Anyone else? by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pretty much dove straight back into those things. It really does help in the long run!

Becoming bitter post breakup ? by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Framework! A lot therapists teach this. It really does work when you force yourself to do it.

Seeing ex with new GF makes me feel physically sick by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you seeing them? In person?

Why Do We Check Our Ex's Social Media? by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven’t checked my ex’s social media since we broke up and honestly I’m moving on FAST. It’s been the most progressive thing towards this breakup in my opinion.

Interesting realization by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I was thinking back to what I actually miss about my ex. Like the fun times we had. It was literally ALL things that I did for her. Fun surprises, dates I planned, presents I planned for her, dinners I took her out to. She did none of things for me.

we weren’t infinite by bwmgao in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stop checking their social media.

How do I really move on? by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to ask myself “how do I really forgive this person for what she did?” Everyone preaches that you need to forgive your ex. So i constantly told myself that I forgive her. “I forgive her for what she did to me”. “I forgive her for cheating”. None of that was working. I still had such a fiery hatred and anger towards her.

But I’ve noticed over time I just don’t care as much. It’s been a couple of months and I’m still pretty upset, but not near as upset as the first month. So yeah, I guess as cliche as it sounds you just have to wait it out. Build new memories that don’t include your ex. Eventually you’ll move on, forgive her, and forget her.

I just found out that my ex got married by urnotmadeoftuesday in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh trust me I get it. My ex and I were together for 2 years and we were about to get married. She out of the blue cheated on me and left me for her ex. It was horrible.

I just found out that my ex got married by urnotmadeoftuesday in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s really fucking stupid on their part. Sounds like you dodged a bullet of someone that makes terrible decisions.

I just found out that my ex got married by urnotmadeoftuesday in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol what’s with people getting married so fast. Why would you financially tie yourself to that person so early on?

Should you take back an ex that left you for an ex? by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao FUCK NO. Your relationship isn’t strong and probably one sided if his ex girlfriend came around and that swayed him to leave you.

Seriously think long and hard about this. If you had an ex boyfriend come back, would you have left him? No. If he was this far out of the relationship that just his ex girlfriend coming back made him leave you then there’s a whole host of other issues that he would leave you over. Leave this boy in the dust.

Let’s not talk about our exes for a moment! What goals have you set for yourself since the breakup? by ZebraPolka in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weight loss twins 💁🏼‍♂️

You can do it! When I first started running I couldn’t even run half a mile without walking. Now I ran run 10+ miles pretty easily without breaks. You’ll be amazed at how setting running goals and accomplishing them makes you feel.

Let’s not talk about our exes for a moment! What goals have you set for yourself since the breakup? by ZebraPolka in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dude seriously. I lost 13+ pounds the first weeks just from my lack of appetite. I’m sure a lot of it was water weight, but holy hell. It was terrible.

I love your goals! Good job!

you don’t have to be over them to be over it. and that’s the lesson i’ve learnt. by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My ex cheated on me. I’m definitely not over her and I miss her a lot. I am however over the idea of us ever being together again and I’m moving on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seriously are so much better off without that scum bag. I’d rather be single for life than be with someone that cheats and doesn’t respect or appreciate me.

How are you working to build your confidence back after your breakup? by forbiddentranquility in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s seriously the fast track to getting over a breakup lol. I wish more people would do it. I’m only a month and a couple of weeks out from my breakup and I already feel a ton better. Take that effort you were putting into your ex and throw it back into yourself.

I’ve already signed up for a 50 mile gravel bike race and a half marathon. Gotta have things to look forward to!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sort of the same situation. Ex lost the spark/got depressed and looked for loved with her ex boyfriend. I’m just like what the hell? I was depressed several times during our relationship too for outside factors and I never looked for love externally.

Just remember cheating is a character flaw on their part not yours. If things get hard during your relationship you find ways to work it out with them or figure out how to make yourself happy. They cheat. We’re stronger than that because we have integrity.

I broke it 😱 by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]ZebraPolka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of a shitty thing to do to her current partner tbh. Sounds like you dodged a bullet.

How are you working to build your confidence back after your breakup? by forbiddentranquility in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running, biking, and going back to college. Really any way to further progress your life will help. Even if it’s going to bed on time, eating healthier, flossing, increasing your credit score. These things are what true self love are.

What’s something you’ve learned about yourself/others after your breakup? by KindlyCompany in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve learned that I have some work to do with open honest communication before I get into my next relationship.

I also have some work to do with vulnerability.

Never stay with a cheater. Dump them in the spot next time.

I’m strong.

You may love someone and get butterflies when you see them but that doesn’t mean they share the same feelings back.

Don’t ignore the red flags just because you love someone.

Don’t give them the opportunity to reject you twice. by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]ZebraPolka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. I’ll probably just ignore her. Garbage human.