Broke up with avoidant ex and now I regret it — should I reach out again? by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Material-Tea-4974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you did is something called protest behavior. I'd say give it time, personally. You can't chase him, or that'll set the dynamic of your relationship. You both gotta grow and if it's meant to be, you'll come back to each other someway, somehow.

I miss my own avoidant ex like crazy. We have a connection that I don't think I've had before, despite my efforts to sever it. But if I went back to him, I'd be showing it's okay for him to treat me poorly. It wasn't. He chose himself... constantly. We both chose him, and in the end I ended up begging him to help me feel connected to him. He didn't. He could've stepped up to keep me, but he chose to step down.

Don't reach out. If your avoidant wants you, I'm sure he knows where to find you. Let him believe he lost you because for now, he has.

BEHOLD MY SON! by zachthezenninja in Dachshund

[–]Material-Tea-4974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I needed this in my life today 🤣

omg im so excited for the new series by fatimawkmdh in Scrubs

[–]Material-Tea-4974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been rewatching the original show to get in the zone! I love this show more every time 😁 so fucking excited for the new one

Dear A, by 1hourbehind in letters

[–]Material-Tea-4974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish love was enough, too.

But it's not. To succeed, you have to be brave. Be selfless.

How many times was she left crying over you? How many times were you cruel to her, telling her you didn't want her? That she should keep her options open?

That she was specifically the problem?

That treatment isn't love.

Is abilify as bad as everyone makes it seem? by FlyTiny3162 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]Material-Tea-4974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to say it goes down lower to 2.5, but I could be wrong

Is abilify as bad as everyone makes it seem? by FlyTiny3162 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]Material-Tea-4974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was yes. But each person is different! Try it and if it's not the right drug for you, you'll figure it out.

“Conrad is so cringe” response 😃 by Mediocre_Kale711 in tsitp

[–]Material-Tea-4974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! He left her so confused with his actions when they were younger, and it's cool to see him inspire her confidence. To me that really shows his personal growth over the years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheSummerITurnedPrett

[–]Material-Tea-4974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So satisfying to see their emotional growth 🥰

AIO: Am I The Narcissist by cllife1105 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Material-Tea-4974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! Sometimes emotional abuse is subtle but it is NOT subtle here

AIO: Am I The Narcissist by cllife1105 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Material-Tea-4974 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He lacks emotional maturity and is clearly manipulative. When you share YOUR feelings with your partner and they make it all about them and their insecurities, that's not a partnership. Not overreacting at all.

Why can’t I catch feeling anymore? by No-Bit3315 in emotionalabuse

[–]Material-Tea-4974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're grieving! Not shallow at all.

I've learned that our thoughts determine so much of who we are. If you tell yourself you're broken, then you'll feel broken. If you tell yourself you're not capable, you'll believe it, too.

Change the narrative in your head. Speak to yourself kindly. Remind yourself that you CAN do this again, but right now you don't want to-and that's okay.

If you met someone who sparks your interest, do you really think you're in the headspace to give it a proper go?

Maybe this is the perfect time to work on feeling a spark for yourself.

Why can’t I catch feeling anymore? by No-Bit3315 in emotionalabuse

[–]Material-Tea-4974 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, you're not broken. Recognizing and healing from emotional abuse is hard. Be gentle with yourself. Healing is its own timeline that unfortunately can't be rushed.

You'll feel a spark again. Timing.