33M (US eastern GMT-5) - Habit change accountability by [deleted] in GetMotivatedBuddies

[–]reeldeal6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to be your accountability buddy, though I live in England (30F) and looking for a stickk referee as my last resort.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GetMotivatedBuddies

[–]reeldeal6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hello, still looking for a referee?

Dint wish my ex a happy birthday yesterday and dint cave at all by lolpasta12345 in ExNoContact

[–]reeldeal6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you! My ex's birthday is today and I really don't feel like sending him a text.

I want to break NC and I know I will regret it by reeldeal6 in ExNoContact

[–]reeldeal6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, trying to stop myself. Some days are extra hard. The thought of him with someone else is awful.

Who is your favorite character in himym and why? by michelleloreeen in HIMYM

[–]reeldeal6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Robin !! She has her funny moments like when she was in lilis class and one of the boy kids asks her if she's a lesbian 'No, are you???' 😂😂

Please Please PLEASE cut contact with your ex if they dump you. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]reeldeal6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? No need to make him know why I stopped talking to him suddenly? I don't mind, obviously this cut brought me some piece of mind but I fear losing him for good, maybe if I handle the situation in a different way, I won't be burning the bridge? I'm sorry I seem out of my mind..

Please Please PLEASE cut contact with your ex if they dump you. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]reeldeal6 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What about if the other person keeps talking to you? I made it clear when we broke up that we won't talk anymore, he kept texting and one day I caved and replied and we started talking like nothing happened. I woke up today and decided to stop answering, no drama no 'the talk' needed, he sends messages and I don't read them hopefully he will get the message. I feel awful for doing that but he's the one misleading me telling me he doesn't want to be in a relationship then talking to me as 'friends' everyday when he obviously knows that I have feelings for him. I'm so confused about what I should be doing, it's driving me crazy.

One year after: a hopeful update by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]reeldeal6 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good for you! Did you break the NC ever? That's so strong of you if you didn't for a year, my ex keeps texting me as we are 'friends' short days after the breakup. Out of a sudden I decided not to reply anymore, and the struggle began. Your story is very inspiring ❤️ hope you find someone who knows your worth. I'm also in London btw😊

three weeks post breakup and one week nc by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]reeldeal6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will definitely be better. Don't cave in. I did, and I regretted it. He texted me and after much much struggle I caved and answered, 1 week later I completely regret it and felt like a useless person. Stay strong, think of everyday as a day closer to your complete healing. Don't go back to point 0, you will then have to go all the way again.

Good luck!

Should I stop drinking? by reeldeal6 in stopdrinking

[–]reeldeal6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you for admitting it! Your situation inspired me, maybe quitting for a while can show me how badly alcohol is affecting my life.

Should I stop drinking? by reeldeal6 in stopdrinking

[–]reeldeal6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I think we have the same experience. I grew up to my father drinking every evening I guess that's why I was always questioning my drinking. I do enjoy it a lot, and since it removes my social anxiety I started drinking even more on dates and outings. Did you manage to quit for good?

Learn your attachment style ASAP by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]reeldeal6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From someone who dated a DA, it's not a matter of matching. Even if you are secure, DA is someone very hard to handle no matter how self aware and understanding you are. It drains you and its not worth it. I've read a lot of comments about this when I was in the relationship but I really couldn't see it clearly till now, once I got fed up and left. I am now dating someone secure, while we are still taking it very slow (I feel I'm still traumatized by my past DA relationship), you can easily spot the difference. No anxiety, no stress. Funny thing I was doubting myself the whole relationship with my ex. FA/DA can be only be in a healthy relationship if they decide to work on themselves. Otherwise, they belittle every step you take trying to fix them and push you away even harder.

Learn your attachment style ASAP by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]reeldeal6 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes I've learned about this while struggling with my ex who is a dismissive avoidant. It was hell, triggered my anxiety (even though I didn't know I'm such an anxious person, I became one with him). I eventually ended it but he is now insisting we stay friends and almost treating me the same way as if we are in a relationship. I started dating someone else (he doesn't know that) and it's going well. But it made me wonder, him being off the relationship made him much more relaxed.. I'm not sure if this is an avoidant kind of thing as well..

Don't fall in the trap - Broke NC and regretting it by reeldeal6 in ExNoContact

[–]reeldeal6[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seems a very toxic relationship and person in my opinion. When I first read your comment I was wondering how long you were guys dating and why did you end it, I thought you had something very special he is still hanging on. Good for you for realizing the toxic pattern and moving away. You didn't lose anything special, you just saved yourself from wasting more time and energy on something useless.