How soon is too soon?
By anne25penn
@anne25penn (3305)
Philippines
July 24, 2010 11:01pm CST
My mylot friends know that I have broken up with my boyfriend of six years and it has destroyed me. But after two months, I am slowly recovering and getting my life back. This also means that I am open to relationships and dating. I have found it amazing that a lot of my old admirers are turning up, and it makes me wonder why I did not choose them because I knew the same time I met my ex boyfriend.
Among these admirers, there is one particular guy that I find attractive ever since. But I am afraid that my feeling are not real, and that I am just lonely. So how soon is too soon to get into a new relationship? Happy mylotting to all!
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7 responses
@mylesnarvaez (5451)
• Philippines
25 Jul 10
i'm glad you are getting yourself together and your life back. a 6-year relationship is no joke to just quickly put yourself back on track after the pain the break-up has caused you. i don't know the circumstances of your relationship and your break-up but i could imagine it's not something you could quickly get over in a matter of days. there's healing time that we take as much as we need. depending on how fast our ability to recover from it.
just like a flesh wound, there's no instant cure, but there's a natural healing process. it may or may not leave a scar. it may or may not hurt right after. it depends... on you.
there isn't any rule to dictate how much time is too soon to get over him and into a new relationship. you and only yourself can know when you are ready to love again and be with another person. fears and feeling of loneliness are normal, most people undergo that stage. it's just a matter of "so... what are you gonna do about it" kind of bravado. hehe
i wish you luck. whatever your decision may be. if you feel it's right, then it is. if you feel you are not yet ready, then you are also right. if you feel it is too soon, it's probably right also. you have the power of your thoughts and emotions. happiness is a choice.
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
25 Jul 10
I'd say! Godbless to HER! i mean, wow she got a job now and her heart starts pounding again. i hope she makes the right decision, but it's best for her to get to know these people again.
@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
25 Jul 10
I am still hurting but I can't stay sad forever. I have gotten quite a few invitations (dates) which I have turned down because I felt that I wasn't ready. But with this "friend", there's something I can't explain. Maybe its because the qualities that I was running in my head that my next boyfriend should have, he has. Thank you for your response!
@babymc23 (153)
• Philippines
26 Jul 10
Hi ann,
I just want to let you know that I can more or less say I have been there and done that. 6 years is something not to be taken lightly. It took me a good few years to get over my ex. yes, it is flattering and exhilarating to start going out again and living life but also remember to let your heart heal first. If you feel that you are ready and if ever, you see your ex somewhere and you don't feel anything romantic feeling anymore then that is my basis of saying that you have truly moved on. And by the way, there are times that our ideal guy is not the best guy for us.
Take things slow. Good luck!
@PDBME2 (1014)
• United States
25 Jul 10
I heard that you need to take a break to really know what you want. I look back at my life and I think this would have been a good advice to have followed. At times you figure you want the opposite of what you had but then you realize that wasn't the answer. Really analyze what is it that brought problems to you. So many men say so many things just to get physical. Whatever you do don't date someone just because you are lonely. Find friends at church or school to hang around. Try to find coworkers who just want to talk or go out to dinner.
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@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
25 Jul 10
My thoughts exactly that's why I turned down so many dates these couple of weeks. It was a nice feeling, to know that I am still being sought out because my ex told me that no one would take a second look at me after we broke up. But I am taking my time. Thank you for your response!
@PDBME2 (1014)
• United States
25 Jul 10
I have heard that so many times. I remember when my first husband left me my parents told me I'd be too old to find a person again. I dated several times after he left me. I was overweight too. I've seen ugly people find good mates, it's just trying to find the right one. Looking back I was too hasty. I remember this man telling me to get my act together first because I was a good person just confused. Very nice man, good advice.
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
25 Jul 10
I do not believe in mathematical calculation as to when is the best or proper time to be in a new relationship again. I think it is a matter of calculating yourself when are you ready to be attached again. If you cannot tell that you are ready or if you have fears of doubts, that only proves that you are not ready.
If you have doubts, then stay single and enjoy life until you reach the time that you are ready. Besides, love moves in mysterious ways. You need to take risks. You do not need to have a bf or be in a relationship to be happy. Start with friendships and let time tell when you are ready to commit.
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@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
25 Jul 10
I know that my happiness does not depend on a particular person. I just wanted to know if there is such a thing as a waiting period before diving into another relationship. Thank you for your response!
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
25 Jul 10
Hello anne,
there's nothing better than just to make friends with the old admirers, and have time to get to know them again, make sure you do get to know them before you take the next step. probably course will go along as you make friends with these people.
Besides, you're job is basically more important now than relationship. Love can wait, you can keep your feelings to yourself until you are absolutely sure this is the guy
@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
25 Jul 10
I am enjoying my job. I have been laughing the whole week because of my co-workers and it was nice to laugh and smile again. I am taking my time getting to know my admirers. I am in no rush, believe me. Thank you for your response!
@advokatku (4033)
• Indonesia
25 Jul 10
What do you mean are me?? yes, I am a devotee of you and I am ready to be your boyfriend
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@like2chat (4)
• New Zealand
25 Jul 10
When my marriage broke up, I was devestated, as is only natural. When I met my current partner after just 4 months of my seperation, I was aprehensive as to what people would think. I soon realised that you have to do what makes you happy.
I am a strong believer in everything happens for a reason.
If my marriage had not ended, I would still be unhappy without realising it, and I would never have met my current partner who makes me so extremely happy.
At the end of the day - Be Happy with your decision and Dont worry about what other people are thinking... Life is too short to be unhappy and lonely!
@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
25 Jul 10
I am not sure if I will be happy or not. I just know that there has always been an attraction that we never really pursued. And true enough, I cannot stay sad and miserable long. Thank you for your response!
@Ladyslipper (1327)
• Philippines
26 Jul 10
I don't know for sure. I think it depends on the person. All I know is you'll feel it if you're ready to get into another relationship. As long as you're sure you already love the person. Get to know well the new guy first. Whenever you are with him do you still think of the previous one? How about when you're alone? Do you still think of the old guy or the new one that you find attractive? Enjoy dating first and once you're sure you can already engage in another commitment that's the time you should commit again.