complicated feelings
My 3-year relationship ended a few days ago. It's actually a very difficult process for me. But I cannot reflect this to my surroundings. I want to cry, I can't cry. Because I'm a man, I'm judged even if I don't cry.I am judged for talking about relationship issues. Unfortunately, I live in an environment that always judges rather than understands... Actually, I'm used to it. I can fight alone.But still, sometimes I wish I could find someone who could listen without judgment to sort out the confusion in my mind. Real problem was that I could not draw my own boundaries and was very self-sacrificing.When I tried to set my own boundaries and say something I was upset or uncomfortable with, my feelings were often disregarded and I was accused of being touchy and arrogant.I really wanted to be understood and for my feelings to be taken into account, but unfortunately, my relationship with my girlfriend is not getting better anymore because I could not draw this limit in the beginning.In fact, my last girlfriend broke up with me because I said something I wasn't comfortable with.He told me that I was unsympathetic, selfish and egotistical. All I did was properly say something I was uncomfortable with. I didn't use rude or forward words. He reacted greatly and left that night. I don't know how to feel after this. These events have happened many times in different ways. We broke up several times. Unfortunately, I have no hope anymore. I have no faith left...
@okkes
I am sorry to hear of the deep hurt you carry within you. It is unfortunate that your surroundings do not provide a safe space for you and places impossible expectations on you.
We are all here to support you as you process this and navigate your way forward. Please feel free to share anything you like. We care and would like to see you walk towards happiness.
Sending you strength and compassion.
@0m
Thank you very much for your understanding attitude and all your kind words 💐It also feels really good to know that there are people in life who don't judge.
@okkes
You are very welcome. After so long being among people who judge you, it can be difficult to even begin to talk about what happened. It takes so much courage to speak up and reach out for support. While you navigate the thoughts, there is a small self help guide right here on 7cups, which helps to process the post breakup sea of emotions/thoughts. It might be useful to read if you feel like it :)
https://www.7cups.com/breakup-advice/
The important thing to remember in all this pain is that you matter. The relationship had started because you wanted happiness, comfort, support, etc in your life. The core of that motivation and existence is you. Finding yourself again will need some time and patience.
Please be kind to yourself.