Here is YOUR chance.............

United States
March 8, 2009 10:57am CST
I've read a lot of discussions about break-ups, exes, etc. This morning while I was having coffee I was thinking about my very recent break-up, his idea not mine. And it crossed my mind, what if I could send a letter to his next girlfriend, s/o, or whatever he calls her. So, I sat down at my computer and I wrote such a letter. Now mind you, it may never get sent the next in line, but ya never know. So, if you could write a letter to your ex's next......what would you say? Here's a few pointers I would give her..... A letter to Your next girlfriend; If you think you have met Prince CHARMING, you have, he can be very charming. But, here are a few things you need to know. 1. Tell him everything , but don’t expect the same from him. 2. If you should ever have any ‘drama’ in your life, keep it to yourself, deal with it, but don’t expect to talk to him about it. But, if on the other hand he has any ‘drama’ occur in his life, expect to listen, cause he’ll want to talk about it. 3. Vacations are great, but don’t expect to have any say in where you’ll go for vacation. The where and when will be decided by him. 4. Keep a clean house, laundry done and put away, but don’t expect any gratitude for it. And he will help out from time to time, but he will never admit that you ‘pick up after him’. 5. Don’t ever think that you can reprimand his ‘little’ girl, in anyway, shape, form, or fashion. Even if you know it’s needed. You will be told ‘you need to back off and go easier on her’. 6. If he wants to go somewhere, you can expect to be asked along, most of the time. But, if you want to go somewhere, most of the time you can expect to go alone. 7. Don’t ever try to talk to him during anything he is watching on t. v., he WILL NOT hear you. And if there is something you want to watch, that’s fine, there is another t. v. 8. If you like puzzles and receiving mixed signals, you have found the right man. He will be charming, say just the right thing at just the right time, and he’ll make you laugh when all you want to do is scream or cry. But, if life gets too ‘real’ for him, he’ll put up his invisible shield and you’ll be left wondering if you did something wrong or if he’s upset about something in his life. 9. You will give 150% to the relationship, but don’t expect anything more than 75% from him. 10. Don’t expect that little unexpected gifts, dinners, or sentiments really mean anything, They don’t, you’ll think to yourself, life must be good between us, but you’ll be made the fool. 11. He’ll tell you things that the two of you will do, next month, next summer, next year, FORGET about it, take it with a grain of salt, take it for what it is……….empty promises, things that will never be done. 12. He is a great guy, but don’t ever fool yourself into thinking he won’t rip your heart to pieces……….he is very capable of that. And last but not least……his exes, all of them had major flaws or drama, so no wonder he left them!
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13 responses
@buggles64 (2709)
• United States
8 Mar 09
That sounds exactly like the last man that I was involved with. Wow! I think I will reread that letter again to remind myself that I have a very good reason for not working things out with him.
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• United States
8 Mar 09
Glad I could help lol.
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@buggles64 (2709)
• United States
8 Mar 09
And I want to thank you for that:)
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@uicbear (1900)
• United States
8 Mar 09
I think you should hold onto this letter. It sounds that this guy was a jerk and that you got very little from the realtionship. So everytime you start to feel bad about him not being around, pull out this letter and remember what a big favor he did by breaking it off with you. Gradually, you'll need to pull this out less and less. Now, you need to write a letter to yourself, telling you what kind of guy that you deserve. One that will treat you with respect and value you for the good person that you are. One that will appreciate the things you do for him and listen to your ideas. One that wants to be with you and do things for you and tries to bring you happiness and joy. Don't hold onto the negativity this man brought, let it go and move onto something better.
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• United States
8 Mar 09
There is the catch, at times, I felt I had everything a girl could possibly want, until I actually took a long look at it from a different prospective. I have no regrets over the past 4 years, maybe I should but I don't. However, I won't make the same mistake twice. As for moving on to 'something better', I already have......I'm back to looking out for Number 1, and knowing that I have been happy on my own before and I can again. Thanks
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• United States
8 Mar 09
This was a great exercise to get things off of your chest, I know you feel a lot better, whether this letter gets sent or not. Many of us women say "If guys had a sign that showed what their problems were, I would have never got with such and such." But, that is a lie we tell ourselves. The fact is, when we are the new girlfriend, we put on blinders, we don't see the flaws until way down the road. Even when our friends and family point them out, we don't pay attention until its too late. So a letter like this, especially coming from an ex, would be useless, because nine times out of ten the new girl wouldn't take heed. But, writing a letter like this when we are hurt, angry, or feeling other negative feelings does help.
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• United States
8 Mar 09
It does help a little. I even thought about sending it to him......he is really good at picking up on the sarcasm just as it is meant lol
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• United States
8 Mar 09
Don't do it!!! No matter how bad you want to, its only because you want to keep contact with him. You still love him, and a part of you may want him back. Sending him this letter would give excuse to keep contact. Look at it like this, you don't have to deal with the issues in the letter anymore, so why would you be worried about him fixing them?
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• United States
8 Mar 09
Staying in touch isn't an issue, as we already agreed to stay in touch to some extent. The only reason for this is that our dog is staying with him, better for her, and I love that dog and just want updates and pics of her from time to time. I did make it clear that was the only reason I was staying in touch, and that I was not interested in his personal life, other than knowing he is well, he had a heart attack 3 days before I moved out. He got home from the hospital the day before I left. I'm not really concerned over staying in touch with him because of the dog, it will only be by email, as I will be living 350 - 1600 miles away from him. I will see him one more time, as I have to drive back for a dr appt and to pick up my remaining things I didn't have room for when I moved. And no, I doubt that I will send it, first off, he's a man, and even though he would see the sarcasm he would not see the real point of it.lol
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@tyc415 (5706)
• United States
8 Mar 09
Live and learn I guess huh? I never would have thought you would let someone treat you that way. As for me??? My letter would just say, He's all yours, no returns....you can have him. After all these years I guess I am just so used to it all around here. You know him and how he is.........someone please take him. hahahahahahahaha Not really, I think I will keep him around.
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• United States
8 Mar 09
Like they say 'hindsight is 20/20'. The thing is, he is very charming and can make you feel very special. And he can be very convincing about things to come lol. He even took a day off when I had to call in to work because I was so sick, and made me chicken noodle soup...only someone who really cares about you would do that, huh?
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@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
charming guy can be very confusing. he could be sweet and makes us feel very important but on the side of it he can make you feel some one not worth the time. i avoid people with this kind of personality.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
9 Mar 09
Hey palonghorn! He sounds like my present and possibly soon to be my ex! Are they all this way? I swore if this one didn't work out that I would be through with all men and I do mean it! I will not try another relationship again! I had not planned on this one happening after my last disaster and I will not dare try again! Not one more ever! I have had enough! I was fine by myself! I don't need the promises, lies, drama, hurt, pain! What for? I will be fine with my two sweet little kittys who are the loves of my life! I can't take any more either! I will not open up my own heart again for the pain! I don't want to do this anymore, I am too damn old! Maybe you are not there yet and are still open for another man to come into your life palonghorn and are willing to try again! If you are, I wish you only the best, just be ever so careful because I just don't know what is wrong with their species! But, there is something not quite right! There is a definite defect somewhere!
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• United States
9 Mar 09
No, I'm not looking for another relationship. I said the next 'relationship' I have, he's going to have 4 legs, short hair, a wagging tail and always happy to see me. lol
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@gracypure (529)
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
Oh!..lala.. this guy similar almost to the father of my kids few years back ,especially while watching tv, go for vacation,the number 1,2,11 and 12.. but now he'd change at least half of these negatives because i made him realize now and then one thing,,that I don't deserve this bu.ls.t life spending with him!Now i learn to love and respect myself again...and this is a good sign. Better you have only one kid i guess. Good for you you already passed this type of situation. Goodluck to you.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
7 Apr 09
That was great. So do tell....did you actually send it? I've written letters to my exes and then tossed them in the trash. A good way to vent for sure.
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• United States
7 Apr 09
Thank you. To date, I have not sent it, but you are right, a great way to vent. And besides, even if I had sent it, he's so full of himself he wouldn't have gotten it lol. We are no longer in touch except for the occassional email (regarding something I might have left behind and what to do with it) and he is soooo history, I really didn't take long to recover after looking back and seeing it for what it was.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
7 Apr 09
great that you are moving on! It isn't good to spend too much time being sad or angry for these kind of things.
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@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
that is really so great. i am really surprised in a way you have written them so accurately. i think that we should all learn by that. but though we should not be scared to try or entertain other prospective love. cause not all people are the same. i think that the way i read it, he sound to be a very selfish guy. like a puffed up person who is so full of himself. though they can be sweet and charming it is not worth it to waste our time on them. but we have to credit them for being good in what they are good at, in making other people fall in love with their charm. wish i have that kind of charm too.
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@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
8 Mar 09
Doesn't sound like a cool guy. I think you can post that up on his mySpace or Faceboook or something :P Sounds like you really knew him, sadly, it also sounds like he didn't know you and he doesn't really care much about anyone else but him. I mean...a guy who wouldn't listen to your problems but expects that you'd listen to his? That's not only unfair...that's pretty stupid. I don't really have anyone to write about a guy or an ex right now, and I hope I won't have to :) I'm quite lucky to have found someone who invests in the relationship as much as I do. Thanks for the response on my discussion!
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• Philippines
9 Mar 09
I'm guilty of doing some of the items on your list palanghorn, but I've learned from them (hopefully! Lol) It's never a perfect relationship but both parties must be willing to change their bad habits. I'm guessing your ex didn't do any effort on his part during your relationship. I'm sorry for the breakup and hope you meet someone more right for you in the future. Good luck :)
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• United States
9 Mar 09
At least you admit that you have done some of these things, and if you learn from them, that's the best part.
@yyc4220 (43)
• China
9 Mar 09
It seems that you're a proficient and professional at the topic. And I agree most of what you wrote above, but with another attitude to it. Man need his own space, as well as woman need. Any two of them have some differences. Couples always balance these things by their own ways. But someones are happy, as while others not. What is the reason? I think maybe the attitude and the way how you treat the other one, is one of the most important reasons.
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• Philippines
9 Mar 09
i can't really figure out why & what's the importance of writing a letter to your ex's next gf since you and your ex has now separate lives and doing such letter is such a sign of bitterness and dwelling back on your past..for me, you just have to move on...and never mind the guy or the next gf that guy would have since their relationship will not depend on that letter but to themselves of course...
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• United States
9 Mar 09
It's a joke of sorts. And in other ways, it would be pointing out to him that he has flaws also. As for bitterness, no there really isn't any, well unless you count that our break-up was my early birthday present this year lol. As for dwelling on the past, we had 4 years together, not all of it bad, and while I don't dwell on it, it is still fresh and the memories easily stirred by seeing something or going somewhere that we had a good time at. Yes, it would depend on themselves, however, he can be really charming, to the point you think he is nothing but sincere.
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
it seems that guy treats his girls as secretaries not really girlfriends.. you did a really good job, this could really help others are suffering from the same relationships. that could get really exhausting.
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