How Do I Leave the Past In the Past???

United States
April 21, 2011 6:39pm CST
I was in a serious relationship for over 5 yrs. with my college sweetheart. I ended the relationship because I got tired of being long distant after college and no real commitment was made as far as an engagement. I moved on, got married, had a child, and divorced. My ex and I reunited and the flame rekindled, but he is now in a complicated situation romatically. He says how unhappy he is with his current girlfriend and they have a child together, but he hasn't decided if he is going to break up with her. I don't think he has totally gotten over me breaking up with him. Should I move on??
8 responses
@elaidha (95)
• Philippines
21 Apr 11
He says he is unhappy with his current girl friend (other than you) but can't find the determination to leave her for good. Hmmm, sounds like you're the kind who's being taken advantage of, unwittingly. If you love him despite his ambivalence, prepare to be hurt later on. Otherwise, it's a game of wait and see. Why don't you move on? There are others out there who may be more prepared and willing to be enter into lifetime commitment.
• United States
22 Apr 11
I have made an effort to move on, but I have not totally let go. I guess it's due to fear of history repeating itself, as far as me moving on with someone else and not being over him. Thanks for the input!
• United States
22 Apr 11
Remember, if they will cheat WITH you, then they will cheat ON you.
@ofabiania (421)
• Philippines
22 Apr 11
i think that he should fix his relationship with his current girlfriend first.. whether he still wants to work things up with his gf or totally end their relationship.. it would be really complicated if you suddenly enter the picture knowing that things are still pretty blurry between that guy and his gf.. hope i was able to help..:)
• United States
22 Apr 11
Yes you helped! Thanks : )
@peavey (16936)
• United States
22 Apr 11
If he's not willing to break up with her, then the flame hasn't really rekindled on his side. He's taking advantage of you and cheating on his girlfriend. It's not always easy to see things the way they really are, but you said he hadn't made a commitment before and won't make one now... move on. Look forward, not backward. Tomorrow can be a much happier day than yesterday was.
• United States
22 Apr 11
Thanks for the insight. I see your point. He is the only ex that I have went back to. I am sure that we will be lifetime friends even if we don't have any romantic relationship
@Renhard (3471)
• Jamaica
22 Apr 11
First of all I can understand maybe why he is going to find it hard to break up with his current girlfriend. I am thinking that it is because of the child that they have. My honest advice is that you dont want to get mix up in that situation so the best thing to do is just move on. Try your best. I feel though if you and him end up back together, in the future you both will start to have alot of problems. What might even happen is that he might start to again a=have an affair with his baby mother. Remember they will still need to stay in contact because of the child. I feel that he should try his best to work it out with his baby mother. I hate to see when a couple have a child and then they are thinking to break up. Dont people ever think about the child. What kind of emotional stress the child is going to start have while growing up. It really burns me to see that happen so the best thing I see to do is just to move on. Well I really cant be the one to decide for you though. And any decision you make is suppose to be made by you and not anyone else. I am just giving you my opinion.
• United States
22 Apr 11
Ok Thanks!
• United States
22 Apr 11
The fact that he's telling you how unhappy he is with his current girlfriend then it means something. I'm not saying that it's a sign or anything but the fact of the matter is then maybe you shouldn't move on. Maybe you should have a talk with him about the feelings you have with each other. This is a lay-on-the-line conversation, every feeling comes out. There is no step I can tell you on how to move on, you don't need anybody how to tell you to move on. The only one with the answer is you, you have to find the way to leave the past in the past.
• United States
22 Apr 11
I totally see your point. That is why I have laid my feelings on the line and asked him how he feels. He does not deny having strong feelings for me,but he has always been a nonchalent person that can't open up much. Thanks for the insight!
• India
22 Apr 11
life is always full of surprises, you may never know what may fall on you; it has up and downs.... so you should always move on... and should never be pessimistic can not. you can not afford to remain in the past.... as you don't know your fate. See if he is still not leaving his girl friend there is no point to stay with that person.So i think you should move on in your life..
• Philippines
22 Apr 11
I hope you are not repeating history.I just wished that he is more committal now.It is sad that you are not sharing him with another woman, that's even worst than before. He needs to make a choice and make a commitment to you , once and for all.If he is still hesitant, then it is the same guy.Nothing has changed with him and you will just end up frustrated and heartbroken. Don't let this drag for a long time...he has to choose or you have to leave. You can do it, don't worry. (^_^)
• India
22 Apr 11
What i can suggest you is don't get into a relationship which complicates and makes your life more worse further. Just think over it twice, what you want in life, and then jump to a right conclusion.