I dated a guy for about 3 months, last September - December. I broke up with him because the relationship just wasn't moving forward and it was missing excitement.
Now he's started dating again for the first time since me and is already doing things with her he wouldn't do with me, like attend family events and asking her to stay over during the week. She even brings her son with her, and he rushes home at night to tuck him in.
It stings. I hate to admit it, but it does. What can I do to forget about it? I've been dating other guys but it doesn't make a difference.
Juan Antonio Lopez
Lipsy
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I think this type of feeling is pretty common. You were only together a short period of time so you've got a rosy view of him. If you'd been together longer you might not be as upset because you would know more of his faults and bad habits. It's also a case of wanting what you can't have. With me, the seven-month mark after a break-up is always where I slip up, because you're just sort of hanging there in limbo.
1How do you know so much about his current love life? Are you still in contact? The best thing you can do for yourself is to totally block him out. It will be hard at first, but trust me, it works.
I had the same experience with you with an ex-bf.
I think when I put it in perspective, it's more like, your ego is the one hurting, not exactly because you're jealous or want to be back with him (unless you want to be back together, that is). I agree with Sabrinaland, if you're still in touch and get to talk to him in a consistent basis, if I were you, I'd cut off ties. It really works (take it from me).
W/ my ex, he was a good guy, the relationship was a good one too but the relationship didn't feel like it was going anywhere. Then I ended up breaking up with him and we stayed friends after a short period of trying to leave each other alone
I found out that he was so willing to go the extra 10 miles for the next gal he was dating, and keep in mind, this is months after and I've moved on (was dating other guys), but knowing how much he was putting in his next relationship kind of hurt my feeling because I was like 'Why didn't he do the same thing for me?' type of thing. But hey, it's cool though, if it's any consolation, most guys do go the extra mile in the beginning of the relationship and then when the relationship has been for awhile, most of them get real comfortable and most likely will revert to their old selves, so don't think about it too much and try to not hear about things like that so cut off contact until you're truly ready to connect again (in my case, it'd be years later after we both have gotten married to our spouses).
*Unconditional love is a beautiful thing, just be sure to give it AFTER your conditions have been met.*
2you only dated for 3 months 7 MONTHS AGO!!! the relationship wasn't what you wanted so why are you following this guys life and worrying about what he's doing? why aren't you out there trying to find someone that is right for you instead of obsessing about someone that was never going to be what you wanted? stop stalking him and go out there and live your life.
3The comment above isn't exactly helpful. Sometimes it's the short relationships that hurt the most because you have a rosy picture of that person. It's nothing to be ashamed of. People move in different speeds. Just know that in time things will get better.
4well i have to disagree.
she broke up with him. she saw that the relationship wasn't going anywhere, and at 3 months she was missing excitement. i dont see how that view is anywhere near rosy. sorry.
5and also i don't think she should be comparing someone else's life to her own. she's only dating and he has moved on. she shouldn't be following his every move (like what he's doing with his girlfriend). its not healthy to be following someone's life so closely. if she wasn't, it wouldnt be bothering her.
6What you're feeling is completely normal. It sucks to feel rejected.
The thing is, you have the attitude that it was something wrong with YOU that made him not act a certain way. It's never about that. I have dated amazing, amazing guys who I just don't have that special extra feeling for, and there is no reason for it. It doesn't mean they're not as good as the next guy, or lacking something. It just means they weren't *right* for me.
Let it sting, and then move on. I'd also suggest dropping contact with this guy because it's obviously hurting your feelings to be in contact with him.
7I was just wondering how you know about his intimate behaviour during this relationship? Are you still friends with him and he tells you these things? Or is it a mutual friend telling you? In any case, the best way to get over it is to end any and all contact with him. If you are still talking with him, tell him that it is too painful and you need to end the friendship. If mutual friends are informing you about his behaviour, tell them that you do not want to talk about your ex or hear anything about him right now, because it is making it too difficult for you to move on. Make sure that they respect your wishes and boundaries. Then, move on with your life and focus on yourself.
"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world." Buddha
8My grandmother had a dog once that loved to eat scraps from the table. Every now and again the dog would turn down a bit of food if she thought it wasn't good enough. But yet, it someone else took it and put it back on their plate to eat it, she would bark in protest and want it back. You broke things off and blame him for something you felt was lacking. Now you after that you feel jealousy for his new friend. Lets all give you a pity party shall we?
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