When should you just let go?

@Bambi09 (227)
United States
November 11, 2010 10:10am CST
I miss him terribly. I can't take another day without him. Granted it was my decision, and it's better for me and the kids, I don't know why I'm still breathing without him. I've been put through so much crap. I've had my heart broken by him so many times. I'm drowning in regret. But I know it good for us. This is the right move. But how do I let go. How do I know I really want to? What if it gets worse. What if it gets better? I've never know, but I'm scared to take that step and be free. What should I do?
6 responses
11 Nov 10
It is so hard to let go or to be let go of when it comes to relationships. If things aren't working out then we try to atleast look at the problems and see if we could solve them together. From the sounds of it though you state that you left him, he has broken your heart many times, he has put you through so much crap, if this is the case then he isn't the right one for you, yes you may still have feelings and maybe in time they will go, but you don't deserve to be treated the way you have been, you need to feel positive about yourself and this guy just seems to drag you down, hopefully you will move on and learn from that relationship, you deserve far better, be with someone for the right reasons rather than the wrong ones, someone who will love you for you and will respect the person you are.
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@Bambi09 (227)
• United States
11 Nov 10
Well thanks, I hope I can as will. I do deserve someone who will respect me. But love is such a nifty little heart breaker at times. I know I shouldn't be with him, but at the same time I really don't care. It's just this conflicting decision I have been back and forth with. and I hate it.
11 Nov 10
Being back and forth shows you that it is time to act and probably to end things for good, yes it may hurt for a while but you seem to be a loving, caring attractive woman, it's not like you going to stay single. Just make sure that you hopefully get a decent guy next time.
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@Bambi09 (227)
• United States
11 Nov 10
Well thanks :)
@chicko (86)
• India
11 Nov 10
Hey its just a matter of time before you get over him. Im sure you've weighed the pros and cons when you took your decision. There's no need to be confused now. You will find many others who you can love, and be loved in return. There are many waiting for your companionship. I know its hard to let go, but you have to move on some day. When there is no happiness and growth in a relationship, its time to let go. If you both are constantly fighting, and you feel stuck up in the relationship, and you dont look forward to meeting each other, when there is fear and insecurity cropping up, theres no point in continuing the relationship. A good relationship is built on trust, love, happiness, helping each other to grow. If these are missing, forget about him. Unless you learn to move on, you will not know what better opportunities are out there. Get rid of everything that reminds you of him and start afresh!
@Bambi09 (227)
• United States
11 Nov 10
Thank you so much. You are so right! I appreciate it :)
@alottodo (3056)
• Australia
12 Nov 10
Righto or should I say amen to that?
• Portugal
12 Nov 10
if you say is the best for you is bcs it is^^ you should trust your instincts. sometimes we blame ourselves and we shouldnt. in most part of times we are right in decisions when it comes to break up. im also in a situation like yours. i want be with my ex again and was me that decided break up like you also. bcs i know he almost dont have time for me. but im afraid that a girl be with him. now that we are not together other girl can come close and he can forget me i also wanted be with him but we are very far. and none of us has money to see the other for now we cant do nothing. he said he will wait but we are not together so anything can happen. about you i dont know what he did to you but maybe if you share a bit more i can advise you better^^ but cheer up ok? dont be sad^^
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@ipenk1000 (207)
• Indonesia
13 Nov 10
we do not know what will happen tomorrow.. when it was repaired, fix it. but if not,learn to forget. because there are still many people near us who need our attention
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• Philippines
11 Nov 10
All i can tell you is to start a new life without him by focusing to your kids. Make sure you take good care of them and make sure you do your best in being a good parent. Get a job or finish college. How do you know you really want to? hmm.. i don't really know what to tell ya, but i wanna ask you, do you want to drown in much deeper crap? I mean enough is enough right? Move forward and forget about the past. There are plenty more opportunities that will come to you and to your kids.
@Bambi09 (227)
• United States
11 Nov 10
Thank you, you are absolutely right. It's just hard, and I have had two months away from him, and it's just now starting to get to me recently. I think I'm just at my breaking point with this new job, and a new city, and all these other things piled up on me. It's definitely a transition, but I'm working towards this. I'm bettering myself, and but that I'm helping pave a better path for my children.
12 Nov 10
agree with @stewiekillslois i've do broken heart before, and cant forget what his done to me, his love, his touch but,, life must goes on.. ang im on the path on it :) get your best future for your children
@joysantos (131)
• Philippines
12 Nov 10
it is hard to let go of someone who you love so much. but if you know you had enough, you should be brave to let him go. when you know that there is no more hope, then you should move on.
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