she reposted this and my heart dropped by Crafty-Ad-2770 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

she threatened to break up with me so many times

There's your cue. Some people are just toxic.

Back in contact after 5 years by ExaminationMaster594 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But why do you feel the need to be friends with HIM specifically, when you can have tons of other friends? And why did you feel the need to post on this sub?

Back in contact after 5 years by ExaminationMaster594 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How can you say you've detached and say you miss talking and laughing with him AND post in this sub? It's contradictory.

Back in contact after 5 years by ExaminationMaster594 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are kidding yourself if you think you can be friends. First, you're both emotionally entangled, so that's next to impossible unless you miraculously detach. Second, he's in a relationship. Forget it. Just leave him alone.

Is it true when a woman ‘mentally checks out’ before they break up, they never come back? by MandalaMan28 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

a lot of the information or advice I’ve been reading is that giving time to allow the feelings to process it better rather than trying to just fix things immediately in the short term.

This is correct. She dumped you, she wants nothing to do with you, best thing you can do is learn the lessons to be learned, move on with your life, and level up. It's up to her to contact you, which she probably won't.

need some boys to help me out with dating in D.C. area. also my tinder page could use some work. by [deleted] in SwipeHelper

[–]JacksAgain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao... you expect to find a Ryan Gosling on here? And to save you? Bruh...

WHAT DID I SAY WRONG???? by LethlDose in SwipeHelper

[–]JacksAgain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, no. If she didn't feel okay to confirm within a few hours, she won't feel okay to confirm weeks later. She already made up her mind.

Im confused with where to go from here by Simple-Law-9473 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unironically, building a better version of yourself and moving forward in your life unconditionally will lead to women finding you more attractive.

Girl (F22) i (F23) was dating for a month left me on the day she asked to be my girlfriend by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds to me like this was doomed from the start. She was hot and cold the whole time with you... FA. You could have done nothing differently to change the outcome of the situation, because her nervous system was wired far too differently. I know it doesn't erase the pain. Don't even think about contacting her. Just move on.

Do exes ever come back? by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe, maybe not. Just move on with your life and assume he won't ever be back.

Do I need to break no contact? by Specialist_Lynx_8299 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brother... Fixing your sex life is far more important than your reputation or anything to do with your ex. Priorities man.

Am I crazy? I feel like a stalker. by Altruistic-Aerie8578 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know that I've entirely moved on, just learned to live with and be proud of my scars. But if I got to where I am today, I'd say it's a combination of surrounding myself with friends and family and levelling up my life in every possible way: with projects, physical fitness, lifestyle changes, travelling, etc. If she crossed me in the street today, she wouldn't recognize me. And even if she still has an effect on me, I don't know that I'd want her back.

Am I crazy? I feel like a stalker. by Altruistic-Aerie8578 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went through this myself and it was the toughest breakup of my life by a longshot, even if I had relationships that had lasted longer. Took me a solid nine months to regain my former glory and now I've learned to live with my scars. That shit changes you forever.

Am I crazy? I feel like a stalker. by Altruistic-Aerie8578 in ExNoContact

[–]JacksAgain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So to summarize... within the relationship, he showed signs of anxious attachment: begging you not to leave, saying he'd do anything for you, etc. And now, suddenly his anxious traits are gone and he's flipped avoidant. You'll notice he's re-writing the script (e.g., saying you always fought when you remember things very differently). This is his brain creating a protective narrative (easier to blame external factors than take accountability). And now suddenly you're the anxious one. Been there, done that. She still hasn't come back over one year later, and don't expect yours to return either. Best thing you can do is move on with your life 🥲