How do you move on if you are still in love with the other person?
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Updated: Jan 17, 2022
Anonymous
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Feb 18, 2015
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All things come with time, and part of coping is learning how to make the passage of time more bearable while your heart tries to heal. For me, that means absorbing myself in something--anything. It can be school, work, or even a hobby. Find what works best for you, and let time do the work.
Anonymous
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May 26, 2015
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When you are in a relationship but it still doesn't feel right, you keep comparing someone else with your ex or the person you used to love. You can also tell if you don't want to date anyone because you know that whatever you do you cant get over him. He is in your thoughts all the time and when you see him there are butterflies in your stomach but also the ache in your chest because he is no longer yours.
Anonymous
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Jun 7, 2015
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It's really hard to do, I know from experience, you just have to be able to tell yourself that they were no good for you if they broke it off without you feeling it was necessary.
Litchimama
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Feb 17, 2020
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Be gentle with yourself and try to keep busy. It's okay to still love them, but try not to keep any contact with them so that you have the space to move on. Also, keep a checklist to remind yourself of why the relationship can't work out, and look at it often. As humans we tend to recollect only good memories with past loves, so this will give you perspective. Lean on your friends and family too, and be open about your pain. Talking through the end of a relationship will kick-start the healing process. But most of all, please be kind to yourself if you slip up or are broken over it, you loved someone and are only human. You will be okay.
Anonymous
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Apr 24, 2015
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Well , just thinking that everything is over and everyone must move on into life because I know soon or late that love will fade away as a proverb says " if a person is far from your eye he is far from your heart to " so I decide to move on and live my life !
Anonymous
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Jun 17, 2015
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You put your faith in time, which is an amazing healer. You look forwards, don't dwell on the past.
Anonymous
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Aug 31, 2015
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Remember the good times you had with them but take this as a time for personal growth and reflection to do the things you love and grow on your own.
AdviceGuru
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Sep 8, 2015
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The pain will hurt, but with time the wound on your heart will heal. Distraction through friends and hobbies can help the process along, but you will move on from the loss when you are personally ready.
Anonymous
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Oct 26, 2015
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Get support from family and friends. Have a girls night out or even a fun girls night in! Distract myself in a positive way.
lexi2420
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Nov 16, 2015
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It's hard to move on when you are still in love with someone else try to focus on the positive parts of life and surround yourself with a strong support group. You can't completely move on until you are able to let go of the past.
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