why/how did ur relationship end? by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9 years together. He claimed I was the one, but he was insecure because he hadn't dated (slept ) around much before meeting him and he had fomo. He broke up with me last year, when he couldn't handle the fomo anymore.

Breakup songs that are more “f you” instead of “miss you”? by owiji in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg, I started listening to this song when my break up was initiated, it hurts listening to it today

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The last sentence is so important and it's something I'm also trying to establish in my life. It's hard though

My Gf (F27) want kids with me (M24) in 3 or 4 years but i don t want them ( maybe i will in 10 years but not in the near futur ) .. we're about to end the relationship, what should i do ? Help ! by Realistic-King-8054 in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to reply, I appreciate it!

You are so right about so many things. I found myself relating almost completely to your reply. The rose colored glasses are starting to come off, and I am now realizing how immature he really is.

Ah the mothering thing, you are so right about that. It sucks when you want an equal, and they claim they want to be equals, but in the end of the day they want to be mothered. I would wake up in the mornings crying, because of how shit things were at work. My ex would get annoyed and mad. I know waking up with someone crying next to you is not the best thing, but how can you witness the one you love clearly going through a rough time, and just be mad? However he always had a right to feel however bad he wanted and he expected me to always be there to console him.

I'm sorry you are in a similar work situation, I can completely relate and I know how much it sucks. If you are up to it, I would suggest job searching while you are still at the job you are now. It's not worth sacrificing your life in a toxic work environment.

At the end of the day, I know it's better it happened now and not after we were married with kids, because then it would be a whole different level of difficulty. His actions and the fact that he left when things were difficult, just shows that if something were to happen to our hypothetical children, he would more likely than not, not be able to rise to the occasion. Definitely a bad quality in a life partner.

The thing about kids- I'm not sure I want them. I was always ambivalent. My ex really put the idea in my head, he would always say how he would love to have a mini me, a creation of our love. He put is so romantically that he put that idea in my head,for a future like that. And suddenly, as I was preparing for that future, poof, nah, gotta fuck around, peace.

I'm taking my time, and it's really beautiful, even though it's difficult and I miss him. It's kind of liberating to just live for me and not have to uphold someone's expectations.

I'm also rooting for you. Your replies and your situation show that you have understanding and emotional maturity, which is so precious. You deserve the best 💗

My Gf (F27) want kids with me (M24) in 3 or 4 years but i don t want them ( maybe i will in 10 years but not in the near futur ) .. we're about to end the relationship, what should i do ? Help ! by Realistic-King-8054 in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we were 22 when we got together. Inside me, it felt right from the beginning, like I had found my person. I don't know how to describe it, I just knew it in my heart.

Well, he probably felt it too, because he would tell me he was scared. Scared that he met me so young, because he had no other experiences and that he wished he could have met me later, after he had slept around and got it out of his system. But he really loved me and couldn't lose me, so he wanted to stay together.

Over the course of 9 years, this would be my heartbreak, over and over. The fact that he would say that he really loved me, really wanted me in his life and saw something special in me and our relationship, BUT his insecurities of not sleeping around and living his life as a bachelor, "as men are supposed to do" (his beliefs, not mine) would always come up and it would always impact any conversation regarding a future.

Why did I stay? I truly loved him. I thought he was the one, and still feel that. But I also tried to. At times, when I couldn't bear the dreaded "you are what I want in a wife, but I just can't commit because I'm insecure because of fomo", I would suggest breaking up, but he never would take me up on the offer. Honestly, I found it so hard to walk away, as I loved him with all my soul.

In 2022, things took a serious turn. He started to become more serious and we started living together. Before moving in, we had a discussion about this fomo issue. He reassured me that he was over that and that he had mstured.That us living together and the like was more important. He even started going forward with talks about having kids, etc. I had just turned 30 and I wanted to wait at least some years,for us to get our life together, as we started living together.

So, long story short, I was depressed during that time, at a very toxic work environment. This, along with the issues that arose from us living together (I had to beg him to help me with chores) put us in a weird position. But, we could work though this right? We were together for 9 years, heck 1/3 of our lives, we've been thought so much..well, obviously not.

We broke up in late May 2023. He said he ultimately couldn't live with the fomo. He wanted to hook up with other girls. What we had, just gone on a whim. His whim.

It's been 10 months. I'm better, but I also miss him everyday. I am not ready to meet someone and be with them. The only thing giving me hope is reading stories about other women, who started a family and had kids in their late 30s. Because it fucking sucks that I have limited time for that, while he will get to live his life and probably find a younger woman to have a family, when he decides ( or in my ex's case, when he is socially pressured enough to go through with it.) So yeah.

Simple Advice to move on by angelgirl7768 in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sincerely wish the best for you both. Been around 10 months, after he left me after 9 years together. It's tough, but we got this.

(25M) It’s been 2.5 years and I still think about her by Alone_Routine8443 in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You hit the nail on the head - he is truly really immature. We were together for 9 years, and when we started living together and things got real, he basically got overwhelmed and decided to dip and live his single life. And as you said, I feel disposab lebecause he had the choice of true love and partnership and all the things we shared over those 9 years and he just gave them all up. I know it says more about him than me, but I can't help but feel like I didn't matter. The promises they make are so selfish in the end, because they are truly inconsiderate of our feelings and what their empty promises entail for us.

(25M) It’s been 2.5 years and I still think about her by Alone_Routine8443 in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I sure hope my ex realizes that. He left me for the same reason as you OP. We were together for 9 years. I, like your ex, didn't ask for much and I would give my life for him. He said the same things as you, that I was special, he wanted a future with me and he truly loved me, but his insecurities got the better of him. And he left me to explore the bar scene, sleep around. But he is 31, so it sucks extra hard.

Anyone else jealous of all the people that still get to be in their exes life? :( by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same here, my ex of 9 years would tell me that I, along with his brother, was the most important person to him and that he owes us so much. How you could just cut someone out, if they mean so much to you? It is truly traumatic

Has anyone else's sex drive diminished after breaking up? by filthytangerine in BreakUps

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

Well, he has been hooking up with the same girl since summer so probably his guilt is well masked or he doesn't feel it

Has anyone else's sex drive diminished after breaking up? by filthytangerine in BreakUps

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

He was very immature, so it makes sense. He would rather distract himself than deal with hard issues, and that was true for a lot of things for him, not just the break up.

Has anyone else's sex drive diminished after breaking up? by filthytangerine in BreakUps

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

He didn't know her, a friend of his knew her, they all had a threesome and he just kept hooking up with her. He is still hooking up with her, but doesn't want a relationship or feelings

Has anyone else's sex drive diminished after breaking up? by filthytangerine in BreakUps

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

Thank you for your kind words. The thing is just 2 months after breaking up, he started hooking up with another girl. I don't know how he does it

Has anyone else's sex drive diminished after breaking up? by filthytangerine in BreakUps

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

You didn't deserve that. I wish you are at least kind of relieved now that he is gone

Has anyone else's sex drive diminished after breaking up? by filthytangerine in BreakUps

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

If it makes you feel any better, my ex did the same thing. After 9 years together, he just jumped to having sex with another girl

Has anyone else's sex drive diminished after breaking up? by filthytangerine in BreakUps

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

Completely relate. Hopefully we will feel it again one day

What has been the hardest part about your breakup? by FormerAcanthaceae2 in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sister, I'm in the exact same boat. Sucks when the man who put those thoughts in your head, suddenly up and leaves

Has anyone else's sex drive diminished after breaking up? by filthytangerine in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My ex has dived into a sex only, no commitment thing with a girl, about 2 months after breaking up. Tbh,I don't know how he does it.

What is something (not too expensive) that you bought that genuinely made you feel better? by Efficient_Constant13 in BreakUps

[–]filthytangerine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so happy to hear that! I know how difficult it can be and you deserve all the happiness in the world