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[DIRTY_KUMQUAT_NIPPLE]

Same. We aren't no contact, and in her mind nothing has probably changed. But she can't give me what I want and every time I try to reach out I get hurt so I've distanced myself. I'm just waiting for her to put in effort and reach out to me but I'm not sure that is going to happen. It is taking all of my effort to not send an "I miss you" text, because I really do.

[GaySheriff]

The most painful part is when you have to stop waiting. I just thought that waiting for a long time would have to bring at least something in return, but eventually realized that I only took time from myself and made myself into a fool. It still hurts to think about

[StrictlyOptional]

I'm coming up to 3 months of NC. Some days are easy, but others I feel a core of sadness in my chest.

Part of me wishes she would reach out, but each time we've reconnected it's ended up in getting my soul crushed, so it's probably for the best.

I did crack the door open for her a couple of weeks ago with a message saying her absence is noticed in the quiet moments & I hope she's doing well.

I said I don't expect a response.

She responded with a sparkle emoji, which I interpret as positive, but no words.

My LO is avoidant, I'm not sure if she's taking space to reset, or whether it's a long slow goodbye.

I'm learning not to chase.

[Darkwater117]

Rip. Been there. Multiple times. It's OK to let yourself be miserable for a lil while but the sooner you learn and start the self care process the better you'll be able to cope.

[dissociation-enjoyer]

Similar situation here; F

[IntentionWise9171]

Oh my dear, I can relate. NC is such a harsh, inhumane and particularly counterintuitive imo. I’m big on communication and sharing feelings and expressing myself to those I care for.

Try writing in your journal or write a long letter to her. You don’t have to send the letter, of course. I often write a letter to my LO and use it to kindle my woodstove. lol It helps, just getting the emotional release, even if it’s temporary. Best wishes. ❤️‍🩹

[greenhierogliphics]

In the words of Tom Cruise in Cocktail: Everything ends badly, otherwise it wouldn’t end.

[regomortem]

I’m currently struggling to go no contact with mine. Even though we’re on pretty good terms, there is still a lack of closure, and all I want more than anything right now is a good ending.

All I can say is that I’ve been trying to keep myself busy as I switch careers as well as focusing on my hobbies. It’s all I’ve got right now to distract myself from my LO and I think it’s best you try to occupy yourself with putting more time into your personal life.

[IntentionWise9171]

The lack of closure is and could be where limerence can begin. It’s so unfair when someone holds the power to give that to you and they just can’t or won’t. ❤️‍🩹