move on

@iamnes (324)
Philippines
March 21, 2009 9:53am CST
what if you have just gotten out of a long-term relationship? you have known him and spent time with him almost half of your life. and yet you don't necessarily want to forget him but you want to move on with your life. you still want him but he doesn't want you anymore. so you just have to move on 'coz it's been too painful for weeks. it's been unbearable at times but you just have to let go. what do you suggest? how would you deal each day of your life when every single thing you do or see reminds you of him.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
23 Mar 09
When it comes to the end of Relationship where you want someone still, and care for them, but they don't care for you, then it is time to move on. This is a Sad place to be a lot of times, especially when it is someone you have married or share kids with for sure. A lot of times it takes courage and strength to muster the ability to get away from them and learn to be by yourself as well. But when they do not want you anymore unfortunately usually there is not much more you can really do, and you are only hurting yourself if you continue to think that there is something there that can still help as well.
@subha12 (18441)
• India
22 Mar 09
It is very sad way of life.still life goes on. Time waits for none.But I guess, time isa the best haeler. Initially it is painful. but try to be engaged in activitires taht yopu like to do.
22 Mar 09
My ex whom I was with for 5 years broke up with me 2 weeks before our 5 yr anniversary in October, I was devastaed and desperately wanted him back. I couldn't eat for about a week and was really down and depressed. It's been about 4 months since I brokw up with him and Im still mad about him. The though of him being with another woman turns my stomach and makes me feel so sick. He said he doesn't want me back, but maybe sometime in the future something may happen. I've only just come to erms with this and I take my mind off of it by going out with my friends at the weekend and having a good time. Im not interested in dating other men at the moment as I am still mad about it and think it will be a long time before I even take another man's number. You do get over it evectually but it does take time, and it is very hard.
@snow8515 (169)
• China
22 Mar 09
Yes, it's painful if you have to leave the person who you had a long-term relationship. However, time is the best medicine. And I choose sports like playing badminton and roller skating to alleviate my pain.
@jane9147 (252)
• Philippines
22 Mar 09
that's just what's happening to me now. except that we were never together. i don't even know if he knows my feelings for him. but silly me, i can't get away from what i feel for him. i don't want to enter into any other relationships because i feel like it's being unfair to the other guy. but anyways, i suggest let it be. if everything you see reminds you of him, let it be. you'll get used to it and one day you'll wake up and you're over him. i hope it will work for you. God Bless!
@mayze22 (34)
• Philippines
22 Mar 09
you actually don't have a choice. why force yourself to a person who doesn't want you anymore, right? you will heal in time. you really can't avoid seeing things or places that reminds you of him. And even if you have moved on, you will never forget people you've been with. The saying that states 'forgive and forget' is actually not true. you really can't forget unless you have an amnesia. (",) it's just you set aside the bad things (breaking up with you) and forgive. that's the time you can accept the fact that you two are over and move on with your life.
@dalyme3 (88)
• Philippines
21 Mar 09
I just go through life as it is. I have accepted my faith, I am now a single father and though my daughter reminds me of her I have no regrets. I have loved and I am thankful for it.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
21 Mar 09
Change as much as you can about your life right now. Do different things, find new places to go and make new friends if you can. Join a club, take a class, volunteer someplace..anything that is new and different will help to take your mind off of your ex. Most of all, you have to accept that it takes time to get over a relationship but every day it will get a little bit easier. I went through this after a 17 year relationship ended and I didn't even like my ex anymore! You don't know what your future holds so put yourself out there and live you life to the fullest. Remember that, when one door closes...another one opens. You might not be able to see it yet but it's there.
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
21 Mar 09
Do something each day that you enjoy, things that make you feel good. Spend time with friends and family doing something besides talking about the break-up between you and your ex. Don't forget to remind yourself eacha nd every day how wonderful you are and how much it is HIS loss.
@suzzy3 (8342)
21 Mar 09
It is awful for you at the moment as you still love him.Just take your time and go with it.It is not going to be easy but in the end you will get over him.Rely on your friends ,get out and about a bit.Not to meet anyone else as you will be rebounding for maybe a year.All I can say is take it easy,don't worry about being upset as it is a form of greiving maybe if you have a descent vicar or priest they can help you with this.Take care.xxx
• Taiwan
22 Mar 09
I'm afraid of that!To women, it seems to be destined that day will come some day.How terrible it is!I'm always adjusting the relationship with my hubby avoid that day.If i can't change the fortune after trying my best,i will let it go along with it. I admit we care him indeed,but when we can't change the fact,why do we still torture ourselves? We have many meaninggul things in our lives, man is not our total.We should try to enjoy our health, our achievement and our happiness with our friends or just enjoy them alone but not lonely.
• United States
22 Mar 09
You already answered your own question. Move on. :)
• Philippines
22 Mar 09
Hello there! I can say that you should really move on at this time. If you know you're hurt, don't mind it, just let him go. The thing that can really help you is to look again for someone who can change your life. If you're going to keep on doing that, you can't forget him. If you want to forget him, everything you do counts especially on you. And if each day you always remember it, just ignore what you had and go on with your life. Nothing will happen if you're keep on looking and remembring the past. Now, you should know and go on to the present and future. You have to accept what happened nor you'll lose yourself.
• Thailand
22 Mar 09
moving on isn't easy, you need to kind of bite your way through it. Takes a lot of mental & emotional discipline to constantly remind yrouself: MOVE ON! every time you get reminded of your ex. Hypnosis can help to accelerate the "recovery period", because you can communicate with your subconsciousness - the place where all those "out of control emotions" come from.
@kerriannc (4279)
• Jamaica
21 Mar 09
Moving on is not an easy thing to day. I leave my boyfriend of five years and couple months in December of last year. Everytime I told myself that we are done I keep running back to him when I am lonely. But I pray and lost myself in work and here on the internet. It is not easy to break up with someone who was the center of your life but you have to grow that hard shell so that you don't continue to be hurt. I am sorry that your ex boyfriend was the one who broke up with you but my dear you have to let go. I am on the opposite because my ex keep calling me and I have to tell him to stop in order for him to let me go. If you used to go certain places with him avoid going there until you are heal. Healing is not going to talk over night but remember you are what count now. Tell yourself that it is him who has lost a gem and not you. Take care my friend.