What your reaction when you learn your ex had not gotten over you?

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Philippines
June 2, 2010 9:07am CST
Does it make you feel better or not? Well, there may be an instance when a relationship needs to be ended and as far as you know you already get it over it. But you just learn later on that your ex-girlfriend or boyfriend not totally forgotten you. Then you learn she or he had not had a relationship for many years after you two broke up. So it may mean two things they still love you and still hold on it or they develop certain phobia for starting a new relationship. What would you do or plan to do so that he or she could totally forget you. Would you advice he/him or just forget it and hoping she or he would realize later that she/he need to learn to mend a broken heart. Would you still try to communicate to your ex? Maybe for being felt guilty of what happening to her/his life and then you’re thinking it happen because you become part of her/his life. Do you feel responsible for her/his fate? Or maybe you feel glad it only means they really loved you but you may still feel sad because they had not gotten over you? Kindly shares your thoughts about this, Thank you. 6-2-10 9:05
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35 responses
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
2 Jun 10
What will i do?? Maybe i will feel happy, but at the same time, i will be feeling guilty?? Because what's over should be over.. pLus, he/she is the one who has not gotten over me, but that does not mean i'm the same too.. If i do still harbour any hopes of getting back with my ex, i wont have gone on to another relationship after the break up right?? hehe PLus, i will feel that i'm selfish and be letting down my current relationship too.. Everybody needs to move on and it's a matter of time.. Whatever his/her decision, i can only be advising them to move on.. haha
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
6 Jun 10
YEah, even if it's my fault, i will learn my lesson, and if i really love her, all the more i should leave her, for i wont wanna hurt her once more?? haha
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• Philippines
14 Jun 10
that good thing.. just like the saying the truth would set you free.. and releasing her is the most honorable things to do.. to let each others have a chance to find another for new found joy to begin with!
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• Philippines
4 Jun 10
hi kun, hahaha..maybe if it your fault or happy like a revenge?? But not a good defense mechanism either..lol... well, that right once it is over then you should put a period on it.. and just live to at the moment at your own pleasure.. so if anyone still harbor a feeling on you.. that maybe their problem anyway.. since it is already clear upon the break up that some differences could not even mend.. and that the reason of separation.. when each have their own priority and even one like to continue..'there is no next chapter to start with.. very hard to accept first but each should learn to live a different life not dealing with the past...lol..
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
3 Jun 10
I used to have an ex whom was not able to get over me.. I thought that wasn't so, but I was told by a friend. I was shocked, and I went to confront, but things didn't help. So I had to force myself to go turkey, and after that, my ex didn't bother me anymore. Sometimes, they need a tiny encouragement on our part and others to make the leap or move backwards.. But for extreme cases, I've never encountered myself. I've seen it happening to others, and up to the point of stalking.. so that's not good.
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
10 Jun 10
That's true, Neelia.. That's why it's best to forget sometimes, although it takes a long time..
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
3 Jun 10
To go cold* turkey, I mean..
• Philippines
4 Jun 10
hi zed, well, it is hard to cling on the past and there is no reason to keep the person on the mind since they do not care after the break up.. or else if they still care their is no way to settle the differences and things just not work it out the way as dream by the person while the other does not care.. and it so happen you know it lately they still cling on the memory.. then it is nice for you to tell her.. so she could realize the feeling is gone.. and you already move on... Some really felt amaze knowing their ex still hold special feeling on them but to other they felt bad as the past is not something to cling on..
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
2 Jun 10
Oh he got over me fast he married my cousin right off plus now he has married several others. He probably did to them others what he did to me and that was cheat on them . Dont think he ever loved me just someone to have around wehn he wasnt catting around got rid of him fast when I found out!
• Philippines
3 Jun 10
hi lakota, Lol..with those kind of attitude. that the kind of guy which many women should be wary of as he often changes his mate which could be annoying. Good thing you found your special someone and decide to have a break up since he is not so worty of your love, trust and respect. thanks.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
3 Jun 10
the only good thing about the 5 years I was with him was my 3 boys. And teh S O B Stole them from my babysitter and took them back to another state then him and his mom put them up for adoption he didnt want them just didnt want me to have them. grrrrrrrrrrr well I found them with dughters help after 27 yers of looking for them.
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
that really annoying since they take them your children without your full permission then it takes years to found them.. i am just so happy you then reunited with your children and wishing it would never ever happen again.. i wonder the time it happen to you and it really troubles your mind a lot.. just imagine the agony you had undergone.. really felt sorry it happen to you. but the good thing you then reunited with them as all things get better now..
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@ckyera (17331)
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
well what did i do? nothing. haha its his feelings and i can't control it. it don't make me happy or sad. unless i still have a feel for him. but if the case is he's the one who leaves me for something or someone and he's the cause of break up then i guess its just karma that strikes him. hehe and maybe the best thing to do is just avoid him specially if you two are not friends at all. acceptance should be the key and he just have to move on since nothing he can do to take me back since i am already married!
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@kooltiger (848)
• Pakistan
5 Jun 10
i will not care about that as that person did to me earlier.. i would get happy.. that the problems i faced.. those problems are coming in front of her...
• Philippines
1 Jul 10
if the respect and trust is gone. Only the pity is left when the person becomes so miserable. Then it may be now their fault to mend their own wicked ways then find some partner whom they could change for the better...
• China
2 Jun 10
several months ago he texted me that he wouldn't be in another relationship by the time he gets his master degree.he asked me for another chance at that time.I feel amused but I did not turn him down.OMG it will take five years or so for him to make it.should I wait for that long? but actually i don't love him any more,maybe it's because he is the first love in my life...it's all right to do like that? I don't know.
• Philippines
14 Jun 10
hi ylinux, to instill trust to your partner is very essential in any interaction be it in love, job or in business to last. I do hope your really meant for each other. I wish you all good luck in your love life. have a nice day!
• China
9 Jun 10
hi neelianoscet, Thank you for your answering my post.since we are far apart.the best way i could come with is to let it be and to hope for the best. it's a good topic anyway!
• Philippines
3 Jun 10
I am very happy with my relationship. I married a wonderful man. He is not perfect but there are lots of qualities in him, that makes me more in love with him. Therefore having a man like that in my present and in my future, My ex boyfriend who has not gotten over me, could not affect me anymore or I think I am going to gloat over his misery. HA HA serves him right after hurting me too much when I was with him.
• Philippines
1 Jul 10
hi honeybuttz, Your so lucky to have him and wish you have long lasting relationship with him free form pain and heartbreak. With exes feeling so sour definitely they could have no place in your mind since you already move on. Then he fail to move on that gonna be his fault not yours. Thanks for replying.
@kkanaka (886)
• Singapore
4 Jun 10
I may not feel better but I would surely not try to contact him, which might give him hope and will be more painful for him if I am not going to be interested. If you have already ended the relationship then there must be a very good reason for that, no need to dig up the past... it's over.... he will also get over soon just it is taking a bit longer, think like that
• Philippines
1 Jul 10
I think the same things. Just let the other party realize that they would not have to wait for somethings not worth waiting for when the other party already move on with their new life. Then it is a good things to learn to pass over all those exes then find a new mate who could bring lot of joy and fun forming new partnership on hand. thanks.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 Jun 10
Only reason I would care, is if I were single and I had still not gotten over him. But I'd approach it very, very cautiously. After all, there's a reason why we split up.
• Philippines
1 Jul 10
If the cause of indifference's could still be settled then giving a second chance would not hurt so much than letting go with lot of regrets..
• United States
3 Jun 10
I know my ex husband has not gotten over me because I have called him to help me move out of my current situation 3 months ago. He and I were married for 17 years and we have a 20 yr old daughter together. We were always friends, in fact right now we are living together as friends with our daughter. He has helped me in so many ways, including co signing a car loan for me and taking me back and forth to various drs appts. I am currently separated from my husband, and I am grateful that my ex husband has been kind enough to step in and help when I needed it the most.
• Philippines
1 Jul 10
hi sdmoonchild, Ex husband becoming friends could be a best mates for life even though you already have separate lives. The tied could be your children and that is the reason you both still maintain good communication with each other. If maybe he is not yet married or find a replacement in you. That may be a sign of getting back together when both have the urge to make the flames alive again with constant meeting. But if both of you have already their own lives. Your current relationship may be so kind to allow you such meeting not getting jealous all the way.
@hmkoct5 (2065)
• United States
3 Jun 10
I would feel bad to know that my ex had not gotten over me. But, there must be a reason he would be my ex. All I can do in this scenario is think of my ex. I would never go back to him. He treated me horribly! I would still feel bad that he is alone, but at the same time, I kind of think he deserves it. He was not a good person. I have been told he has changed, but it is hard for me to believe. He did too many things that hurt me for me to believe he has changed.
• Philippines
1 Jul 10
hi hmkoct, Somehow you may pity him but with all the bad experiences you have undergone when you still together is something need to change. And the best way you already know to be calm then never let those feeling of pity affect you and just hope he could find a new one where he treat the person better not the worst the second time around. And for you I could only say good luck to your new relationship if you ever found a new to treat you humanely and love the way you deserve to be treated with respect and lot of trust. thanks.
@audrey7 (232)
• Jamaica
3 Jun 10
A relationship is a serious part of anyone's life, especially if it is an intimate one. Consequently, this step should be taken after you have considered issues such as values, occupations, religious outlook,family orientations and perspectives on family life. When these things are address and a serious relationship starts then both parties will work through problems which will come and if there needs to be a breakup it is done decently. However, some persons takes a long time to overcome that relationship as they give themself time to heal. So, some will take time to be engaged in another relationship. The fact that he/she is not in a committed relationship does not say that he has not got over you. Remember that some relationship is going on for years so it takes time to move on. Remember the song "memories do not leave like people do, they always stay with you wether they be good or bad..." Personally, if there is a break up each party is to move on. Do not feel bad because if it could work there would not be a break up in the first place. Some break up is a wake up call to look at yourself and the other party and learn and see how life can turn for both of you. People change, their situation change and some people cannot adapt to these changes so move on. Look at it as new beginings. Many persons would have been alive today if they had moved on but looking back and holding on to nothing is foolish, so look at their story and learn. I started a friendship but as I examined it I realised that this was not the Lord's best for me so I called it a day and the answer was mutual. To move on always value yourself, as beautiful and valuable. Life is dynamic so change with it too.
• Philippines
1 Jul 10
hi audrey, That a good way to explain all things when it comes to relationship problem. That way break up is no the end but could be seen as an opportunity to look back then examine self. Such as finding one strength and weaknesses tracing the cause of break up when it is suppose to make the person understand its benefit though to some people it would be quite difficult to accept when they are not ready then feel very dependent to the person whom they care for. It seem break up could be end of their happiness when they fail to get over letting the past affect them. Though it maybe painful and hard to forget someone who been part where one feel happy it could also be a part where one feel miserable. So clinging in the past is like being imprison so forgetting then learning to forgive self if one feel guilty then one could easily forgive to begin a new life with somebody new.thanks.
@amyson (3498)
• Philippines
3 Jun 10
i think in my opinion when relationship is end it means to say i dont have any more attachment to him even he cares still with me i don't care anymore because i am moving from the past relationship.
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
hi amyson, Yeah, once it is ended their is no point to return and a the two need to start a new lives again with new person.. if in case it takes them too long to forget time is the special healer..
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• Philippines
3 Jun 10
Hi maybe I would feel a little bit guilty. When I was a teenager, my boyfriend wanted to renew our relationship but I said no because I had an agreement with my parents to study first and no boyfriend. I really felt sorry for him when I learned that he got hitched with a girl his family don't like because of the girl's reputation. And the more that I felt guilty, because he always showed in my dreams. When we met on my mother's wake, we talked and there my guilt feeling's gone.
• Philippines
1 Jul 10
It really lead to a lot of guilt if you were the one who first make the rejection when you know for a fact that yiu have feeling for him. Bit just feel restricted then you just realize it later when things are not quite easy like before. With such experience you have to undergo through out your life. I just hope you get it over able to forgive your self when you have all the time before but it is already too late. But so glad you talk things over then could be calm a bit inside your mind able to fix all the things which you fail to mend when things seem out of your control before. thanks..
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
3 Jun 10
neelianoscet, Frankly, I do not think I could really do anything if the other party cannot accept the fact and still would want to harbor the impossibility of rekindling the relationship. Also, I do not think the other party would want my help or anything to do with me for their recovery. Not that I would not want to help if they really want mine to move on but most of the time they would rather do it on their own, if you know what I mean. On the guilt factor, I would not say that I would be solely responsible as the other party has an equal responsibility to move on, live for himself/herself and not disappoint his/her parents who have made so much sacrifices to raise them up. The song just help sums up some of what I have to say and think. Video: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/Ir1kwm1FkIo/
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
hi skysuccess, I think their is nothing wrong if the another still hope and pursue some good relationship get better the second time around if given the chance and they are able to rekindle their relationship to start like the way the way before they just started... In case you already get it over and the other party still cling on the past despite you already told them the feeling is gone.. yeah, the only things you could do is to tell them honesty and some advices that hoping they would realize it later their is no hope to renew the already sour relationship.. In the factor of feeling guilt some really felt bad but their is nothing could do just earn to forget even it hurt some could move on easily while some takes years.. eventually they could also find someone who is really meant for them..thanks for replying..:)
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
2 Jun 10
I'm kind of in that situation right now. My ex is still not over me and he textsm e and always ask me to take him back etc or come to see him. But I avoid that situation because I don't want him to hurt me like he did before. he always cheated on me with every friend I would introduce him to. And I'm also no longer friends with that person too. So I could careless if he still likes me or not. I'm looking elsewhere and still trying to find Mr Right. Which I think I finally have but will see =). My Ex can go hurt someone else but Not me again..
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
hi blondie, I also experience it and i also learn that he had a terminal disease like cancer and i really pity him and all I could do now is to pray for him..I really hesitate to see him since were not really gone in a serous relationship..do i pity him it just inappropriate for me to show that still i care.. i also think his life is miserable but what i could do so..he is really shy but not really ugly just have little confidence.. and it so happen that his brother is even the gf of my sister. what a coincidence?? though do not like to form any closeness.i just felt the pain he is going through now..i just pray that all i could do now for him..i do not like to be misinterpreted by other people so i do not show up.. in your case your ex cheated you that a enough reason to had separate ways.. and you develop something like a phobia since you could not trust him anymore..and I just wish you find the right one..'wishing you all the best..thanks for replying..:)
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
3 Jun 10
I would find that discovery disturbing if I had completely moved on and he had not. It happened to me once in my life. An ex of mine showed up on my doorstep eight years after we broke up. He had an excuse; he wanted to give me some photographs of a trip we had taken together years before. I wondered why he would not part with the photos at the time of the split but was keen to share then now! It was clearly an excuse to see me again as I found out later! I did not want to go back there and I made the mistake of communicating with him again hoping we could be friends but that is not where he wanted to be, he wanted more and I was not prepared to give it to him so by allowing him back into my life even for a short time, I ended up hurting him all over again. I think when one partner has moved on it is better to stay away.
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
hi paula, that a good alibi and it happen then to you that you found it..and even he like to continue the relationship it not possible anymore. The nice things about you is you tell it to him nicely and even it hurt is still alright than to give him false hope just not to hurt him which is also unfair treatment lying to the real feeling when it is already over then it is nice to move on the next chapter of your present lives rather than hold on to the past..thanks for replying:)
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• Philippines
3 Jun 10
it depends..hehe if i still love him, well that's nice.. and if i don't, well he better move on. and it depends why we broke up. :) if its because of a third party by him, well again he better move on. :)
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
hi yinghai, well, good things it only mean their still hope and some just do the break up so the other person would really miss them so much.. 'then do the chasing which most girls like to be pursue... who knows? given a chance the the second time around is the best for both of you.. in case you already move on and the guy could not do so.. well, better advice him so he could realize it's already over and their is nothng to hope for..thanks for replying:)
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• United States
2 Jun 10
In my humble opinion, my reaction will depend mostly on the reason why we broke up and my feelings for that person at the moment.For example, if the reason for breaking up was that he cheated on me, I would let that person know that he ruined his chances and although I was flattered there was not a chance of reconciliation.But if the reason of breaking up was just we grew apart or for any other petty difference, I might consider trying again if he was a good person.
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
hi babyface, yeah, some recycling a relationship by giving chances is better the second time around and you could consider such option.. however if the relationship end up in lot of arguments and the person never changes his treatment to you despite the break up..it is his fault anyway but as long as you already move on and he still insist.. a good explanation somehow could help him to realize it is all over.. thanks for replying:)
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@zaiaku (19)
• Philippines
3 Jun 10
Not at all even though i got over her, its pretty irritating for me when she always calls me asking how i was, sometimes i just want to tell her straight that i dont want her to call me anymore but i couldnt i dont want to be rude to her and add more misery to her. I understand what she feels because ive been in her position too..
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
hi zaiaku, it could be stalking moments for you then and it is really annoying.. especially when you tell it right down n her face tat your feeling is gone and she still insisting, pursuing or the worse begging your attention.. that maybe irritating but sometimes others felt pity on their ex..knowing they becomes miserable, and hopeless.. when they set you as the center of their world... and that the troubles begin.. however, letting them know you already move one is good things and if ever she bother you even it may look rude..it still better to inform her so that she would not bother you anymore and try to meet other person whom could be compatible with her..thanks for replying..
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