Relationships Ending

United States
February 6, 2012 1:58pm CST
I was in a long term relationship with a guy, that turned out to be a real jerk. He cheated on me with someone who lives right around the corner from me. We were together for 10 years. My question is...... How long do you think it takes to get over the pain, when you have to see this person and his new lover, almost every day in passing. Should I move out of the neighborhood, even though I cannot afford to? What would you do?
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7 responses
@LeonLeki (22)
• Macedonia
6 Feb 12
I think that the old love can be forgoten only with a new love. :)
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
9 Feb 12
LeonLeki, that would be REbound! No no no, new love is NOT the answer right now. But nice trying though but she'd be rebounding like a ball if she went right into another relationship. Her ex is rebounding with his 'new' so called love and it won't last. She needs to move and start fresh and new in order to put this awful past behind her THEN wait a few months to find a new love or let a new love find her.
• United States
12 Feb 12
Thanks Sassybrat and CatsandDogs......... I see you both know the right things to say. I appreciate it.
• Canada
7 Feb 12
That isn't what the poster asked!
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@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
6 Feb 12
If I were in your shoes, the best thing I would do is move out of the neighborhood. You are opening yourself to more pain and heartache if you see him constantly. The best way to be able to forget and move on is go away. Have another life and in time you might be able to find the right guy who will love and treasure you.
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• United States
12 Feb 12
thanks yahnee! Point well taken.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
7 Feb 12
you need time to heal the wounds and take away the pain. if you can't afford to leave, then try to spend more time on keeping yourself busy or go to places where it would make you feel at ease and comfortable. it is easier said than done, but perhaps it is a better option of taking him off your mind. out of sight, out of mind..
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
7 Feb 12
Hello missGYD1, I know its difficult to forget that person when you see him daily. The best thing you can do is to move out somewhere else for few days so that you may not see him and you could refresh your mood too.And then come back to your place may be with time you will forget him and seeing him won't effect you.
• United States
20 Feb 12
Thanks so much skvg1976.....
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
6 Feb 12
hi missGYD, thats a terrible situtation to be in..It like rubbing salt in the wound, seeing them together and regular. If I was you I would do all possible to find a different route to travel to and from home, just not to take a chance to see them... I am sure moving might be the quickest move to make but it probably just isn't practical..Just be strong, let your pain out inside your house, never where they can see you...Walk with your head up high and kick in your step...Do not ever let anyone take your character down...Get your selfesteem back up and keep it moving... Its going to hurt for a while because 10 years is a lot of time and emotions to invest in a relationship.. But TIME HEALS ALL...I am speaking from experiences...
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• United States
12 Feb 12
Thank you bjc66bjc and everyone else who responded to my reach-out. It is plain to see that I do not have to do this alone, and when I reach out you guys are there with different sorts of solutions and advice..... I truly appreciate it!
@NailTech (6874)
• United States
6 Feb 12
(((Hugs))) for you, I know it is a difficult process especially when you are forced to see them both together now, you were together for a long time. That must be like pure torture actually, I feel for you. Please just try to concentrate on your own success now with everything, be it a new love, job success or just plain success with everything. You know what they say, there's nothing better than success as a revenge, teehee. Seriously the more you dwell on the heartache the worse it will be and longer it will take. I do give you alot of kudos and prayers that you can find a way to better deal with this as time goes on, it is not an easy thing. Think of it as a life challenge, maybe that will help as well. Good luck to you. Keep us posted.
• United States
12 Feb 12
Absolutely great advice NailTech...... thans for the empathy and prayers, and I will certainly keep you posted.
@ladygator (3465)
• United States
7 Feb 12
Sorry to hear of your relationship heartache. That is a very long time to be with someone and then for it to turn out badly. But its his loss and your gain now that you are free of this person that was such a meanie! I know that you have heard that I am sure, but just take it step by step in your healing. But just make sure that you keep moving forward. Take a good look at yourself and see the amazing that lives inside of you. Regarding the move, thats up to you. I would say no most likely but I am not living in your life. I am not feeling what it is feeling like to you. If its unbearable then work towards getting away. But if its just a fresh hurt and you think that over time you can get a better grip on how you feel then do that. ~C~