Being broken hear ted

Philippines
April 2, 2009 7:17am CST
Have you been broken-hearted? How do you mend your broken heart? What are the things you do to overcome the pains of being broken-hearted. Several times in my life I have been broken-hearted but I got closer to God everytime this happen. I just accept the reality that the person is not meant for me or not God's will for me. I belive that to accept the things that you cannot change anymore is a step forward to happiness.
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@boscilik (86)
• Indonesia
3 Apr 09
yes, I had a broken heart. I treat myself busy with my work or with any heart that makes me calm and happy. Getting close to God is the best if we are discouraged.
• Philippines
3 Apr 09
Thanks boscilik for sharing and commenting. Have a great day and happy Mylotting!
@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
2 Apr 09
I believe that this kind of thing happens to people on a regular basis. It is basically just a part of life so to speak. I have been hurt and broken hearted during my life and didn't think I was going to be able to cope with it. Then someone else would come along and then it would be easier to move on. Of course you never will forget how important or emotional your relationship was it is just that everyone needs to move on and change is just part of that. You seem to hold a good foundation for knowing that you can accept things because you have God on your side. That can really help you with any kind of problem in your life. To have a spiritual support system. It makes you a special person that can come through anything. Good luck to you.
• Philippines
3 Apr 09
Thanks bamakelly for sharing your insights on being broken-hearted. They are greatly appreciated. Have a great day and God bless you.
@laedyan (189)
• Philippines
3 Apr 09
Hello there cristine3276. I've been broken hearted for several times. I went into foods and strolling everytime it happens to me. Sometimes, i just go to my friend's place and blurt it out to prevent my hurt feelings into hiding since it will just worsen my life. When broken heart first came into my life, i didn't know what to do and how to cope up. I'm thankful that my friends were beside me when that happened so they comforted and advices me on what to do. Now, i just try to live life after hurtful things and as much as possible, i try to be happy and forget bad experiences.
3 Apr 09
Your words ring true to lots of other women in a similar situation, cristine. You've hit the nail on its head by saying that with every heartbreak, you've only found yourself closer to God, and a step forward to true happiness. Very profound and mature thoughts. Bravo. But the pain lingers on, you say, which is natural because we are mortals with human emotions. The pain goes away only when we have completely forgiven the person. Of course, on the subsurface, we feel that we have accepted the situation. True. The intention of our subconscious is to accept. But why is there still pain? Because we haven't yet forgiven and let go. The first step towards forgiveness is to become aware of the negativities (feelings of anger, disappointment, blaming that person for your dashed hopes and unmet expectations, etc). These negative thought patterns are created by non-forgiveness. When you become aware, on a moment to moment basis, of the futility and irrationality of nursing all those negative emotions, make a resolution and a prayer to God that you sincerely want to forgive and let go of the person. With self-discipline, you will get there. Treat yourself like a child. When a mother disciplines her child, there is no anger. She does it or the child's benefit. Similarly, discipline yourself for your own self-benefit. And slip into that state of forgiveness. You'll experience calm and peace, and you won't feel this pain anymore. Trust me on that. Been there, done that, so I understand this cycle very well. :) Good luck.
• United States
3 Apr 09
Hello cristine3276, The best thing to do is to keep yourself busy. Interact with family and friends as much as possible. Read a book. Find a person that you can talk to about it. Someone that will be neutral and just listen. Don't hold your feelings inside. Getting things off your chest can help tremendously. It's gets easier as time goes by. And always remember that God does not put anything on us that we cannot bear. Have a blessed day!:)
3 Apr 09
I totally agree with you.. we have to accept the things we cannot change in life. I have been broken hearted recently and have been in the past but i`ve learnt that the best way for me to move on is to get strong. In the 3 months that i`ve been single i`ve improved my life so much and am now independant and love the way things are! I honestly think he done me a favour by treating me so bad or I wouldn`t have what I have now!!
3 Apr 09
I have been broken hearted, only really once though. I was absolutely devastated and it was really hard to get over it. I just spent most of the time with my friends, who were there for me and di things to take my mind off of it. Different people have different healing times. I brokw up with my ex in october, but still find some things hard to come to terms with. I just think to myself, it wasn't meant to be.
• India
3 Apr 09
Yes. I have had my heart broken. Not with one but with 2. It took me a long time to overcome from broken heart. I think it took me 7-8 months. I kept myself very busy during then and always diverted my mind not to think about her. I was really really heart broken when my best friend said, not to call her and without telling me the exact reason, she just hung up the call. Now I'm still recovering from my broken heart. Its been a long journey for me now to overcome this situation. But you cannot be sad all the times. Try forgetting things and start your new life. Whatever has happened has happened. Just make sure that, the same wont repeat in future. We cannot sacrifice our happiness for the mistakes we never did. They will realise later and they will definitely suffer. Take care. All the very best.