He said I was perfect for him, but he chose someone else?
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Sometimes perfection isn't what people are after. Flaws make things interesting, makes things feel... human. Although, I wouldn't change your personality, it would make things feel too synthetic.
We go through a process of change everyday. Many things change, our choices, our thinking our way of life. What he did was done within his reasoning capability. If he chose someone else there might be a reason behind it. There is a possibility that the realisations may fade. I hope that he ended it within reason. But no matter what he does, he has no right to leave you high and dry. And you have the right to ask for an explanation. But if you have all that, what you need is to move on. The past always is attractive because it is familiar to us and that's why we still remember things and try to think about it over and over again but you have to realise that you can't change the past, its the present that holds myriad opportunities. You will find someone who will choose you over anyone else but for that to happen you have to let this one go.
Sometimes people express themselves based on want the recipient want to hear. And although its usually a well intended gesture, its also the ones that hurt the most.
The mind of people is as crazy as a big city, sometimes we say things without thinking the real meaning of it, sometimes you have to let go what others say, you were perfect for that version of him, but his mind changed and is not your fault because the only thing that matter is the love you have for yourself, you are perfect, unique and someone is gonna love all the things you are without asking you for any change.
Anonymous
April 21st, 2017 7:52pm
People are allowed to choose their own happiness over yours. It doesn't make what he did any more justifiable. You were perfect for him at the time, people change. Just because you weren't his perfect does not mean you aren't perfect.
Anonymous
April 27th, 2017 10:27pm
Getting over him will be very difficult to do at first, but just give things time. Eventually you will find someone who genuinely loves and cares for you and won't do something like this to you.
He may have meant it but changed his mind, lied to make you feel better, his heart didn't again with his brain, he made a mistake, or a million other reasons. No matter how great you think someone is, if they can't see how great you are (and aren't willing to treat you like that,) then they aren't for you, and that's okay. You deserve someone who is excited to be with you, and anyone else isn't worth worrying about!
It's a confusing way of rejection. They shower you with compliments but end up choosing another. Maybe you were perfect but your compatibility with him is not really “perfectâ€.
Anonymous
June 1st, 2017 7:51am
Being perfectly made for each other refers to the same likes and dislikes. But choosing a person as a life partner is different. It is wanted by heart. It never sees the things that match. It always works with the opposites. It is fair to say you were perfect for him and choose any other girl.
Believe that he fully meant it, at the time. People's needs, desires, values, and likes change over time, because we are all consistently evolving. This is why even couples that have been married for decades file for divorce. The truth is that people evolve and sometimes outgrow each other, and that is ok, because it is how life works.. There is no guarantee in love, and its not ok to hold someone else back, or hold yourself back for anyone. You had your chance, unfortunately, it didn't work out, so give yourself time and space to heal, and believe that you will find someone else who truly values you, just as you are. Staying strong, believing in yourself, taking care of yourself, enjoying ways to enjoy your freedom, and finding ways to be happy now, will raise the likelihood of finding someone who is really meant for you. Wish you the best, stay strong, and don't lose hope.
People sometimes do not think about what they say or what those words could do to someone, so when they utter something as intense (for lack of a better term) your perfect, to them its just another way to make you feel happy in that moment. So when they decide to choose someone over you they might not even remember saying something like that to you.
Anonymous
August 10th, 2017 2:43pm
People's opinions change and it is a natural and normal way of human behaviour. It is possible to ask him if he is willing to elaborate on what has changed and why he is no longer interested in you, but he is not obliged to give you a response. Remember that this does not reflect at all on you or your lacking but simply revolves around the relationship and chemistry between the two of you.
People change their minds or they realize they are looking for something different. It's not your fault! Find people with similar hobbies and interests.
Anonymous
November 10th, 2017 1:02pm
And someday you will choose someone else. And be happy again in your life on your New path in life.
Anonymous
November 22nd, 2017 10:01pm
You will probably experience a lot of those! No matter how old, or young you are. He did love you, just maybe you guys wasn't meant for each other.
I’m really sorry that’s happened to you. I understand how much that hurt. Boys sometimes try and fingers out what they want but don’t go about it the best way. Please don’t blame yourself. You did nothing wrong. You aren’t to blame and you are worth more then how you feel. He isn’t worth your time, love and respect. You’ll find someone that’s right for you
Well dear, this can be a very tough situation. We all deal with heartbreak, and sometimes it doesn't always work out for one person, whatever the reason is. It's never a fun part of life :( Sometimes, "love" doesn't always stay or wasn't truly there in the first place. This is very dependent on individual situations and people..
then he never knew your true worth and value. someone who believes you are perfect for them will not move on to someone else
Anonymous
February 9th, 2018 6:16pm
My boyfriend told me he loved me. The next day, he said “he just wanted to be friendsâ€. Honestly, boys are just as insecure as society says girls are but no one wants to accept it. I 100% support “girls support girls†but really, it should be “everybody supports everybodyâ€. Boys will always be confusing to me. I don’t really know why and I don’t think we’ll ever find out why. And love will always be hard but it isn’t meant to be easy. In the end, you have to make sure that you love yourself and not let a boy ruin you.
Maybe he just changed his mind? The male species is a complicated one... I’m sure he still cares about you!
Anonymous
March 1st, 2018 9:13am
You are perfect and you dont need any boy to not make you feel that way leave him find someone new , someone better because you are you and you are perfect
There can be a lot of possible reasons why he chose someone else. Maybe he was afraid to not be good enough for you or maybe he's not capable of loving you enough. But do not be discouraged about this, you are more than this experience and you will meet better guys in the near future. :)
Anonymous
April 5th, 2018 3:22am
Well maybe you were not perfect for him and somebody will come a long and will see that you are amazing
Anonymous
May 2nd, 2018 12:05pm
People don’t always want what’s perfect because people don’t always believe they deserve perfection.
Anonymous
May 13th, 2018 10:25am
Sometimes people say things in the heat of the moment that they might not mean or they might have felt just because of that moment. But just know that this guy is not worth it if he chooses someone else over you, especially after saying that to you. It just shows his true nature, be glad that he is gone (silver lining i guess?)
Anonymous
May 18th, 2018 5:46pm
Sometimes boys lie. If it wasn't meant to be, it wasn't meant to be. If he really loves you, he will come back. If he doesn't, support him.
Anonymous
May 19th, 2018 8:21am
when people are emotional or something they say such things. sometime to impress or there could be anythng. But the fact is he choose someone else. Action speak more than words. He had already done what he has to do.
It is not only about perfection. There is feeling. Don’t obsess on beeing Perfect for someone. Be yourself and you will get biggest chances to meet someone who will be crazy about you.
Anonymous
May 28th, 2018 10:09pm
He doesn't sound like a very good guy for you. If he truly thought that you were perfect he wouldv'e shose you.
Anonymous
May 28th, 2018 11:19pm
Words don't mean anything sweetie! Action does. Maybe you aren't perfect for him because Fate is saving you for someone who deserves this perfection
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