how can you mend a broken heart?

@jenny1015 (13366)
Philippines
September 17, 2010 5:43pm CST
i have ended a relationship 5 years ago. i wished it never ended but it was a relationship bound to end even before it has started. my ove for that person is so great and it still tears me up inside everytime i think of him. having a hard time to move on.
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14 responses
• United States
15 Feb 12
The only way to mend a broken heart is to fall out of love.You have to completely let go. Is this easy? Hell no! But it has to happen for you to mend your heart.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
5 Oct 12
Hello, Sarahruthbeth22! Sorry if I have replied only after 8 months. I have completely forgotten about this post I made. Anyway, even after so many years have passed, I don't think that the love I had for that person will ever go away. I no longer think of him as much but when I do, I know that the love is still there. I am no longer wishing for us to get back together coz that is way too impossible. Just the memories that he has left me I will cherish forever. Kinda stupid of me?
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• United States
5 Oct 12
It is not stupid at all. Just promise me that you will not let these memories damper any new relationship. I mean if a nice guy comes along , Do Not compare him to your ex. Just open your heart and see if you like and can love the new guy. That way your past will not ruin your future.
• Philippines
18 Sep 10
I think you need some conscious effort to forget that person. Accepting is really one difficult thing to do that some people find hard to do even unconsciously, so maybe it is about time to accept that it is really over. It would also help to see some new people (not exactly date or whatever). Being with happy people might help you get your mind off things and find a new perspective about love and being with someone for real. :)
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
18 Sep 10
it does help to forget for a while when surrounded with different peo0le, but when you get back home, and you start feeling that emptiness crawling again.....oh my!!! really hard to get over it....
• Philippines
18 Sep 10
aww. I'm really sorry you have to go through all of these horrible things. I'm sure you'll soon find the person who'll make you happy and love you the way you deserve to be loved. :)
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
14 Dec 10
Heal of a broken heart should be loved more..heart has to be given an heal, a peace and support. To focus on a different activity, work and giving heart a time to rest itself out of all sorrows.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
14 Dec 10
thanks besthoppee44. That is precisely what I have been doing to keep my mind busy. It was difficult at first, but slowly learning my way out of misery.
• United States
17 Sep 10
It is really difficult to totally dissipate love for a person you cared really deeply. The only thing that will help will be "time". I see it has been five years but unfortunately in your case you care too deeply so you still need more time. Another love interest and time usually mends a broken heart. Keep yourself and mind pre-occupied each time you drift to these thoughts
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
18 Sep 10
thank you very much for such wonderful advice. it is really taking so much time to completely recover after a fall...
• India
28 Sep 10
Jenny, it is really a not so good occurance. but it happens in most cases. true love, can be felt only in memories. remember, if the same is felt by Him, and chances He returns. If not, BELIEVE ME, it was onesided. the fact is bitter. of course. I pray for you. as is said, TIME WILL HEAL ! focus on other responsibilities. I say this with a view to pacify you. I know. It cant be. when the current of LOVE is high as in your case, it is not easy. we can say what ever. but it really takes time. God Bless You.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
5 Oct 12
Thanks! I appreciate what you said.
• Philippines
17 Oct 12
Five years is not that easy to forget. Moving on is always a choice. But the way I read your lines, you wished him back. You will get over him if you have fully convinced yourself to let him go, and be happy again with someone new.
@jugsjugs (12967)
21 Sep 10
It is really hard to end a relationship,especially if that relationship has been in your life for sometime.I do think that it takes along time to get use to not being with that person day in day out,but as the time passes it will get easier and you will find a person that you love just as much.
@lexx87 (1707)
• Mexico
28 Sep 10
it is really hard , i was trying to move on my bf we "broke up" and he was really mad but i don't know if i want to do this anymore , i love him with all my heart but it hurts , i know it was my fault. Sometimes it is good move on and have a friendship with that person.
• Quezon City, Philippines
20 Sep 10
hi, breakup is really tough, but you have to believe that moving on is possible. you can start by accepting, and if there's any hurt or anguish left, try forgiving and forgetting. i think five years is long enough and now could be the time for you to find a new love interest. at the same time you should also focus on loving yourself. there's no better person to love you than yourself. i bet the breakup has reduced a lot of your self-esteem, so try your best to regain your sense of self worth. i hope these could help you to move on. God bless!
• Philippines
21 Sep 10
You know what, i understand how you feel.. I was once in your shoe. I have this relationship for a month and we broke up but everytime we see each other its like were still in a relationship but the sad part is I was the only one loving him. His there for me because he needed me not because he still love me. that type of relation go on for 3 years.. Until one day I woke up thinking what have I done with my life. I wanted to totally move on. but I can't I', still attached with him. Its like I can't live my life without him. my friends keep on telling me to move out. to find someone new. How can I find it if its him i wanted in my life? I did everything just to win him back but still he didn't. I made my self occupied with a lot of things. I work and work and work. I hang out with my friends, i read a book just to stop my mind from thinking of him. and I successfully did it. Now I'm happy with my boyfriend now. If i keep my self be in his shadow, i wouldn't feel this happiness now. If you really want to move out, be strong in your decision.. its still you who will suffer in the end. give chance to your self. I know you can do it. In the right time, you will find the person who really meant for you...
• Philippines
24 Sep 10
healing a broken heart is difficult but you have to do it bcoz it will help you grow as a person and it will help you find the true person really meant for you.
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
3 Feb 11
Heart broken once is broken for all times, it is like glass, if one joins a mirror using glue, he/she can see image in it, but it will appear broken.. better to forget, time is the best healer though. thanks for sharing.. kalyani
@litvillegas (1274)
• Philippines
17 Oct 12
Hello jenny Breaking up with someone you love is really painful. Life is like that!. Let time heals your broken heart. Think positive and believe that God has someone special for you. Be occupied, don't try to listen romantic or loves songs, make new friends and try to move on. I guess I'm also saying this to myself. lol.:) I'm also in the process of mending my broken heart..:) Together we can do it..! Have a great day ^_^
@meowchie (992)
• Philippines
17 Oct 12
Wow I am just like you. I too slow at moving on :-(