How long does it take to get over an ex-boyfriend? It's been over for almost 2 1/2 years and I'm not quite past the pain and anger. How long does it usually take?
2006-06-13 23:02:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
They say that time heals all wounds-NOT.
In my opinion, it can only lessen the hurt. You should try to get over it. Studies have shown that the person who is still suffering will develope more than emotional pain. Take care of yourself and don't give him any more power over you.
Peace.
2006-06-13 23:08:20 · answer #1 · answered by angieasee64 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That seems long, but it depends on your age and many other things. Regardless, a lot of it is in your hands, and you should not allow what might have been painful then to continue to be now.
The best thing I think you can do is make friends with other guys. Start that way, and you'll eventually find someone else you like, and in the meantime you can have some decent company at least.
The last thing you want to do is give that old breakup control over your feelings today. Maybe you think you can't find someone else? You can. Maybe not today, but you can.
2006-06-14 06:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by Morgan M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes 2 years...
If you have been longer than that, then you need serious counceling. You need to talk it over with a Pastor from a Church, or other Professional Counceling personell...(there are always free councleing available in your yellow pages, if your a low income wage earner).
I would advise you to go to Church, it will do you good to meet new people and get involved.
Once you get there, you will see many people who will befriend you and introduce you to new people, like family and friends and you will have a whole circle of friends you never thought you could have...and who knows, a marrying prospect may be in the next pew!!
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-06-14 06:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 years 7 months
2006-06-14 06:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by corpuscollossus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been married for 6 years, but I still have a bit of resentment for ex-girlfriends from 11, 13, and 14 years ago. You don't ever get over it totally unless you get amnesia or Alzheimer's.
2006-06-14 06:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by bigjarom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain & anger can make you phsyicaly ill! Don't let him control you from afar> If he is still a focus of your life he wins and you don't want that . The more involved in other things you become the less you will think of him !!
2006-06-14 06:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by Star of Florida 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's different for everyone. But the usual rule of thumb is that you multiply the time that you were together by two and that is how long it usually takes. Hope you can get over it :)
2006-06-14 06:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by SaylorMoon ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saylormoon is right , half the time that the 2 of you were together
2006-06-14 06:10:06 · answer #8 · answered by gapdreambabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the club. It depends on how much the guy messed you up. For me it could be months/years longer than the past 2 years.
2006-06-14 06:05:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the people and how much dwelling on it you're doing. I would suggest getting yourself a one-night rebound (use a condom) to get you on the road toe recovery.
2006-06-14 06:08:21 · answer #10 · answered by Roadpizza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋