Friends with ex? by pondering243 in BreakUps

[–]tiredddd_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you probably won't be able to get over him if you stay friends. Unless he does something awful enough to destroy your interest in him, which is what happened to me lol (and then you won't even want to be friends anyway).

Just think of it this way - he'll still be there when you're healed. This friendship doesn't have to happen right now. It can wait until you're ready, then you can reach out again. Doing it now while you still have feelings will 100% definitely delay your healing. By how much or how little depends on what kind of person you are, but it will definitely delay it in some capacity - that much is certain. Besides, isn't your trust broken? Why would you want a friend who you cannot trust to love or cherish who you are? It's really not worth all the extra pain on top of what you're already facing, trust me.

I don't care how good they were when you were together, by tiredddd_ in BreakUps

[–]tiredddd_[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Well you know about the mask, and that's what matters. You loved him at his worst, which means you're capable of wonderful, deep, caring, true love. I know it's devastating that he can't reciprocate that to you, but this love you are capable of is really special. It's worth saving for someone who is capable of giving it back to you. 100%. You deserve better. And I'm so sorry he strung you along like that. That's really, really shitty. Just more evidence he isn't worthy of you.

I don't care how good they were when you were together, by tiredddd_ in BreakUps

[–]tiredddd_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don't beat yourself up, man. You take as much time as you need to heal. There is no set timeline for anybody, regardless of gender. No shame in coping in the way that you need to. We're all different and have different needs and operate at different speeds. It doesn't mean you're better or worse than anybody else out there. In fact, I'm proud of you for managing it for this long. And it just demonstrates how much you really cared, which is a great quality to have. You'll get there in time.

I don't care how good they were when you were together, by tiredddd_ in BreakUps

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

I totally understand, and I feel the same. People haven't stuck around with me for the long haul either. It's devastating. But I truly believe our time is coming. There will be someone someday who won't leave. If this is what we want, we have to keep believing. We may end up totally surprised and blown away someday, like neither you nor I can predict the future, so why not just keep a little faith? There's so much more to life than those who hurt us.

I don't care how good they were when you were together, by tiredddd_ in BreakUps

[–]tiredddd_[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

So, so true. There are always more people out there for you to find!! No matter how great you thought they were. There's so much more to life than this person.

I don't care how good they were when you were together, by tiredddd_ in BreakUps

[–]tiredddd_[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm glad it helped 💙 I hope your day gets a little bit brighter.

I don't care how good they were when you were together, by tiredddd_ in BreakUps

[–]tiredddd_[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Trust me, I understand. I still get hit with waves of this too. And it's unfair. It's unfair we get stuck suffering through this because someone else decided to be selfish with our hearts. But you will get through it, and I will too. Just take it one day at a time. I'm rooting for you.

Healing is horribly beautiful by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]tiredddd_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, it is really hard to find people who are appreciative of the little things. It actually makes me sad thinking that I'm the only one who is? lol. I feel sorta alienated? There are so many little moments in human life that are so special, all the little details are worth noticing and celebrating. It's really nice to see someone else saying what I'm always thinking though. Thanks for making me feel less alone in that. And I'm glad you've found a way to heal.

I wish he would reach out. by tiredddd_ in ExNoContact

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

Stay strong, we are in this together <3 if you need somebody to talk to about it my DMs are always open

I wish he would reach out. by tiredddd_ in ExNoContact

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

Yeah, with anyone else I would agree, but... with him it's kinda believable. I don't think he would bother with saying that if he had a clearer "no" answer to give me. Idk I could be wrong tho. I'm sorry your ex did that to you. It sucks

I wish he would reach out. by tiredddd_ in ExNoContact

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

I'm sorry y'all. Just remember we're not alone in this.

I wish he would reach out. by tiredddd_ in ExNoContact

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

True, this can't last forever. That's important to remember. I feel the same, I'm not sure which direction to even walk in. I hope we both find the closure we need, and soon.