the future.
• India
3 Jun 08
I feel really sad after reading this.I know its hard to go on with it.But I hope that your life gets flowered with flowers and may there be happiness in your life. Best Of luck to you as well.May you get more and more happiness.
@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
2 Jun 08
Yes we do need to hang tight to the ones we love, we never know when the rug is going to be snatched out from under us. I ran across a little note today from my late hubby. It was bittersweet for me. reading his words and seeing his writing. I am so sorry you are going thru what you are dealing with. xoxoxoxoxoxo
@GardenGerty (157907)
• United States
2 Jun 08
It is funny, but not in a humorous way, how those memories will sneak up and surprise you. Hang in there my friend. I do not know where he went, obviously he was not on the same path with you. Have a big hug from me.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
3 Jun 08
It really is sad when a love ends but most especially if the love in your heart wasn't ready to let it go. As a woman, I myself have this tendency to be too hopeful that someday my prince charming would again see me as his princess but that fairy tale story doesn't always come and neither does 'happily ever after' exist in most cases. But, I dare say that instead of reminiscing the past, try to somehow accept life and accept that that man doesn't exist anymore. He broke your heart, and I'm sure somehow, you have broken his heart too. So, accept and try to move forward. Life doesn't end and it shouldn't end this way. Try to be strong and show him that 'you' he fell in love with and make him regret. :) Anyhow, seriously, at this moment, try not to remember that 'good times'. You don't need the pain right now. I know NO WORDS can really alleviate the pain, but try. Pray and have faith that someday, you would be able to pick up the pieces of your heart and mend it. Take care.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
3 Jun 08
Hi raydene! Yes it is sad when things do not really last especially with love. I have always believed so much in love and it is the one thing I know that will always last until the end of time. Somehow things don't go the way we wish it to be. Sometimes love just fly out of the window without us not knowing how and why. But we have to just face the fact that love is also a risk, sometimes it does not work out but sometimes, it does. Take Care and God Bless! Celebrate Life!
@Samanthavv (1380)
• United States
3 Jun 08
People change. Sometimes people change for the better and sometimes people change for the worse. And what's even more confusing is when their change is neutral. When there's nothing wrong with them, but you know you aren't compatible anymore. I got rid of everything from my ex. It really helped me let go.