I broke up with him even though I do love him and he loves me. I had to! How can I move on from someone I can't find a reason to hate?
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Anonymous
June 24th, 2020 10:52pm
You don't have to hate someone to move on from them! Remember the reason you broke up with him, and think about whether it was worth it. If it was, then you've found your reason to move on. If it wasn't, then it is up to you what you do about it.
My point is that you don't need to hate or even dislike an ex in order to move on from the relationship. You just need to be sure of why you ended it, because if it was a good enough reason for you then that is valid in and of itself.
Remind yourself. Remind yourself. Remind yourself.
It can be so difficult to move on from someone who you have no reason to move on from. When all you have is good memories to pull you back in. However, there's a reason you ended things in the first place, a reason you knew deep down that things aren't meant to be. So keep reminding yourself of than and be gentle with yourself. Moving on from someone doesn't have a set time, but it often takes longer than we think- you're essentially mourning a living being, mourning a memory of something good.
So, be kind to yourself and remind yourself of the reason you did it in the first place.
Anonymous
January 29th, 2020 11:24am
You don't need to hate someone to move on. If you have to move on then you already know the reason. You need to remind yourself and accept the reason to move on and let time play its part. Slowly and steadily you will learn to be yourself and accept the truth and move on without realizing that you have. It might be hard at the start and will make you feel weak and push you to go back, but that is where true spirit of will is needed to not go back and accept the reality today for a better tomorrow.
Anonymous
January 18th, 2020 6:11pm
Even though it was not forever, that doesn't mean it was not magical. Get over it for your own goodness. Cherish the memories & carry yourself with dignity. Respect his needs. GIve yourself some time and be kind to yourself. Go through the emotion in order to heal dont escape the moments of sadness. Trust me next time you wont go through all these, Universe will attract the best one for you, for that you have to radiate positivity, kindness, & love. It is okay, move on and get things done, stop sobbing. Shine brighter & make your life glorious.
Anonymous
December 20th, 2019 5:42am
It's possible to move on from a relationship without hating them. You deserve self-love, you deserve that attention and energy instead, not the other person in the relationship. In fact, it's possible that treating yourself genuinely and being open-minded to future encounters of the heart will slowly but surely speed things along. Ultimately, you cannot control how long your grieving process for this relationship will be, but you will feel free from it eventually, remember. It takes a different amount of time for each person and each relationship. It may seem like it will never be the same, but you will be surprised later at how okay you will be! Be well and good luck!
Well even though you love each other, there must be some reason that you broke up with him? Did something feel off? Was there an important issue that you disagreed on? Was timing or distance an issue? Moving on from any breakup is tough and you have to take it day by day. But I would recommend focusing on what caused you to end your relationship. That might give you peace with your decision and hope to move on and find the person who is right for you. Not hating your ex is not a bad thing and I think that speaks to the loving and healthy relationship it sounds like you had.
Anonymous
October 26th, 2019 7:19am
It was hard, but it was right. I rationalized my decision and never let my heart enter. At that time I tried to find other men to replace his place in my heart but trust me that's the last thing that should come into your mind, it's toxic in a lot of ways and will never let your urge settle. Moving on doesn't mean to jump on other people to satisfy yourself, moving on means to keep letting that feeling stay with you (because no matter how much you try you can not forget your true love) and continuing with your daily life with courage and stability. The best way that worked for me was my ambition towards my passion. I started working on various things of my interests for hours longer than it was required just to keep my mind distracted, and it worked. I socialized more with friends and family who can keep me happy and satisfied so that I did not feel the need of craving for love and remembering the person who gave in to that purpose. I started being with people who did not know about my condition because that's when the people are genuine with you and not only show love for the sake of sympathizing or condolences, being around positive people helps alot to subside the emotions that are existent but irrational.
Anonymous
October 25th, 2019 6:53am
I guess the only way you can move on from him is to remember why you broke up with him in the first place! I can see that you’re still in love with him and hence you’re conflicted. I can’t imagine how much hurt and pain one has to go through leaving someone who he or she still has feelings for. But since you had to leave him for a specific reason, I suppose that’s the only reason you can have to move on from him. If you’re comfortable, please engage a listener when you need someone to talk to! All the best.
Anonymous
September 5th, 2019 11:50pm
You don't have to hate someone in order to move on. You let time take its course to heal and calm your emotions. Take the time you used to spend together and try something new. Grab a book, listen to music, go for a run, or try a new recipe. I often find myself testing new baking methods after a breakup. I can put some real love and energy into my baking and sharing it with others and watching them enjoy something I create is such a great feeling. Spend more time with friends, family, and even just yourself.
Anonymous
August 1st, 2019 4:42am
I relate to this one a lot- I had a big and bad experience very similar to this just earlier this year and honestly all I had to do was get to know him! I soon learnt that he wasn't perfect at all, even if I don't hate him, and I figured out why we wouldn't work anyway. You don't need to hate him, just find some reasons why you wouldn't work out. And one thing that will help that is space away from the person. I took some time, from him and later another guy, and it helps a whole lot.
Of course you can't find any reason to hate him. You love him. Now you're trying to erase him because it's easier than resenting him. But you shouldn't. Embrace the fact the he was once there for you. Remember him as someone that helped you to grow. Accept the fact that probably, this is not the time for you to meet "the one". And if he is "the one", you'll meet him again in the future. For now, you can focus on what's on your plate. You can try to love yourself more to replace the love he gave you. Believe that you'll find a way to find happiness. And if you truly love him, his happiness shall be yours too. Vice versa.
Getting over someone is never easy.
I do not know exactly the circumstance of your break up (or your relationship), but there was a sentence I heard in a talk, that helped me a lot by putting things in a different perspective. The message was, ‘You don’t move on, you move forward.’ Which I think is a really important difference. This person will always be part of your life story and that is okay. Maybe there is no need to find a reason to hate him, it’s probably okay to allow yourself to keep the nice memory you have and move forward whenever you are ready. By acknowledging your feelings, reflecting on them, understanding them you will be ready to take the next step.
Ask yourself if the relationship you were in had a future. Go down the memory lane and revisit the times when you had fights with him. Ask yourself why you two came to the point of break up. You'll find your answer.
It can be hard to break up with those we love. Love is a strong emotion and gives us many reasons to not want to see it die. We all seek connection to others in a meaningful way, you are not alone in this. I too have also left those i loved because it felt like the right thing to do at the time. It is painful and confusing, and can seem like you have made a mistake. Why did you feel you had to end the relationship, and Why do you find it so difficult to move on?
Breaking up with a significant other does not mean that you do not love him. Or that he doesn’t love you. Sometimes you outgrow people and both are moving towards different life goals. You don’t have to hate him to move on. Keep yourself busy, confide in close people in your life. Get a hobby. Sometimes it’s best to leave a relationship especially if it’s something you feel you “have†to do. Just break up on good terms, you never know what the future has in store for the both of you. This could eventually be a good thing. When one door closes another opens.
If your needs to break up with him is more reasonable than you loving him than i would support your decision.i’ve been in a similar position and from my experience as long as this decision doesn’t affect your future then there’s no need to be afraid of feeling regret. It’s normal to feel despair/loneliness and it’s okay! We just need to learn how to cope or even better deal with that kind of emotion, just don’t i repeat do not give in to any negative feeling that relates to your break up. You can talk to me if you want to hear my advice since we’ve been in a similar situation after all.
That's not so much how much you love or don't love somebody but you have to look at whether or not the chemistry between the two of you is something that becomes toxic to you and prevents you from either achieving happiness or from reaching goals that are important to you that you have set for yourself. If somebody is not giving you that which you need in order to continue to be happy and successful, then regardless of why you feel you may love or hate them, or any feeling within the gamut of that, you have to realize that distance or even disengagement from that person is the proper course of action. If you allow toxicity to change who you are and how you are just in order to hang on to them, then that is not a loving relationship... It is merely codependency and codependency will never provide you with any measure of security or happiness.
You do not have to hate the person in order to move on from the relationship you had with them. if you definitely feel that breaking up with him is the best path to take for yourself, then remind yourself of this. But if you do not, maybe re-evaluate the situation to find the right path you truly want. If anything, talk it out with him!! Sit down in a safe place where there is no outside pressure and where you can be real and venerable with one another about your feelings. Take time and don't rush the conversation. Closure is an important factor in moving on in a healthy way. If you come to the conclusion that you need to break up, surround yourself with supportive friends and family. Go out and have fun. Allow the good times to heal the bad ones.
Anonymous
October 21st, 2018 4:28am
You don't have to hate a person to move on. It can get really tough. But you should give yourself some time to grieve. Losing someone you love and someone who loves you can be hard and it is acknowledged to be life-changing in some ways. We sometimes see ourselves from the perception of those we love and who love us, breaking up with someone can make us lose our sense of self for a moment. Focus on rebuilding yourself after you accept that you have just lost one glasses from which you see yourself. Humans are social creatures so I also recommend that you talk to friends.
You can always try to find something to take your mind off it whether it be walking your dog or listening to a song that makes you happy. You can always find a way to leave something behind if you need to. I believe that it's like losing a pet but more mild. Eventually you will get over the attachment and it will sometimes hurt but that is what love mostly is. Youd do anything for anyone you love even if they dont feel the same towards you.
You don`t need to hate someone to get over them. You have to clear your mind, go through the reasons why you had to break up. Then accept that you aren`t going the same road anymore. Acceptance is the key. You made goood memories together and now you have to move on. And you will be okay. Smile because of the good time you had and don`t try to spread hate. Don`t talk bad about him because it won`t make you feel better. Cry it out and talk it out. Try to distract yourself. Try new things out or find a new hobby and try to spend more time with friends and family. Little steps will take you higher. In the beginning it`s hard, but you will slowly move on and learn to live without him. Just don`t go back.
Anonymous
September 27th, 2018 1:19pm
You don't need a reason to hate someone to break up with them. You can still love people and part ways. This is perfectly normal and very mature too. It is simply acknowledging that you and your partner have different paths and still have a love that is grounded on mutual respect. As for moving on, it is a step by step process, one that can be fueled by self love and focus on self growth. Hating someone, would only lead to a unprogressive step back to recovery, and to focus on healing, it would mean to forgive and let go of past grievances.
Sometimes its okay to move on without letting go of what you love about him. Moving on doesn't have to mean forgetting or hating him. Sometimes it can be accepting that you tried your best and it didn't work out. you don't have to hate him if you don't want to. Maybe you can just accept that you love him but also accept that its better to not dwell on it. Remember the happy times. Forget and hate the sad ones. But overall, don't force yourself to feel any emotion that doesn't come naturally at the moment. Just live through the feelings you have. It'll get better. I promise.
Try to remember the reason you broke up with him in the first place. It was for the best, and it still is for the best, as hard as it is to accept. Try moving on by going No Contact, and taking care of yourself. Put yourself first, and remember that you will find love again, whether it's when you least expect it, or if it is just around the corner.
Anonymous
June 16th, 2017 9:21am
Life is full of ups and downs. You will have lots of opportunities. Have confidence. Concentrate on your passions
Anonymous
May 5th, 2017 2:20pm
Take some time alone everyday and think about how he truly has made you feel. If he's harmed you in any way please seek help, contact the police if needed.
Anonymous
May 12th, 2017 12:24pm
There has to be a reason you decided to break up with him. Even if you love him, the reason you did it should motivate you to find someone without that same problem or issue. And eventually, if you really want to, You can move on.
There was obviously a reason why you broke up with him. It's easy to get a skewed vision of the past when there are things from the past that you miss. Case in point, your continued love for your boyfriend. You simply must ask yourself "Why did I break up with him?" If it is a valid reason, then follow your primary instinct and stay away from him. If it is an invalid reason, you may consider rekindling the relationship.
Many people who come into our lives aren't meant to stick around forever. Ultimately, you decided that you and your boyfriend weren't compatible and that's okay. Not every relationship ends due to negative reasons such as betrayal. It's actually good that you don't have a reason to hate him. You can cherish the memories you had with him and appreciate the chapter you shared together. Understand that a new chapter is starting and that you're meant to move on without him. In accepting that, you will be able to make peace with letting go him and the whole relationship.
This is a difficult question, however, sometimes relationships are just not right, for whatever reason that might be, either positive or negative. In order to move on, determine what it is that it is going to make it harder for you, that could perhaps be a stage of no contact, writing down reasons why the relationship ended or just time spent working on yourself. Take your time, you do not have to in a rush to move on. Sometimes doing that is detrimental and you get involved with someone, only to realise, it's not what you want right now and that's okay. I am friends with exes but it took time to heal from the relationship.
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