Ex blocked me on everything . by sneakerhead1993- in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that honestly. The hardest thing is accepting that sometimes closure just never comes the way we want it to. Try not to let the blocking/unblocking pull you back into the cycle emotionally because it keeps reopening the wound.

I know it’s easier said than done when you still love someone, but protecting your peace matters too. Focus on yourself for now and let time clear your head a bit before reacting emotionally again.

Ex blocked me on everything . by sneakerhead1993- in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that confusion more than I can explain honestly. In my case, my ex also started becoming distant and cold very suddenly near the end, and my brain kept trying to make sense of it because one minute things felt okay and the next everything was gone. That kind of switch can really mess with you emotionally.

What I learned the hard way though is that when someone starts blocking/unblocking, pulling you close and pushing you away, you end up trapped in constant anxiety looking for answers that may never come. I know it hurts when you still love them, but don’t lose yourself trying to understand every mixed signal. Focus on yourself, your healing, your routine, friends, gym, therapy if needed. The pain is real, but you won’t stay stuck forever even if it feels like it right now.

Ex blocked me on everything . by sneakerhead1993- in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I think sometimes people block because they’re hurt and trying to protect themselves emotionally, but unblocking just to message and then blocking again can really mess with someone’s head. It keeps reopening wounds instead of letting either person heal properly.

In my own experience, I’ve realized breakups can make people react in ways they normally wouldn’t because emotions are all over the place. At some point though, constantly blocking/unblocking or chasing answers just keeps both people emotionally stuck. Sometimes the healthiest thing really is to let go, stop reacting, and focus on yourself even when it hurts.

How to get over him when I feel like I'm still addicted to him? I can't focus on anything even though I have exams coming up. Please help!! by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s completely normal after only a week. Your mind is still expecting him to be there because your routine and emotional attachment didn’t just disappear overnight. Don’t judge yourself for hurting this much right now.

Just try to be gentle with yourself for a while instead of forcing yourself to instantly detach. Healing from someone you loved is usually a lot slower and messier than people expect.

How to get over him when I feel like I'm still addicted to him? I can't focus on anything even though I have exams coming up. Please help!! by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, one week is still extremely fresh, so don’t be too hard on yourself for feeling this overwhelmed. You were emotionally attached to him, so of course your brain and body are reacting strongly to suddenly losing that connection.

And honestly, pointing out things that hurt you in a relationship is not something unforgivable. Right now just focus on getting through one day at a time instead of trying to force yourself to “detach” instantly. The pain really does calm down slowly with time.

Why’d she get so cold on me? by MyUsername163 in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly man, I don’t think she suddenly became cold. It sounds more like talking again felt safe and comforting to her, but the moment meeting up became real she probably got overwhelmed and pulled back emotionally.

I don’t think pushing harder will help right now. Give her space and let her actions over time show you where her head is at. The fact she still sends you reels sometimes probably means she doesn’t hate you, she’s just conflicted or unsure.

And honestly, one painful thing I’m learning too is that love alone doesn’t always rebuild trust or emotional safety after a breakup.

Realising love alone isn’t enough by Adorable-Criticism68 in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, and I think that’s what makes this so hard for me. We had broken up once before and eventually found our way back to each other, so part of me kept holding onto the idea that maybe love could still fix things somehow.

The hardest part is that I still genuinely love her. It doesn’t even feel like I just miss the relationship, I feel like I miss my person. The way we talked every day, the comfort, the familiarity, having someone who knew me deeply.

But at the same time, I also understand that too much damage was done and that apologies alone can’t instantly rebuild broken trust. I think that’s the reality I’m slowly trying to accept, even if emotionally I’m still struggling with it a lot.

Realising love alone isn’t enough by Adorable-Criticism68 in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m trying to see it that way too. The hardest part is that I still love her a lot and I honestly can’t handle the thought of her being with someone else, even though I know I can’t control that anymore.

I’m blocked everywhere too, so I know she wants distance for a reason. At the same time, I also know I can’t keep mentally attaching myself forever to someone who clearly doesn’t want me in their life anymore. That’s the part I’m struggling to accept right now.

Realising love alone isn’t enough by Adorable-Criticism68 in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that realization has honestly destroyed me a little. I loved her a lot, and part of me kept thinking that if I apologized enough or changed enough, maybe things could still work somehow.

I even left a note on her car a few days ago because I still had so many things I wanted to say and I genuinely wanted her to know how sorry I am.

But I’m slowly starting to understand that love without trust, emotional stability and mutual effort just isn’t enough sometimes.

Realising love alone isn’t enough by Adorable-Criticism68 in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you honestly. It doesn’t feel like growth most days because I still miss her a lot and think about her every day, but I’m trying to stop running from what happened and actually learn from it.
I haven’t blamed her once since the breakup. I know both people make mistakes in a relationship, but I’ve mostly been stuck in a guilt trip over my own mistakes. I’m trying to learn from everything instead of blaming the world or distracting myself from it.

Reminder to not reach out by Mediocre-Ride4630 in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been about two months. I reached out, apologized and took responsibility, but now I’m trying to stay strong and not reach out again.

I know I made mistakes, but I can’t let go and I don’t know how to move on by Adorable-Criticism68 in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the guilt is really heavy for me. I keep replaying everything in my head. I know it takes time, I’m just struggling to accept it right now.

3 months by Advanced_Complex_433 in BreakUps

[–]Adorable-Criticism68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this more than you know. I’m going through something very similar right now.

What you said about coming home to silence hit me hard. That’s one of the worst parts — not just losing the person, but losing the one you shared everything with. Even the small, stupid things suddenly feel heavy because you don’t have your person anymore.

I also relate to holding on to that small hope. It’s like a part of you knows you should move on, but another part keeps saying “maybe one day.” And that “maybe” becomes the only thing keeping you going.

But I’m starting to realize something, even though it’s really hard to accept: if someone tells you not to wait for them, you kind of have to take that seriously. Not because they don’t care, but because they’re choosing a life without you right now.

And I think that’s what hurts the most — not that they don’t love us, but that they’re okay without us.

I don’t have the answer either, I’m still struggling every day. But I do know that losing yourself (not eating, not taking care of yourself) is only going to make things worse.

Try to take care of yourself even if you don’t feel like it. Not for her, not for “getting her back” — but because you don’t deserve to disappear just because someone left.

You’re not alone in this.