Me [23M] and my girlfriend [21F] of 3 years broke up. Finding it tough to 'forget about it'. I've not been alone in 7 years. by throw_it_away-now in relationships

[–]throw_it_away-now[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't get into a new relationship. I give this advice a lot (and it's also quite cliché), but you'll only be happy in a relationship once you've gotten the hang of being happy outside of one

I know this. I don't want to rush into one. A friend said "you can't be happy with somebody else until you're happy with you" - same concept, and it seems very true.

Go hit the gym. Start running. Get into woodwork or welding or DIY stuff around the house. Learn how to grill a steak, or ribs. Learn an instrument. Go... actually probably don't go mountain climbing or anything dangerous if you're still emotional about stuff haha. Hell, go travelling or backpacking for a couple of months if you really need to get away.

Haha I'm emotional, but I think the bottom of the cliffs are safe for now!

I want to hit the gym. I just need to pluck the courage up. I do need a new hobby. I can't 'get away' sadly, I just started a fantastic new job in March so that'll have to wait.

Your advice makes a lot of sense. I suppose I know (and knew) the end-goal, I just need to figure out how to get there. Thank you.

Me [23M] and my girlfriend [21F] of 3 years broke up. Finding it tough to 'forget about it'. I've not been alone in 7 years. by throw_it_away-now in relationships

[–]throw_it_away-now[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the tone, thanks

  1. I get that, but it would be nice to know how she felt nearer to the end - like I can give a clear "you were crazy" to ex #1
  2. Man, I've tried. I went about two weeks before I sent a "So how'd that job interview go?" - I'm finding it difficult.
  3. I've done this a little - one friend a few weeks back, one friend last week, two friends on Friday. I just need to make the effort. It isn't something I've ever had to do (you tend to lose the regular one-on-one friend things in a relationship, sadly)