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I want to break up, but I'm scared that no one will ever love me again. What should I do?

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FroggyMae
March 27th, 2019 12:42am
This is something I've dealt with a few times in the past. Over time I've learned that current struggles often cloud up our outlook on the future, such as a breakup making us feel unlovable. I went through this with my last breakup, actually, and it was an awful feeling. But giving something time is one of the greatest natural remedies. Feeling unlovable is a valid emotion - but there are also so many people you haven't met yet that can be potential lovers. You may feel stuck right now in the love department, but remind yourself that the future holds so much for you.
Anonymous
March 13th, 2019 2:29am
This is just something that you have been conditioned to think by the world around you, and maybe even whoever you're dating! It's a difficult thing to remind yourself of, but you are not unlovable, and you will find the right person. Just the fact that you are in a relationship now means that you are, of course, lovable. There are plenty of people who love you, like family and friends, so why is it crazy to think that someone could love you in a romantic way? It is important not to stay in a relationship that you don't want to be in, no matter what.
Anonymous
March 11th, 2019 7:47pm
Honestly, love comes at unexpected times my friend. You lose, and love- and life goes on. People come and go like the wind, but sometimes they stay. If this person isn’t right for you, you have to let them go. Don’t worry about not finding love again, because you will. Love comes when you least expect it, until then just focus on yourself and your own happiness. People focus too much energy on getting love from other people they forget to love themselves. I don’t know who you are, but I can assure you that you will be loved someday by somebody who deserves you. So make the choices that will make you happy, and lead you to the best you.
Anonymous
December 23rd, 2018 4:30am
Follow your gut. I cannot emphasize this enough. If you want to break up then break up. Don't stay with someone you don't love out of fear that you won't be loved again because I think just about anyone can find love again. Its also just not a great reason to stay with someone you don't love any longer. I would for sure break up with them and try not to worry about the future because worrying doesn't do any good. I am learning this myself so i know its easier said than done but even still, try not to worry about things that you can't change. Best of luck to you!
haveyoumetJuliet
December 16th, 2018 2:15pm
hmm okay, you want to break up but you're scared that no one will ever love you again. Is that what hinders you from breaking up? Oh sweetie, break-ups are really a hurtful process. But staying in a relationship because you're scared that no one will ever love you again, is more painful in the long process. For me, if the relationship isn't doing good to me and doesn't make me happy anymore no matter how hard we try, I'll leave and break up. Let's not forget that we own ourselves. We are responsible for our own happiness. We are responsible to feel that we truly love ourselves. I am encouraging self-love because when we have this kind of love to ourselves, we fear less of not being loved by others because we know that someone cares for us, someone loves us truly and that someone can be our own selves. And when we have that kind of love, it'll overflows and then we can give it right to others too.
Anonymous
December 13th, 2018 6:47am
Love will always be there. But if you don't want to be with him. Clearly he isn't the right person for you. You will be okay. A relationship should add to you happiness. Not be the only reason for you being happy. And love will come to you when you least expect it. And when you you will know that everything you have been through made you the person you are today. The person who deserves love. Please don't leave yourself on a relationship that you don't want to be in. To quote a weird so "there's plenty more fist I'm the sea!" Hope this helps Stay strong!
ImHereAnyway
November 24th, 2018 1:50am
You should think about the reasons why you want to break up and do what’s best for yourself. You need to look after yourself before you can look after someone else. :) There are so many different kinds of people and loves in this world, if you are open to it you will find love. Sometimes it happens when you least expect it, but remember it’s imprtant to take some time for yourself too start by loving yourself and everything else will follow. If you have support from friends and family members lean on them and you always have 7 cups.
Caroline878
November 21st, 2018 11:59pm
Having been in this situation before, I can tell you that I thought exactly the same thing. I can also tell you that this is not the reason to stay in a relationship that you are unhappy in and doesn’t support your growth. Fear of the unknown doesn’t have to hold you back and over time you will be sure of the right decision to take to support yourself. Talk to friends and family who will support you through this and seek professional help if needs be. There is only one you in this world and you deserve to be happy
Anonymous
November 4th, 2018 8:03pm
If you feel that you want to break up, just do it! Staying in the relationship that makes you unhappy is not a good idea. You should think about yourself and your well-being. You should learn how to love yourself firstly. In the lifetime you can have plenty of different partners, they can always change. But in the end you will always have yourself and you have to learn how to be comfortable with you. It's not a good idea to base your self-esteem on the others. Finally, when you will learn you love yourself the others will love you too :) But the most important is to be ok with yourself :)
Niki0617
November 3rd, 2018 5:20pm
First in first, you have to figure out why you want to break up. You should not be in a relationship, because you want someone in life, but you should be in a relationship if you love the person and the person is loving you back. it should be mutual. if one of the two is not there, then it's a triggering point for you to consider what you really want in life. One break up does not mean that you will never have anyone else in life. When the time comes and when you are ready with an open mind to go ahead with a relationship, things will fall in to perspective hopefully. However, you should be open minded as to what you want, how you want it and whether you are ready to accept someone and that you are in love. This is how i feel . :)
Anonymous
October 20th, 2018 1:00pm
You should do what you what to do. Even if that is the right thing or the wrong thing. We all eventually learn from our actions with consequences that we have to face. If you are scared that no one will love you again, you need to love yourself before expecting someone else to love you back. You shouldn’t need to fear the thought of being alone, 7 cups of tea is a great way to communicate with people the problems that you are facing, it’s to lift any weight of your shoulders, we are here for a reason ❤️
Anonymous
July 11th, 2018 1:30pm
If the current relationship isn't working out, or is toxic, then a break is good to think about if it makes you happier. That fear of never finding love, though, is very normal. A lot of the time it will feel that way, but life is full of so many surprises. There's not always "the one", there's sometimes multiple and some will come and go, or maybe one will be your forever. It's always good to hope, love is incredibly strange, so finding another special one isn't impossible.
sweeteyes25
December 15th, 2021 9:08pm
If the relationship is affecting you negatively, you should leave that person. It it not worth staying with someone you do not love because you are afraid that no one else will love you. Take care of yourself and eventually someone will see that. They will notice and someone will want to be in a relationship with you again. Just because one person ruined your idea of love or even "ruined" how you feel about yourself does not mean you are not worthy of love. You deserve to be with someone that loves you as much as you love them. You will thrive with or without a partner.
FHI
June 1st, 2018 5:42pm
You won’t be scared anymore once you already know what kind of love you deserve. You dont need to stuck yourself in a situation that you don’t feel is right for you. Just always remember that you are destined to someone.
WoundSoother
June 6th, 2018 10:00pm
Confidence and self esteem are the key. If you're confident about yourself you will be comfortable to break up and start over again. As they say: "If it doesn't kill you it will make you stronger" therefore, you'll have better opportunities the next time you date. Love is a universal language so be sure that out of 100's of millions there will be many that will love you in return.
Anonymous
June 7th, 2018 7:35pm
That's not true. If it's a good reason for you to break up, then go for it. If there is a problem in your relationship, you can't keep let it happening.
Anonymous
June 14th, 2018 8:03am
You should always listen to your heart and do what makes you feel better. As for the assumption that nobody will ever love you again, it is so untrue! There are many people willing to love you, you just have to find them!
Anonymous
June 22nd, 2018 11:42am
No, no. That's not true. If you don't want to be with him/her, don't force yourself to. Trust me, it's always better to do what your heart wants ❤️ it feels so much better.
potatobreadpoint
June 28th, 2018 12:47am
Do you think that it would be much better to stay in a toxic relationship rather than no relationship at all?
Jule311351
June 29th, 2018 4:33pm
it's important to remember that one heartbreak means that you are one heartbreak closer to finding the person that you will be with forever. If you are unhappy, then do what your heart is telling you to do. Much love coming from me to you in this difficult time.
Anonymous
July 1st, 2018 5:48am
love is everywhere but before you look for a potential partner, make sure you spend a lot of time loving yourself and knowing your worth first.
Nuki6
July 4th, 2018 11:02am
Life’s too short to waste time on someone you don’t love. Everything you do in life should be focused on YOU,your feelings,your wishes and not on anyone else’s. Obviously you will find love again. There are 7 billion people in the world and why should you feel like just one of them is right for you?
Anonymous
July 4th, 2018 10:22pm
It’s okay. Because you will break up that doesn’t mean you won’t find someone else. I am sure there are many people who would love to meet you. At least imagine that you won’t feel sad anymore.
minjrose
July 5th, 2018 2:12am
I know that this thought may scare you, but if you want to break up it means you feel no longer happy with that person. You need to get rid of relationships that makes you feel bad. Don’t be afraid. I’m sure you will find love again. Maybe it will takes time, maybe not, but I’m sure you will find it, don’t worry too much about it. You will be happy again and be loved.
SarahF3
July 11th, 2018 7:55am
It´s totally normal being scared and it´s valid feeling at that way, but I´m pretty sure that there´s someone else who will love you at the way that you deserve
CharlotteRR
July 11th, 2018 12:09pm
If you're having concerns about your relationship, you should talk it through with your partner. If things aren't going well, the best thing is to end it. You will find someone else. If you are really worried, try going out somewhere new with your friends, meet new people.
ElHelper
August 8th, 2018 1:28am
Break up, let it happen. If they are not the one, they are not the one. That means when you break upp the one is more able to sweep you off your feet :)
RachaelEmma
August 10th, 2018 1:24pm
I understand breaking up is difficult, I've always found it really hard. Although it often seems that it will be impossible to find love again, from my experience this is never the case. I've been in the same situation in the past and now I'm with someone else who loves me and I'm very happy with him. You've found love once and there's no reason why someone else will not love you in the future. You understand your situation better than anyone else and only you can decide what is best for you. Although it can be scary, it may be worse for you to remain in a realtionship you are not happy in out of fear.
Anonymous
August 11th, 2018 4:38pm
Listen to your heart, do what you think is best for you. If you don’t want to be in the relationship, you should probably end it. Not only can you hurt yourself by staying but you can also hurt the other person.
Nichole121002
August 2nd, 2018 8:25pm
There is someone for everyone❤Don't go looking for love too much....let it come to you and one day you'll find yourself enjoying life with your soulmate forever ❤