Why???

United States
September 23, 2011 12:32am CST
Why is it when you are experiencing a break up and heart ache all you seem to remember is the good times. My boyfriend of two year and I just recently broke up. I can't trust him and I am always jealous. He has lied to me before and I am afraid that everutime he opens his mouth it is to produce another lie. We have been arguing every time we see each other. Now that he said we are never going to work out all I seem to think about is the good times that we have had and the things that I will miss about him. There are a lot of bad things we went through lately but those do not seem to ever cross my mind. Why does this happen to us? Why when two people break up all they can do is feel sad because they remember the good things about that person which kept them holding on?
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@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Sep 11
If you think your relationship is not working well despite of all your sacrifice don't waste your time on him. He is not the only person in the world. Go out on your relationship and explore the world. Engaging a relationship that full of problems and doubts can make your life terrible
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• Philippines
23 Sep 11
You are right. why stay in a relationship that has not been doing any good for you? Move on, go out and spread your wings. Who knows, somebody out there is just waiting for you to notice him. Don't force yourself to be with him. I've heard martyrs are now being nailed on the cross ;-)
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Sep 11
Martyr is no longer common and no one practice lately.
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• United States
23 Sep 11
yeah i have never even heard of that. but it is hard to move on when you truely love someone. he was my life for the past 2 years and we have children. i am 24 and i have 3 kids. it is not going to be easy to spread my wings especially when i do not have a baby sitter for some me time.
@rqlutz (59)
• India
23 Sep 11
it happens most of the time and do not let it turn to hate. You are still not over him and with time you will find that you have forgotten all about him and you start living a different life. If he loved like you did, he is now suffering like you are doing. Love never fade easily that is why you need to let it die slowly and you should instead focus on the things you like doing.
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• United States
26 Sep 11
I see your point because I am living it. Love does not die easy and you were right he is back. But we are still not back together we are trying to work on things. I am to the point where if it does not work this time then whatever. I have done all that I can and there is mo more for me to do.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
3 Oct 11
Hi Amanda81587. I've been away for a week, so it's a surprise to me that you've broken up. Specially that you've mentioned your bf in a few of your discussions. I actually have a different view of breakups. I always thought that people become sad after a breakup not because of the good memories that they've created and remember, but because of the time wasted spent in that relationship (me, bitter). I think that's why it keeps flashing back. So that we could think about how it was a waste of time (still bitter). But that's just me.
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• United States
3 Oct 11
Welcome back. I noticed something was missing yeah we broke up but he was only gone for a day. We are still not back together but we still stay in the same house and still end up next to each other before the night is up. We seem to be getting along better and we seem to be playing around like we did when we first got together. We have a long way to go before we are ever back together fully. but maybe this is what we needed
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
3 Oct 11
Two things: I hope that with the 'break up' you've had, you've become wiser. I know that playing around like this offers such a flood of emotions, that you sometimes forget to think with your head. Just guard yourself, and breath, and think. And if this what it really needed, then I hope that it goes through and true! That your bf would be reminded on how special your relationship is.
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@Rick1950 (1575)
• Lima, Peru
3 Oct 11
Well, I'm really sorry about your relation. I think you don't deserve it. Relations are not easy at all and many get broken. Some are luckier than others. I expect the next time you'll be lucky. It's better you don't show you're jealous. You're still young and you'll meet another boyfriend. But now try to focus on your job or study. Be patient - I'm sure you will succeed.
• United States
24 Oct 11
Well we are back together and I got a job. I think when I start my job and we are not by each other all the time that maybe we will get along better. I don't know I hope anyways.
@Zamara69 (130)
• United States
26 Sep 11
Sorry for your break up. I was in love with my ex for 10 years. He had done so many bad things in our relationship and when we seperated, all I can think of was how much I love him and that I wish he was here with me and you're right..thinking about the good times we had. But, when I think about all the bad things his done..I would compare how I felt when I was with him and how I felt without him and in the end..I felt much better without him.
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@stuckonu (726)
• Philippines
3 Oct 11
Sorry to hear about your break up. It is really a painful experience especially for women, since they are more emotional than men. There is a psychological stages with regard to recovering in a painful experience. Denial, Anger, Bargaining, depression and acceptance. Notice that the first few parts involves negative emotions so it will really be hard and you'll only remember the good parts of your relationship. But when you finally accept it, it will be much easier for you to think about your past including the not so good ones.
• United States
24 Sep 11
Based on your past discussions concerning your relationship, it is probably for the best, both of you have some space. I don't mean it in a bad way, but sometimes relationship need a breather, to straighten things out and get things into perspective, especially when children are involved. Arguing all the time isn't healthy. I know it is painful, because I have been through it, and I totally agree that no matter how sour the relationship was going, the only thoughts that you tend to recall and/or remember are the good times and the laughter and/or moments the both of you shared. You were together for a while so it's normal to feel this way. But just remember what thing if it's meant to be it'll come back, if it's meant for you it will return, maybe this space will help you relationship. Don't think about it in a negative way. I hope that everything turns out for the best, my thoughts will be with you.
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@deer04 (96)
• Philippines
24 Sep 11
You don't really need strength to let go of something. what u really need is to understanding. Sometimes we just have to let go of someone who matters to us, not because we want to, but because we have to, because its the right thing to do. let us remember that we cant force everyone to love us. we cant beg someone to stay when she/he wants to leave and be with someone else. This is what LOVE is all about.However, the end of love is not the end of life. it should be the beginning of understanding that LOVE LEAVES FOR A REASON, BUT NEVER LEAVES WITHOUT A LESSON.
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@bubuth (1815)
• Philippines
24 Oct 11
If you love your boyfriend you should trust him..maybe your relationship is not working that's why it should have a break up..i think the reason why he said "we are never going to work out" is because both of you are always arguing..
• United States
24 Oct 11
Yeah we always argued because he would make me mad and say that he thought I was cheating. I sat home and went no where he said I would sneak people into our house. I live in Amish country who am I going to find?so yeah when he is always acusing me of cheating and I never did even when we took breaks then yes I am going to argue my side back. But we are trying it over again so let's see how long it will last?