How do you move on when you are still in love?

@34momma (13882)
United States
July 12, 2010 1:19pm CST
How do you move on from a relationship when you are still in love with that person, but the relationship is not working? You tried,the other person tried, and as much as you want it too... it just won't work. How do let go and move on with your life..
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• United Arab Emirates
12 Jul 10
i really dont know how do people manage in such a situation...I would keep an eye on this discussion to know how people do it. I love my wife lots...but she says she does not love me anymore...i want to keeit it going....just wondering how???
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
12 Jul 10
it's different when the love is gone. when the love is gone then there's no hope. but when you love each other... i think getting some kind of help to learn how to deal with each other could help. i just don't know any more..
@malihat (216)
12 Jul 10
I have been in the same situation before, and all you can really do is wait. It takes time to move on and get over someone you love. I would also suggest keeping your distance from him even though it will be really hard to do this, but out of sight, out of mind. Try not to meet him or talk to him. No phone calls, texts, emails, nothing. It will take time and a lot of strength but eventually you will move on. Good luck!
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
12 Jul 10
thank you malihat, this is great advice.. i know time will heal all wounds
@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
12 Jul 10
One day at a time is how you do it. It's not easy but when relationships don't work and you know it's better to part ways, you just do it. No contact with one another and take it one day at a time. All wounds heal in time but you have to take the time to heal as well.
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
12 Jul 10
thanks... it's all still pretty fresh and pretty hurtful but i know it time my heart will heal. thanks catsanddogs
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
13 Jul 10
Hi momma! How is one of my most favorite ladies of the Lot? Who is that beauty in your new avatar? And the woman with the little darling is very beautiful too!As for your question about moving on when you're still in love, now that's a toughy. I have been and done that more times then I care to remember throughout my life, but have always managed to survive! It hurts for awhile, then it it get's lesser and then it doesn't seem to really matter after awhile. You just keep going on with your everyday life because you have to! As they say, "time heals... I hate that saying (and most others)lol, but it is true. Just keep remembering that you are the most important person and you are worth more than that person could ever give you! If that doesn't work, the there's always mylot to vent your frustrations! Hugs, Opal
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
13 Jul 10
Awwwww Opalthat's me honey. i know most of the time i have a pic of my daughter as my avatar because she is the true beauty in the family. but this is my most favorite pic of myself. that's the day i got my doggie Cocktail. see how cute and little she is there? now she is big and a pain in the a$$... much like my children.. We have decided to stay in our relationship, but live apart and start dating again. we are both going to seek professional help for our seprate issues and then may some couples counseling. so we shall see what happens. thanks for the wonderful kind words....
@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
12 Jul 10
Since the relationship is not working, you are well on your way!!! I suggest you BOTH start dating others as well as seeing each other. That way you both have the chance of developing new & exciting relationships!!! Look honestly at WHY the relationship isn't working & discuss it with each other. Begin to think of the love as a love of a good friend NOT the love of a boyfriend/girlfriend. Maybe becoming BEST friends will give you the same feeling of love without having to be in a relationship. DON'T dwell on what you think you're losing. Instead, dwell on the friend you will be GAINING!!! It is VERY possible to love someone as a GREAT friend without needing to be in a romantic relationship with them!!!!
@34momma (13882)
• United States
13 Jul 10
I don't know for me or him if dating other people is the answer. I think we are going to just not live together, but we are going to still be together and work on our relationship.
12 Jul 10
The first thing I would do is try until there is just no chance in saving the relationship and then I would take each day as it happens and also to try not to go into any other relationship until I was over this person otherwise you could end up hurting someone else too as well as yourself.
@34momma (13882)
• United States
12 Jul 10
oh that is not even an option. the very last thing on my mind is being in another relationship with anyone but myself. I am not that kind of person. I need some me time, some healing time, so picking up the pieces time. And you can't do that if you go from one relationship to the next. I have no problem with being alone if that is what's meant to be.
12 Jul 10
That's good that you aren't going to go into something too soon.
@alindahaw (1219)
• Philippines
13 Jul 10
Bad things happen to good people and when a relationship turn sour, it may be impossible to put things the way they used to be. I think that the best way for you to heal is to talk about your feelings and come to terms with yourself and your ex-partner. Yes, it is not easy to let go but you should know when to leave the party.
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
13 Jul 10
Hi, I have to admit that this is a painful choice to have to make. However,do you really want to stay in a negative relationship when there might be "Mr. Right" right around the corner. We get so comfortable in where we are and what we are doing that we are afraid or unwilling to let go. You must move on, even if you are still in love with this person. I can speak from experience, it has been many years since, I let go of someone that I am, to this minute, still in love with. However, I didn't let that stop me from moving on to a healthy relationship, better than the one I was in, and a happy successful life. You can't drown in today's miseries when tomorrow's happiness is waiting. I don't physcially see the other fellow because we don't live in the same state. I am absolutely sure that I would not go back with him even though have feelings for him, because I remember the bad times too.
@babyEj (1522)
• Philippines
14 Jul 10
Relationship needs a complex and even multitasking. YOu need to deal with you yourself and the other half. If both of you we'll not give a way and learn your partner's way then there'll be no harmony. Harmonious relationship means you understand each other and able to deal the differences with you. I and my husband are totally different so we expect that sometimes there's going to be a repulsion but the good thing is we know how to handle it even it creates fire that will burn us. :) Hope you'll work on it since you love each other.
@Dezzaan (80)
• Sweden
13 Jul 10
It's hard and it takes time. You just need to do what is best for you. It's better to be happy and be friends than to live in a unhappy relationship.
• United Arab Emirates
13 Jul 10
As i said i have been keeping an eye on your discussion. I dont know why people want to break the relation completely. Why cant they give some time and try to put it on track when they love each other. Every one wants to move on, they dont want to take a chance and keep the relation going.
• Portugal
13 Jul 10
but if both love each other why is the relationship not working? maybe you are not understanding each other try to go out with that person to new places^^ dont give up bcs if you love him and if he loves you there is no reason to let go. just you have to find out whats wrong in the relation that is not letting you both be happy. when there is love there is always a way to fix things^^ just talk with him and try to understand what is ruining your relation^^ also remember to always say to him how you love him and he must do the same^^ if you always care there is no reason for it to end^^
• United States
13 Jul 10
love and cazy these days you know i could tell you just love your saelf but if you cant get alone with the person you love then it was not meint to bne you know but most of all you are still yonug but you can find better things to do beside looking for live are trying to live in the past its just aint going to work i bet you have already broke up ten time right . well i say love is cazy i was in love one time and never wanted to give her she took me o a hell ride i werid but i t didnt give up on her i tryed to be her friend when ever thing i sayed made her more mad i knew it was over then you know but i learn to love my self and thats all that matter to god above becuase hes the one that love you the most and always even when you think there know body out there to love you but you can still find love some where its to many ways out there may you need a vaction to releaxs your mind you could try and dream of a perfect life and make it relaity you know so you take care and have a good day i wish you the best luck
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• Philippines
17 Jul 10
Maybe i would first throw away all the things that can remind me of the person i love, and go to a place new to me so it will be easier to forget and accept that i only have myself now. I would seek my bestfriend's advice and try to have more bonding time with her or with my family.