can't move on from ex-boyfriend

August 18, 2011 6:02am CST
I have a conversation with my friend earlier so this post is inspired by her, my friends made a statement professing her love for an ex. Not only did she say that she still loved him, she said that even at this present moment; she would still be there for him if he should ever call. Although, the relationship has been over for some time and they both moved on; there is still a mutual love between the two. So, my question for today is is it possible that getting over with your ex is a tough thing to do? and do you think it's right that she's still loving his ex boyfriend until now?
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11 responses
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
18 Aug 11
It totally depends on how you parted ways in the past. If you parted ways in good terms and separated for some reason beyond your control then it's really difficult to get over each other especially if you were forced to break up despite being still so in love. It's really a case to case basis and there's no definite answer. But if my ex cheated on me, i think i would find it too easy to get over him. I would just think he's the worst man i've ever met and i could move on anytime of the day!
18 Aug 11
hi toni:) Yes they parted ways while she still loves her boyfriend, because of petty fight, then because of pride she waited for her boyfriend to say sorry and do something to relieve her anger, but it didn't happened until they finally broke up. oh I'm sorry about that friend:(, anyway for sure it's his lost not yours.
@cindy12 (88)
• China
18 Aug 11
I think she should move on and donot waste her time of waiting for her ex.It will never works.If her ex comes back to find her and he will break up with her again.So what she is doing is hurting herself and no one will feel sorry for her. Though they are not toget her any more, she should know they are not the best couple.She should understand this point and forget him from the heart. Everyone has such experience before I think.A failed love can teach people how to love again and find the "soul mate" finally.Because both will be more muture than before and learn how to deal with complicated things, how to think for others... Anyway,It is better for her to hava a travel!
18 Aug 11
hi:) yes I think you're right, but I also told her to not jump on other relationship until she still feel in love with her ex to avoid complication. yeah perhaps a travel will help her forget in some way. thank you for your comment friend:)
@Alize997 (190)
• United States
19 Aug 11
Getting over a ex is a really tough thing to do. Especially when you've been with them for so long, and you've invested all of yourself in the relationship. I think its ok that she still loves him. As long as she doesn't have any false hope that she will get back with him, and she continues on with her relationship. I know that if I were to break up with my boyfriend now I would still always have some love for him, because of what we shared.
@sswallace21 (1824)
• United States
18 Aug 11
I think it is possible to love someone even when the relationship has ended. The heart knows what the heart wants. True love is never forgotten. They will always remember the best and the worst of each other. It is tough to fully get over a true love. They will always be in your heart and mind. Best Wishes!
18 Aug 11
hi:) Yes that's true especially when you get separated while you still love each other and perhaps thats what happened to them. thank you for your response friend:)
25 Aug 11
yeah it is really feasible to love somebody whom ended with already. We are just human, and I experienced that before. But for me it would be better if she must move on or try to ask the guy if he still loves her.Based on what you have state I think the guy doesn't love her anymore he is just making fun. Because if he really loves your friend why he don't make a move to settle with her or make their relationship vivid and clear.
• Philippines
25 Aug 11
If both of them had no relationship with someone else it would be hard for them to move on. They maybe shy to accept to them self that they still love each other.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
18 Aug 11
I always believed that once there was love it can never be replaced by anything else. It can probably be lessen but not entirely gone, because love is a very strong feeling and once it is felt and shared, it is already hard to just let go and forget. I think it would be better for her to try and have a relationship with him one more time. Give it a second chance and see how it goes.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
18 Aug 11
Some people cannot moved on from past relationship because of love. If love is still there, it is not possible to moved on easily. The longing and hoping for a come back is always there. But,if the other party is not participating, your friend really need to try her best to forget her ex. It's not easy..but she has to, life should not stopped with her ex..but has to moved on. have a good day jaiho®
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
19 Aug 11
I believe it depends upon the love shared together and all their memories. The anamnesis will stay in their heart unless they found someone they love more and love them back. I think that is a normal feeling of a person truly in love...
@pbbbsra (1214)
• Philippines
18 Aug 11
Some people find it really difficult to move on if they have had a deep relationship with the person. But I think your friend is only hurting herself more. The ex boyfriend is happy now and she should also start her own life now. Slowly, she will have to deal that their roads already parted and hope that a new and better person will come her way. She deserves to be happy too and I hope she will be fine.
• Philippines
18 Aug 11
I think what they had was special that's why they still treat each other as special. For me however, once a girl becomes my ex, it would be best if we don't see or talk to each other that often, we might still be friends but it would be harder to move on or it will actually spark an old flame if we still get in touch. If I have a present relationship, it would be best to break off all my ties to my exes as a sign of respect to my present partner.