so hard to let go

@annierose (21977)
United States
August 21, 2011 4:45pm CST
how do you deal with your broken heart? last night, I got a message from my ex-boyfriend that he will go back again to his ex-wife to marry her not because of love but because of health reason. His ex-wife has health problem and he needs to marry her again so he can answer the expenses with his health insurance. However, he told me that I am the one he still love and if I would wish, he will neglect his responsibility with his ex-wife. I said "no" to him and told him he must go with her and build again the broken relationship. This is really very difficult for me. I had loved many times and had been hurt so much. Now, what I only know is that I must let go of him and let go of my feelings and forget him. However, words are really easier said than done. :(
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13 responses
@brew2x (3094)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
I'm sorry to hear that you are undergoing such pain. I think it is wrong for him to ask you to decide regarding this matter. Though you are part of his life, this matter concerns mainly his. I think he still loves his ex-wife and he just make things to appear that the decision is anonymous (you and his). From your post I can sense that you are a loving and generous person. I know someone better will come to your life. Time does heal all wounds and the pain you are experiencing right now will soon past. Just focus on yourself at the moment.
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@brew2x (3094)
• Philippines
24 Aug 11
Yes it would be hard at first. Everything will seems to be reminding you of him. Just don't do anything that might harm yourself. Everything will be okay again, maybe it will take a long time but it will.
@annierose (21977)
• United States
23 Aug 11
thanks brew2x,.We are just human and as of now, I feel so weak that every day, it seems like I am just like a zombie, living here on earth without any purpose. I always feel sad. I always try to be busy but i cannot help not to remember the past. I guess, it is really very difficult to forget someone especially if you have been in the relationship for quite long years.
@jennyze (7027)
• Indonesia
22 Aug 11
Annierose, you would forget him in time and find your true love. Don't lose hope and courage to love again. I hope it will be soon that you will find a new love that is 100x better than this one. You did the right thing, cause he wanted to do good towards his ex wife.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
22 Aug 11
hi jennyze, I hope so Jenny but now I feel very tired of loving as I always get same results again and again. I don't know why it should happen this way. I don't know how to accept that we are not meant to be. But I know I must keep myself away from him. I must let go of him and forget him no matter how painful it is.
@jennyze (7027)
• Indonesia
23 Aug 11
You will manage, I am sure you are stronger than you thought...
@ersmommy1 (12587)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Sometimes doing the right thing is the hardest thing to do. I really feel for your situation. But it seems like you took the mature and responsible road. I hope with time things get easier for you!
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
24 Dec 11
Thanks for this response ersmommy. I had been very busy with work and that helps me too but not in a way that I can totally forget him.
@veejay19 (3589)
• India
22 Aug 11
Don`t worry annierose, you will soon get over it.As it is and as you have said,you have loved many times and will have to let go once again.Human love, my dear is fickle as it is not really love but merely infatuation and this never lasts because it is not true love. The only love that is true is love for God and you will never lose out because it is eternal.You will get over this too and will find someone else, i am sure.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Hi veejay, I hope so I can get over it. I cannot help not to cry when I started deleting all things in my computer that will remind me of him. My heart says no but my mind says I have to do it and this time, I must listen to my mind. I feel so down. I don't know when I can be okay again.
@babes295 (107)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
i am sorry to hear that. but you have done the right thing annierose. let him go and start a new life. someday you will find the right guy who will love you for who you are. you will find the right guy who is no obligation to someone, who is bachelor. and when that time comes, you will definitely have a great time with each other
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
22 Aug 11
thanks babes295. I am thankful that I can share my feelings here in mylot and have different people to cheer me up and show me that life is beautiful despite the heart aches I am experiencing right now. I hope someday I can meet someone who will love me truly. Happy mylotting!
@babes295 (107)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
you are very welcome, annierose. just keep on waiting and always pray to god. and in time, he will definitely answer all your prayers. god bless and take care!
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
22 Aug 11
Oh it is very difficult to stick a broken heart in two. As much as you think it will go scar always remains. Like when you miss a cup and it broke and it shows where his stick was broken and in the heart of everyone. Many hurt and the pain is no cure. You only remains to deal with it because once it is decided there seems some reason. Do your best and you know it. I wish you success. Have a nice day!
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
22 Aug 11
hi nezavisima,yes, i have to deal with it and it is very painful. I tried to forget him many times and love another person but still I find myself that I am still in love with him.
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
23 Aug 11
This is very sad. You made a sacrifice. It is very kind of you. I know how hard you are feeling to this situation. But anyway you have made your decision and just let it be. Since he will marry to his ex-wife anyway. No matter what, he is married, even if he is loving you. The life must go on. Try to forget it as it will make you feel sad. One day you will meet another good man. I love China
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
22 Aug 11
annierose, From what you've shared, I have to say that you've not only made a correct but wise decision to leave him. For what is a man and his love when he is so distracted and torn apart with responsibilities and obligations. I can understand his indecisiveness and your magnanimous decision just made it easier to decide. I do feel for you but if you look at the other side, I am sure you would have seen the endless strife and struggle that comes with you hanging on to a meaningless relationship. So, there's an old mantra which says that it is better to cut with a sharp knife and end this than drag on with a blunt one. This is not the end of the world, the door to this person and his love may be closed but there will be another or rather better person to come. Just don't be too overwhelmed to overlook it when the time comes.
@annierose (21977)
• United States
24 Dec 11
Thanks for inspiring words skysuccess. I understand every word and I know you are right. Continuing a relationship with him won't make me happy because he is now a married man again. I had been busy and this is the only time I participated again here in mylot. My being busy makes him forget a little. I also open my heart again to other men and I hope that one day, I will meet the right man.
• United States
21 Aug 11
I am sorry to hear you are experiencing this and yes it is quite difficult to deal with as the mind, heart, emotions and soul are all involved. I can only say that although it does not seem to be something we can instantly change, only time will heal the wounds. This and perhaps another love interest, which of course at the moment seems far from now, is the only thing that will heal and mend the heart. Try and keep yourself as busy as possible, go out with girlfriends and or take up some new hobbies which may help take away the thoughts momentarily. Yes all words will seem easier then done because sometimes the heart is stronger then the mind. Best of luck and hope all is over sometime soon for you.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
21 Aug 11
thanks hardworkinggurl for responding to this message of mine. I had been hurt and cried for so many times on this relationship. I agree that time can heal the wounds and as of now, it is really painful to have this feelings. I just give my trust to God and keeps on believing He has better plan for me.
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• Philippines
27 Aug 11
i am sure you will find a person truly deserving of your love. I think he still has feelings for his ex-wife, just accept the situation and move on. there is life ahead!
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
16 Dec 11
hi, i had experienced it many times in my life,and letting go of someone is really hard for everyone especially when that person you really loved,because the reason why we cant let go a someone because of the good times and bad times we had shared to each other and that we will really miss and will find it in our life.
@jricky1 (6797)
• China
22 Aug 11
We feel it's really hard to let it go.Such a beautiful memories couldn't be forget when we just broke up.Time does heals.The best way for you is to travel to a new place for a month,gradually you may find that you are going forward and just let it go.Thinking and doing other thins could distracted your attention.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
22 Aug 11
hi jricky, Yes, I think travelling will help a lot for me to forget him. Actually, I am making myself very busy and trying to manage my time wisely. I want to finish all my work and be able to go to a province with a friend.
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
I admire you annierose for being that brave to say NO to the person you cherish the most. You are such a great women, you really know where to stand. You are one of a million because some girls I know they will do the opposite of what you did just to follow their heart. I think you made the best decision. I will pray for you that you may conquer all the hardships and you may find true love. You may enjoy yourself to lessen the pain, talk toy our closest friends, party and enjoy the day. Or if there is an importunity to work abroad then GRAB IT. I f you're away you can easily forget him. Just make lots of fun. I wish you the best in life. Godbless
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
22 Aug 11
hi nurseclare, thank you for your goodness to me. It is really very difficult but even from the start, I already thought of it. I told to myself that if other woman will be my rival with him, I know I can win but if it will be his ex-wife, I know I can not do anything to win him back because I will let him go back to her. I pity their daughter whom I know is also suffering having 2 different homes because her parents are separated with each other. I hope that he will be happy this time in his love life.