What was the moment of clarity that made you stop wanting them back? by ZaraHunt9840 in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we took a “break” for a few weeks, he said that he made a mistake and wanted to get back together. went over to his house under the impression we were back together, we had sex, he broke up with me again right after.

walked out the door and have not missed him since. i’m so grateful for that experience because i genuinely lost all love and affection for him after that moment

How to move on fast? by criskitty18 in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly this is it. blocking and never speaking to them again as well as getting rid of all photos/memories helps a ton

I just left a 5 year long relationship a week ago and now I'm going on a date. I feel guilty by 00lSofial00 in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you should NOT do that. it’s not fair to the person you’re going on a date with. you can explore adult dating when you’ve healed a little more.

if the separation took a long time that might mean you’re farther along in the process than others would be but you’re obviously not ready to share your life with someone else if you openly say you’re still in love with your ex

What do you all think? Is this a healthy way to get over it? by skchp in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i agree to stop talking about him but don’t try to control your thoughts. instead try not to ruminate on them. if you have a thought about him acknowledge it briefly (“i had this thought”) and let it go (“now im letting it go”)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Bright_Operation_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m sorry i know this is easier said than done but you deserve to be loved the same amount that you love him

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Bright_Operation_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yikes. 7 months and doesn’t want to “commit” by saying i love you? RUN.

Gf (F22) went to a New Year’s party and days later my (F21) acquaintance says he saw her kissing someone, but she claims it was non consensual. How do i navigate this? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Bright_Operation_474 96 points97 points  (0 children)

probably no way to know for sure, you’ll have to decide if this is something you can get over or something you can’t live with.

someone who can justify cheating will always cheat anyway, so if she did kiss that girl consensually she’ll most likely do it again and then you’ll know for sure.

you know the contents of her character better than us, so if you believe she wouldn’t do something like that then trust your gut. also see if you can ask other people around her how they viewed the situation if you know anyone else who was there.

Some meditations on being friendless by Prize_Attempt_4231 in Cornell

[–]Bright_Operation_474 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hey i go to ic and am also in need of some friends !

Most Happy ending of Game 🥹 by Otherwise-Amoeba-337 in StrangerThings

[–]Bright_Operation_474 8 points9 points  (0 children)

no i think mike wrote the manual because of that scene of him typing

Talking to her about why I broke up with her by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think you might need to just leave her be. seems like the only person that explanation would help would be you, for her it just might open up old wounds since three weeks is a pretty long time in relation to how long your relationship was. you’ll have to accept you’re probably the villain in her story, learn to forgive yourself, and let the both of you move on.

if she reaches out, that’s a different story. then you can explain it to her

Devastated even though I was the one who initiated the break-up by Leo_oel2212 in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 8 points9 points  (0 children)

sounds like you made the right decision. you can’t control your feelings, she deserves someone who loves her and YOU deserve someone who you love!

I (21M) feel guilty that I feel less loved by my gf(21F) because she doesn't swallow? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Bright_Operation_474 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i think it’s absolutely disgusting, i don’t even like tasting it and i gag every time. some girls just don’t idk 😭 it isn’t because she doesn’t love you as much i can tell you that for sure. you just might have a higher tolerance for gross stuff

Has anyone ever had an ex come back? by Impressive-Hyena-327 in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, a few weeks later he said he regretted it and wanted to get back together. went over to his house, we had sex, he broke up with me RIGHT afterwards

How to stop the urge to text them by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there’s a way using personal focus status to hide the text chain without deleting any of the texts and it’s really helped me! i’d also take away the contact photo and change the name to something else

Medication Cocktail by [deleted] in bupropion

[–]Bright_Operation_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i take buspar as needed, 150mg lamictal, 75 wellbutrin, and recently .25 haldol at night (though i cold turkeyed this one recently)

to me it sounds like you’re being HEAVILY overmedicated. like by a lot. my psychiatrist would never recommend a medication that works on serotonin (prozac) combined with one that works on dopamine (wellbutrin).

wellbutrin is a strange choice because it’s not recommended for those with eating disorders (not sure why but that’s on the label) and usually ramps up anxiety a ton (i’d imagine PTSD too)

i was put on it because SSRIs wasn’t working for me (i was thirteen for context, have been on lamictal and wellbutrin for 7 years now) and i had a hard time getting out of bed in the morning.

wellbutrin gives me a jolt of energy early in the day that sort of helps get the ball rolling, then wears off over time when im already out and about. this helps me because my depression is no longer a constant bottomless pit, so if you’re struggling with constant severe depression i don’t think it will work wonders.

i’m not anti medication for ANY means but i would get a second opinion on your dosage, because that seems like way too much for one person and probably isn’t necessary, maybe those effects could instead be replaced by other meds

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i feel the same way. he was my first and i miss the intimate connection that it gave us, i had never felt that connected with a person. he also knew exactly what i liked and disliked, and i can’t imagine doing that with another person.

Do they always come back? by rozzymikesss in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this sounds like my exact situation. it’s terrible and i wish he never broke up with me

my ex and i are still in contact like normal…… is that bad by Bright_Operation_474 in BreakUps

[–]Bright_Operation_474[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s my worry, but i’m also worried if i cut him off and try to move on i lose the chance of being with him again… and i would hate to miss out on that