Getting over your EX

United States
May 9, 2008 12:55am CST
So about two weeks ago, I compeletly cut off all ties with my ex who I dated for over a year and a half. He was my first official boyfriend who I thougt genuinely cared about me, but things turned bad when I said I couldn't marry him and so it's pointless to continue the relationship. He tried to be my friend after we broke up because we both were inseperable for the time that we were togather. However, he was very very bitter and hurtful after we broke up and at one point, i just couldnt take it anymore after he got mad at me for throwing a paperball that got stuck in his hair at a restaurant and he walked out on me! I have always had my boundries straight and so I made it clear that it was not okay for him to do that. However, it has been two weeks and he still attempts to call or email me trying to keep tabs on me, and i am doing my ABSOLUTE best to not talk to him, but it gets really hard at times. He really was my pillar of support for over a year and half when i had no one else to turn to, he was always there. He has been there financial situations, through family situation, work, friends, EVERYTHING! He knew me better than anyone else in this world and I would have loved to make it work if it wasnt for our religon. I had made my choice to stick to my family and religion over a man, but sometimes I wonder, how life would've been like if i had chosen him? Those are the times that are really hard.... However, what do i do now when i have passed the point of no return? How can i forget someone that cared for me more than anyone else in the world? I dont even know how to move on since I've never really had a breakup before so If anyone has any good ideas how to overcome this hurrdle in my life, please do respond!
3 responses
@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
13 May 08
I am sorry to hear about your situation,and just because you dont want to marry him,doesnt mean he has to be so bitter,and I think it would be better if you talk to him,and try to atleast be friends,and you should ask him why he is so bitter,because I think in the long run things will go smoother if you and him sit down and talk,and it will be hard to forget someone who cared for you,just like I am sure he wont ever forget about you,but you if you do choose to not have anything to do with him,you have to try to move on with your life and be happy.
@ericajoyce (1746)
• Philippines
9 May 08
Hello kiran05. Im so sorry for what happened to you and your boyfriend. Breaking up is one of the hardest part in relationship. I also had the same situation as you. I thought my first boyfriend whom I thought loved me so much, wouldn't hurt me. Boy, was I wrong. I opened up to him. I was head over heels in love with him, he knew me very well, I even helped him through financial problems, I even fought with my sister and mom because of him. Little did I know all of these were leading to something else...break-up. He cheated on me twice. I forgave him the first time because I loved him so much then after a few years had past,he did it again. I didn't forgive him because I was tired of the things he has been doing over and over again. Eventhough it was hard to breakup with him I still did it. It was after all the right thing to do. I didn't feel happy anymore. After we broke up, he started calling me and sending me text messages. I ignored all of them. In order to get over him, I thought of all the times he made my life miserable. It helps. I hang out with my friends and family members and began opening up more often to them. Eventhough it was hard not to think about him, I tried to focus on something pleasant rather than him. I kept myself busy. A few months later, I got over him. It wasn't that easy but, little by little you will feel better again. Hope I helped. God bless.
@1madhu23 (90)
• India
9 May 08
Hi, I understand what you are going through right now. When we make choices, we need to take responsibility for the same. You might be trying to give justification for choosing to not marry him due to various reasons. Even if you decide to not marry, I dont see why you have to cut off relationship with him. You both can be good friends. Have a open talk with him and continue your friendship even if you both cant become life partners. Friendship in a healthy way and positively.