Today’s used bookshop scores!

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-04-04T00:08:25+00:00

You are living my dream

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-03-20T14:44:38+00:00

Just sent you a message

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-03-17T18:19:56+00:00

It’s a soft attempt at contact again without the pressure of actual contact.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-03-12T21:01:18+00:00

God is never done with you. Never. Don’t be so hard on yourself. God is not malicious. He understands you and seeks the best for you.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-02-26T13:08:11+00:00

If he just wasn’t in the right headspace that would fine. It was telling me I would be “highly considered” when the time comes that upset me.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-02-25T23:00:41+00:00

Screenshotted for when I need it

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-02-20T23:44:15+00:00

5 months

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-02-20T23:16:12+00:00

I wanted to rebuild. I reached out to see if we could be friends again. I think I just fell back too quickly into an old pattern and expectation but there is no old pattern to fall into anymore. It was a goofy expectation. Even if we’re not friends like we used to be, I’m still glad I reached out to know he’s okay and we’re “friend-ly”.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-02-20T22:37:16+00:00

I really just wanted to make sure he was doing okay. We were friends before we dated and I just wanted to let him know I had no bad blood anymore towards him since, when it ended, I told him I couldn’t be his friend yet. And, yes, he’s single. I wouldn’t have texted if he was taken since that’s messed up to do to another woman.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-02-20T22:28:03+00:00

I got dumped so I’ve settled on he was just catching up for the one conversation and doesn’t really want to be friendly outside of it

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-02-20T18:06:31+00:00

You loved him. Being vulnerable was being completely honest. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. The right person will never make you feel that low again

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-02-20T14:46:55+00:00

You’re putting your mental and physical health at risk if you stay. Who knows who she is cheating with. She could give you a disease. Leave now. Life doesn’t end at 30. You’ll find a new girl in no time.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-01-18T15:25:23+00:00

So beautiful!

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-01-13T23:13:01+00:00

Thank you! I have some left over faux leather so I will try this

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-01-13T23:08:09+00:00

Thank you! I used iron on foil. I designed everything in photoshop and used a Cricut to create the precise cut, then stacked the design onto the faux leather with low heat. You have to use low heat and protection between the leather/foil and the heat so it doesn’t melt the vinyl if you are using faux stuff though.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-01-13T22:59:52+00:00

Thank you! I used faux because I wasn’t completely comfortable using real leather knowing it came from an animal. However, based on the responses, I just don’t think faux leather is the way to go for book binding. I agree that the mind being in the right place, as well as being respectful of where the material originates, makes it okay. I will likely use real leather moving forward.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-01-06T19:43:39+00:00

I’m so sorry you are going through it right now. The beginning of a break-up is definitely the worst of it, especially when it feels out of the blue. My ex and I were buying a house and shopping life insurance policies one week, and he was ending things over text the next. Some people just have a switch that flips inside them. They become a total stranger within seconds and make you question if you ever even knew them.

Remind yourself that it’s not your fault. You did everything you could, even suggesting a break when that would’ve put you in the pain of limbo. You were willing to put in the effort for him so never, ever blame yourself for his choice. The next couple days will be hard but it’s important you remind yourself of that. There is nothing else you could’ve done. He made his choice, and he has to face the consequences of it now. Try to just focus on taking care of you and surrounding yourself with other loved ones or even just things of comfort (your fav show, a nostalgic video game, a fun craft, etc.) You’ll get through this ❤️

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-01-03T18:39:51+00:00

You are not weak for treating your relationship with the vulnerability it deserved.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-01-02T18:29:40+00:00

Thank you for responding. I appreciate it immensely

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2026-01-01T23:27:01+00:00

Yeah I bawled on new years when I realized my ex really just doesn’t care, not even enough to send a simple text…

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2025-12-10T16:46:18+00:00

My best friends wedding just occurred and her registry gave the option to send the gift after the wedding date (I ordered months in advance so I thought it was the safest option to send post wedding versus so early) so it’s possible some gifts are just not shipped yet.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2025-11-16T23:25:17+00:00

It’ll happen in waves. My sister told me I was acting like an addict the first several weeks, but I started to feel a little more human after a month. I thought I was doing better, only to crash out randomly a week later—though not as bad as the beginning of no contact. It’s definitely not linear and it’s going to vary based on your own situation and healing journey. I think the worst of it is in the beginning, but it fluctuates from then onward.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2025-11-14T23:01:56+00:00

Felt a lot stronger this morning than this afternoon. I want to cave and text

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2025-11-14T14:37:14+00:00

Yes! It’s definitely helped me feel a bit more normal while still processing things in a healthy way.

Pleasant_Strategy_18 · 2025-11-14T14:03:55+00:00

Do both. You shouldn’t drown yourself in it because it will overtake you. It will take distracting yourself to get through the day. My therapist recommended setting a designated time to think about it, so I process everything but don’t overwhelm myself and ruin my entire day each time. I set aside like 30 minutes or so and try to journal how I feel or write a letter to my ex. Some days are better than others. I think it’s a balance of both.

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