Ex said the reason he ghosted is because he was “overwhelmed.” Wtf. That’s literally a conversation…

I’ve been seeing this guy for the past 4 months. We were exclusive. I had to visit family (not the first time we’ve been apart since the other had to go on a couple trips)
He texted me yesterday to FT. He sa… more

I know it’ll happen with time but it’s scary and seems impossible to love someone as much as I used to love my ex

I’ve let go of them. But I’m having so much trouble letting go of the fantasy i created of them in my head. Need help with this

She broke up with me and kept my keys, reached out few times already. We met, spent the night together but she confirmed her decision. Now I asked her to stop texting unless she doesn’t want to come back.
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My ex gf sent a message after a little more than 2 months of no contact saying she thought of me bc of something. I was surprised and i decided to respond and honestly tell her that I thought about he… more

Have you ever gotten over the situation but not the person?

I have been over who they are today/when we broke up for a long time. But I’m having trouble moving past who i thought they/we COULD be

How do I get rid of this attachment to this nonexistent version o… more

I met someone a few months ago and wasn’t ready for a relationship. She was amazing. Best dates, good chemistry, and I think about her even though we didn’t date for long. I wasn’t in a good place and… more

Ex and I had a messy breakup. Found out Thru intense stalking he was cheating on his new girl with me for months. We started sleeping together 2 months after they started dating. I thought he was dati… more

I’m roller-coasting for the last months. I wake up and I accept the idea they break up with me, I go to sleep struggling to accept it’s happening. I just wanna turn off my brain for a second :(

Has anyone felt that they are over them in the sense that you don’t want them in your life/to date them. But at the same you don’t want to date other people either because it feels like they’re still … more

When did you know it was time to walk away? I have been with my bf for 3.5 years and for the last 2 years all we have done is fight. We both have love for each other but I’m just so tired and I’m not … more

How long after no contact did your ex reach out? Wondering if it’s ever coming or safe to assume they’re never reaching out.

I dislike myself right now for chasing confirmations of my suspicion that my ex was seeing a specific person while we were trying to work things out. Now I have the confirmation after lurking and I fe… more

I was dumped. After few months, I alternate moments of resignation/peace with moments of desperation. I just can’t get through….

Anyone else still think about your ex and start feeling like you’re not good enough for anybody because they rejected you?

She broke up with me 1 month ago. Yesterday we met to exchange keys, etc. We ended up sleeping together. She confirmed her intention and despite the fact she was extremely warm and kind during the nig… more

How do you get rid of wishful thinking? I feel the hope I’m holding onto is subconsciously preventing me from moving on but knowing my ex my thought may not even cross their mind anymore. It’s been 6 … more

To absolutely no one’s surprise, my rebound relationship post infidelity-right-before-the-wedding has also failed spectacularly because all I do is cry and be miserable. I’m here for all of the “I tol… more

So proud of who I’ve become and I wish I could share this moment with them. Or the version of them that I used to love. But the reason I’m at such a good place right now is because they’re no longer in my life ho… more

How do you accept/cope with the idea she doesn’t want you anymore ?

Can’t tell if the person I loved was ever really there or if I loved the potential/who I wanted them to be the entire time.

My ex and I have seen each other a couple times and spent the night together recently.

She said she’s not ready yet to start dating, etc. I’m not trying to rush either.

Do I need to pull back a bit an… more

Ex will be in my city this weekend. Now I’m terrified to go out with my friends for fear of bumping into the ex.

How long does it take to completely get over someone and move on? We broke up almost 7 months ago and I’m not over it yet. We’re NC and were in a 5 year relationship. I have zero desire to date and ju… more

She broke up with me 1 month ago. Today I had the worst moment of the past 4 weeks with panic attack. This is my first long relationship and I don’t see an end.

My ex is going through severe depression and has asked me to get a property with her to put up for rent. I told her I would look with her but after seeing some properties together, I told her I would … more

My fiancé and I of almost 8 years parted ways last night. I know we’re not right for each other. Maybe one day? As of right now, I know it was the right decision but I can’t help but feel super empty … more

I’m just so tired of hurting. Full on ugly scream cried for the first time thinking about how the last time I saw them was the last time I’ll EVER see them since they broke up with me this past weeken… more

I’m in a toxic relationship. He’s emotionally abusive then the next day he love bombs me. This happens at least once a month. I have no savings and nowhere else to stay. I have been telling myself if … more

Recently got laid off from my firm. Its been a while since my breakup with my ex. But been thinking about her a lot recently and kind of wishing we were still together. I supported her through a lot a… more

Not my first heartbreak and probably not the hardest. But boy, do they suck no matter what.

I thought I saw the ex playing beach volleyball today (though not 100% sure), and that just reopened some wounds. Reminder that I&#… more

Does anyone want to be heartbreak buddies? I need more friends to keep my mind busy to keep NC from my ex. I don’t want to rehash what’s going on with the ex. But let’s talk about our days, possible new adventure… more

My hurt break hurt me so much that I’ve just been doing enough to stay afloat at work. Now I’m being passed up for promotion. I feel silly.

Currently have diarrhea, a headache from dehydration, nausea, and racing thoughts of all the times that my ex treated me like sh*t and I put up with it. Please send prayers 🙏🏼

I was going to vent about my heartbreak over a guy I've known for 2 weeks.

But man, I browsed through this bowl and you guys are really going through the thick of it 😅

Ex (who I’m not fully over yet) says he wants to write me a letter and apologize. Not to get back together but for some other things. He says he’s still hurting. He is the one who broke up with me.
I don’t u… more