ok so my ex and i were together almost 7 years we broke up 3 months ago and i havent looked at a picture of him in 2 weeks im doing ok right i mean its still going to take more time but thats a good start
2006-10-11 07:55:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Yes honey, it's gonna take more time than that . . . but you are on the path to recovering. 7 years of your life is a pretty big chunk to spend with one person - a lot of memories & life history is tied up in that one person. Give yourself as much time as you need to grieve, work it out, heal. Time does make it better - that's the only thing! Good luck & chin up!!
2006-10-11 07:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by pumpkin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is a good start if you are wanting to stay away from him then just get all his belongings and pictures pack them all in boxes put them in an attic or somewhere you can't see them daily. Then just take it one day at a time before you know it months have passed and you made it through!I know it is hard to be with someone for 7yrs and then not with them anymore but,things always happen for a reason... may not realize it at the moment but, in time you will! Good Luck!
2006-10-11 14:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by JACKIE M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doing fine. It does take time to get over a long term relationship because you have done so much together that it is hard not to let everything be a reminder of him. So, leave the pictures locked up, get out, have fun and meet new people. The more you life goes on without him the easier it is to let things go.
2006-10-11 14:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by katybeth212001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are trying to rid yourself of thinking about him then you are off to a great start. You should try to think about him less and less each day. Eventually, you'll just stop thinking about him altogether. I have a side question for you. Is he feeling the same way or is he suffering from the break up? I mean you two were together fo 7 years. So what happened. If I knew who broke up with who, I might be able to give better advice. Give me a buzz at me_and_miranda@yahoo.com
2006-10-11 15:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good start. Seven years is a long time. It's going to take a while to get over him. You're not just going to wake up one morning and not remember what the two of you had. You have to make new memories... before the old ones eventually "fade" away. Try going out with your friends... that will work best. Keep yourself busy. For me... it helped when I found someone else to talk to. Maybe just a guy friend. For me to get over someone I had to find someone else to think about. I think you should definitly be single for a while though. Single life is awesome! Go out with friends and make memories. Memories that you'll have when you actually do meet MR. RIGHT and wake up one morning and have 3 little ones running around you.. lol
2006-10-11 15:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by lilkoch2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, you are doing good. Ending any relationship whether it was good or bad is hard. Each step you take is another towards total freedom. I was married to a man who beat me for 7 years. Even after the divorce I lived in fear. Finally expunging that relationship from my mind, was one of the biggest steps I ever took. Good luck to you, and don't look back.
2006-10-11 15:00:52 · answer #6 · answered by g49joeybethl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are doing fine. Before you know it you look at those pictures and remember all the good times without it hurting. Just remember to put them in some place safe where you just don't bump into them without being ready to look at them. After time has passed, look at those pictures, and you will laugh about the whole thing. Believe me!
2006-10-11 15:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by melivaga2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's damn impressive for coming off a 7 year relationship...I'm still looking at pictures of a guy I only dated for 3 months. =/
Congrats on staying strong.
2006-10-11 14:59:50 · answer #8 · answered by Deleted 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good start keep it up and soon he will be way out of the picture
2006-10-11 14:57:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
very good, but start with removing his pictures and start seeing new people keep an open mind that's the best medicine---- good luck
2006-10-11 15:06:27 · answer #10 · answered by Ladder Captain-29 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋