how do i get over someone I have strong feelings for?

@shansavy (171)
Jamaica
February 1, 2013 12:58pm CST
since the other day me and my boyfriend have being going through a hard time i thing the relationship has done its course and i really want to move on with my life. the other day we go in a big argument because i think he is too close to my cousin. the nature of their relationship worried me because i think that there is too much physical contact between them and its is soo obvious that she has a thing for him. he keeps on telling me that there is nothing on but it doesnt seem that way to everyone else. i am really unhappy and i really want to get over him but the problem is that i still have feelings for him. how do i get out of this with out getting heart broken?
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@Renhard (3471)
• Jamaica
1 Feb 13
The best way to forget someone is to fall for someone else. The big negative side of this is that you might end up falling for the wrong person because your only intention is getting over your previous one. THe best thing I see that you should do is just to find things to take it off your mind you know. DO things you love to do. Go out with your friends, have a blast. Just make sure that you really want to break up with him before you try these. Or you could just try to work it out with him again.
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@shansavy (171)
• Jamaica
1 Feb 13
i dont think i want to work it out, i think i an with a very selfish person and i think getting out is the only thing that can make my life even the slightest bit happier. he is emotionless and very egotistic and always manages to make me feel like i am in the wrong. he makes me feel like i have no right to feel the way i am feeling. its hard for me to do break out of my schedule because i am in school and i am very systematic. but i am willing to try.
@Renhard (3471)
• Jamaica
1 Feb 13
I would never want you to make this mess up your studies or such though. If you don't want to make it work then just forget about him. You say he is emotionless that means he will forget about you easily. THink about that.
@shansavy (171)
• Jamaica
1 Feb 13
i think you are right some times i wonder if there are any good guys left in the world
• Jamaica
3 Feb 13
this is tragic if you want to get over someone just date someone else and if you cant get over that person with the other then you guys should sit your butts down and work your problems out cause its obvious you cant get over each ohter and by the wa ther's no way on earh you can get out without a broken heart
@Renhard (3471)
• Jamaica
3 Feb 13
So you want her to fake a new relationship just to get over her first one? What do you think might happen then? He might end up in another terrible relationship.
@habird (50)
• United States
3 Feb 13
If you still have feeling to him,It may be hard to get over him. He will be still in your mind.just as me ,I broke up with my boyfriend several time, but we still together now. Forgive and accepte him, though it's hard to forgive.but without him, I feel the life is miserable.
@lowloy (316)
• United States
1 Feb 13
have a heart to heart talk with your friend and see what feelings there are that each of you have for each other. in my opinion there will always be some sort of feelings for each other whether wth each other or not, and each does not want to have a broken heart. the best is to talk to each other about what is taking place in each's heart. you never know he might be feeling the same way about you.
@shansavy (171)
• Jamaica
1 Feb 13
we are actually in a relationship, and he knows that i am not comfortable with him being around her in that way but he just doesnt care about what i think. he made that pretty clear to me yesterday
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
4 Feb 13
Really sorry to hear that but i think you should also listen to your boyfriend and see how he regard this relationship.It works and also equal for both of you,then you need to decide whether you should move on,love is not easy.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
1 Feb 13
Well, if he already knows how you feel about his closeness to your cousin and still brushed it off, maybe he doesn't have that much consideration for your feelings. Maybe he still needs more time to realize that relationships are two way streets, that its a give and take and people in a relationship make compromises. If all's been said and done and now you just want to move on, start by severing all sorts of contact with him: don't visit his Facebook page, hang out with friends that are not also his friends, make new ones if necessary, start a new hobby or try out something that you've been wanting to y but keep putting off, spend time with your family. Give it time, moving on doesn't happen overnight. And pray. Let go of your despair little by little until you have purged the bad feelings put off your system. It's a long process but it impossible.
@shansavy (171)
• Jamaica
1 Feb 13
thanks much! and i think you are righ about him he really does think that i am the one who is supposed to be working for his affection at all times. im sick of it.
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
2 Feb 13
There is no way out of it without being hurt. Pain is a part of life, but it will pass after time. It does seem like it would be best for you to get out of this relationship as there is no trust there. Surround yourself with supportive friends and family who will help you through the tough times, and remember that in time you'll find someone else who will be better for you.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
2 Feb 13
I don't think that it is ever possible not to feel heartbroken when your boyfriend did broke your heart by being dishonest about what is really going on between him and your cousin. The pain will go away if you will focus more on the important things that needs your immediate attention.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
2 Feb 13
There is no plan, there are no rules you should stick to to get over it. In time you will feel less miserable. In the meanwhile the only thing you can do is take good care of yourself and start living again, planning your life. Be happy each time your survive and do something for you. It's surely not of any help but it happened to most of us and to many even several times in their life.
@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
2 Feb 13
Face it, your heart is already broken. You accept it and prevent any further damage. Hmmm... let me think, how did I get over my ex? Well, I just keep thinking he was such a jerk and a waste of my time. I think of all the bad things about him and turned him into a villain in my mind. It was not hard to hate him and with that, I pampered myself by shopping, doing things I enjoy, hanging out with my friends and so on. It wasn't that hard to forget him if you just believe that you deserve someone better. Also, a proper closure between you two is important. Stay your ground and make up your mind. Don't be swayed easily by your feelings for him.
@vivek19 (218)
• India
2 Feb 13
I think you should become brave and courageous by now. You should hire a private detective and spot your boyfriend. That will help you sort out your problem.
• Romania
2 Feb 13
i've been in the same situation last year with my ex-boyfriend.we had a hard time too, we couldn't find the necessary resources to go further with the relationship.we took breaks and this helped us just for a period of time. so we took the decision to go on separate ways, even if we still had feelings for each other. the best thing to do is stay away from him, from the places you went together.make new friens, keep your mind busy, i know it's very hard but you may end up hurting if he's in love with your cousin.think that you deserve more, you should have his entire attention, not only when he needs you.i hope you'll get through this hard situation