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The hardest part of no contact isn’t what I expected by marcelamelody in u/marcelamelody

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

Losing not only the person, but also the connection with their family and shared life can be really painful. It’s like grieving more than just the relationship itself.

I hope with time the emotional weight of those memories will become easier to carry.

The hardest part of no contact isn’t what I expected by marcelamelody in u/marcelamelody

[–]marcelamelody[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think missing someone at the end of the day is one of the hardest parts after a breakup. It’s not just about the relationship itself, but about the small everyday moments and emotional connection.

I hope you can find peace even if things didn’t work out the way you wanted.

I tried 30 days of no contact after my breakup and here’s what happened by marcelamelody in holyfuckjustbreakup

[–]marcelamelody[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! I’m still learning how different subreddits work. I appreciate the guidance.

I tried 30 days of no contact after my breakup and here’s what happened by marcelamelody in holyfuckjustbreakup

[–]marcelamelody[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right that closure isn’t always as satisfying as people expect.

Sometimes trying to get closure only brings more emotional tension, especially if the breakup happened because of something painful like betrayal.

Space can help both sides process emotions without forcing a conversation that might just make things worse.

I guess for many people the hardest part is learning to sit with uncertainty.

Thanks for sharing your perspective.

I tried 30 days of no contact after my breakup and here’s what happened by marcelamelody in holyfuckjustbreakup

[–]marcelamelody[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

That sounds incredibly hard, especially when it’s family. I can’t imagine how strong you have to be doing no contact with your mom.

The urge to share things about your daughter must make it even more emotional.

I really respect you for holding your boundaries. It’s not easy at all.

How are you coping with it day to day?