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Ex gave the engagement ring back
shadez January 3rd, 2022

A few months ago my ex gave me the engagement ring back, we had a 3 year relationship. Basically she didnt want to work on the relationship or communicate anything to me about how she was feeling. I was always good to her, yet struggled with depression due to the pandemic and at the time I was going through a rough patch at my job, buying a house and paying for a wedding was stressful enough. So she decided to call it quits.

Now there are days where my anxiety is a bit rough on me and I am feeling the need of getting in touch with her again. However that will just lead to a rollercoaster of emotions.. I do miss the idea of her that I made in my mind, yet I know its my ego playing games with me. Sometimes I feel a bit lost.

Thanks for reading

Sending love to everybody.

-Ed

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halcyonCloud2036 January 11th, 2022

@shadez

Hey Ed-

So glad you are here and shared with us. Break-ups are not easy, especially when you are in a committed relationship with plans for a future together.

This might sound overly simplistic, but honestly, my thought was thank goodness this happened before you got married and it could have been a lot more complicated emotionally, financially and physically.

You sound like a really good guy who is doing your best during rough times. If your partner cannot support you through those times, they are not the right partner for you. It hurts, but sometimes, these things turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

Sending you vibes for strength, peace of mind, and happiness❤️
MusicalBug January 20th, 2022

@shadez


Hi Ed,

I'm sorry to hear that this was your situation, but you seem to have a good mindset about it!
You sound like you're doing your very best. I understand that you say you're feeling lost, as many of us do after a large breakup! When we spend time planning our futures with somebody else to have it not work out, sometimes things can feel a little muddy and unsure. The fact that you're allowing yourself to feel what comes naturally but reminding yourself of where the anxiety comes from is a great start.
I wish you the very best with it, and I'll be thinking of you!
-Musicalbug 🎶🐛
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