What should i do to forget about him?

@jeslin (147)
January 7, 2012 3:33pm CST
I recently just broke up with my boyfriend. Well you can't really say who dump who, but it was something like he was busy all the time, and doesn't want me to be sad and stuff so he said it to my face that he had no feelings at all for me. I kinda believe that and dump him, only to hear from his best friend that he actually cried. Alot. But oh well, i just don't wanna feel guilty and get stuck up in the past, since i would be going overseas to further my studies n so is he, so what do you guys recommend that i do in order to just forget about it? He is my first btw, so i have completely no idea how to just forget about it. Any suggestions and advice?
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@andy77e (5156)
• United States
8 Jan 12
Well there isn't a way to just 'forget about him'. This is why I would advise you to be very careful about only dating people you really honestly want a future with, and believe they are interested in a future with you. By future, I mean have a marriage, and family, and so on. See, when you get into a mentally attached relationship, it's difficult to break up, and yet if your relationship isn't heading toward marriage, I can promise you it will end. Further, the more times you get mentally attached to someone, and then break apart, the more difficult it will be when you finally do find someone you want to spend your life with. I know that doesn't sound logical, but it is true. I've seen it. My experience is this, Long time ago, there was a girl that was interested in me. I honestly wasn't interested in her. But... I was not mature enough at the time to understand that. We hung out, and played around and such, but there was no... um... I don't know what you would call it. Spark? Connection? However you wish to describe it, it wasn't there. The moment I knew that I was not interested in this girl, when I realized that there was nothing between us no matter how interested she was in me... I broke off the relationship. It was the best move I made. Did it hurt? Yes to some extent it did. But, this was the best for both of us. She could go find someone who really was interested in her, and I was no longer stringing her along unintentionally. So what is the deal with this guy? Well it could be a number of things. It could simply be that he knows this is the right move, but it still hurts to lose. Or it could be like many guys, that he had taken you for granted, and now that you are gone, he's finally seeing what he lost. Of course it could also be that he simply feels bad for hurting you. Only he knows what the answer is for sure. However, I do have one bit of advice for you. I've heard this from dozens of people, in dozens of places. I believe this advice is very good, and I highly recommend it. It's actually what to NOT do. Do *NOT* jump into another relationship. I would recommend you to not date for about a year, or at least 6 months. No dating. No relationships. No meeting guys and flirting around. Why? Because you were in a relationship and it broke apart, and now you are hurting. Whether you realize it, whether it is a lot, or a little, you are hurt. When people get hurt, they tend to find anything they can to dull the pain. ...And in walks this guy who says some sweet things to you, and it feels good, and makes you forget about ol whats-his-face, and all of sudden you jump into a relationship that otherwise you would never have done. And trust me, many guys can sense that pain, and they know what to say to get what they want. And you know what I mean. They'll use you, and lose you. But even those that are not trying to use you, even if their intentions are good, you'll still be making a mistake. It's kind of like being lost at sea in a little boat. And you have no water. And you are soooo thirsty, that the pain goes to your core. Then you take a sip of sea water, and it tastes so good on your dry throat, that you drink more and more, and what happens? The salt kills you. After you are hurt from a broken relationship, your reaction to the pain is to jump on the first relationship the comes buy. Even if the other person means wells, it's likely to be a mistake, and you won't see it until it's too late. Wait at least 6 month, and up to a year. Wait, and heal, and get back in your right mind. Make a wise choice the next time you date. And don't give your heart away until you can actually see a long married future with the other person.
@jeslin (147)
8 Jan 12
Thank you so so much for answering. It really did help. Well that guy was the one who chase me first, so i think that i should be the one finding out that we are not really that suitable? The thing about me is, guys around me seems to fall for me in a week or two? That guy was at least different, we were friends only he started chasing me. Well I am in uni now, and all my life, all i have ever done was reject guys, so him being the first person that i like, hurts. Like what you say, don't simply jump into a relationship, this guy's best friend was hitting on me days after we broke up and i almost fell for it. But after reading what you have said, and thinking over about it again. It really does make sense now. I just need some one to pull me through the pain n forget about him. I wouldn't wanna be a victim or hurt someone. All i have to do now is just prevent myself from wanting to text him or anything, and i don't think i will ever trust anyone again. Its too scary to go through all that again. You seem to have a lot of experience in this. =) Once again, thank you so much.
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
7 Jan 12
I think you should just get back out there and meet new people and find someone new, I look at life as chapters in a book, maybe this is a new chapter in your book of life, so its up to you to do some interesting things to add to your book of life,I wish you well
@jeslin (147)
7 Jan 12
Thank you, i will try to do so, but it is really hard for me though, as there is already a barrier there. I'm afraid that stuff like that would happen again and am getting the thought of not wanting to get married in the future. Haha. Once again thanks. =)
@soulist (2985)
• United States
25 Jan 12
I would say take time for yourself since he was your first. Take time learn more about yourself and things you enjoy. In time your heart will heal. I took about a year before I started dating again.
17 Jan 12
dear, i didn't know he actually occupied so much in your heart that till now u still remember him... sigh, but i can't help much but do remember i'm always by your side to hear u out n be there too... smiles =)