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I regret breaking up with my ex. What should I do?

Profile: dostoyevskyr123
dostoyevskyr123 on Sep 4, 2021
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Breaking up is difficult. You fo through a wide spectrum of emotions, it can be a roller coaster, But taking actions when you feel regret or guilt is not good for you or the relationship. Relationship or interactions should help to feel at peace in the world. So before you take the next step its better to ease your mind using some mental gymnastics or just take a light stroll. Its important to objectively reflect on how the relationship. And then ask yourself the important question, whether its worth patching up or its better to move on. Uncertainty can be scary, but walking through it and overcoming it will make you stronger and help you love yourself.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 27, 2021
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Make a pro and con list to figure out why y'all are right for each other and why it maybe best to go your separate ways. That can help be a deal breaker. Do you miss them because you feel tied to them or because you feel as though they are your equal? Sometimes break ups help us to understand what we need out of a relationship and what we don't need. Don't beat yourself up. Relationships are not perfect nor are they easy. It's a learning process for all of us. However I do ask of you to look into the reasoning behind why you broke up with them.
Profile: LainOnline
LainOnline on Dec 16, 2021
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Breaking up with someone is something that can very often happens impulsively. It’s important the first thing you do is really take a chance to reflect on your relationship with them. And definitely think about what the breaking point was and if it’s something you can fix. Once you consider all this and they’re open to taking you back, confront them and really sit and talk to them about it. If a break is needed, see it as an opportunity to think about what you want out of this relationship. Your mental health and happiness should be no. 1 priority
Profile: stellaglaze
stellaglaze on Jan 6, 2022
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If you're feeling regretful or second-guessing a choice like dumping an ex, taking some time to think about why you made that decision and why you're changing your mind is super important in making a final choice moving forward. A really helpful tactic may be writing down a pro's and con's list so that you can clearly lay out whether you made the right decision or not. Also, talking it out with a close friend or a person in a neutral position can help you with getting your ideas out and helping you to figure out how you really feel.
Profile: OpenEarsFriendlyHeart
OpenEarsFriendlyHeart on Feb 23, 2022
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Think about the reasons you broke up with them? And write them down with examples. Sometimes regretting a breakup is due to feeling lonely after having someone around for so long. Im assuming you didnt break up with him because he left the toilet seat up. You have got this, is it hard to move forward? Yes but its one day at time. and as i always say "look where your going, not where you have been." Start a hobby to fill the time, plan things with friends, anything to keep you busy and moving forward such as setting yourself a goal. You have this. Every day is a new day!!
Profile: CarolineEmily01
CarolineEmily01 on Apr 7, 2022
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If you are absolutely sure this is genuine regret to the point you’d consider getting back together, I’d take the risk and put yourself out there and be honest. At least that way you’ve opened your heart to the truth and you know where you stand! If you haven’t already I would heavily process this feeling of regret and discover what is driving the feeling and what it is that you miss, wish you still had in a partner and remind yourself of why you broke up in the first place and weigh that information against each other. Good luck!!
Profile: Naya6315
Naya6315 on May 5, 2022
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Breaking up with an ex is a bittersweet moment in life they may cause you to feel regretful but also relieved depending on the relationship. If the relationship was toxic and cause you severe problems in any part of your life I believe you should take the steps in accepting the breakup and beginning your healing process. If your relationship was more on the healthy side may be reaching out to the ex to get some closure on the breakup can help you. Breakups are hard because you get so use to having someone around that when they are not there anymore it is a hard change of events. But always remember that breakups are not always a bad thing.
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Anonymous on May 25, 2022
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Why do you regret it? Run through your reasons for ending the relationship, and if you feel they were inadequate reasons, then give it some time, and try talking to your ex again. Try explaining what you feel and that you might like to re-try this relationship. However, keep in mind that often feelings of doubt are normal both during and at the end of a relationship. Given some time, you might feel more confident in your choice, if it's what you really want. I'd suggest exploring your own feelings first. Why did you end the relationship? Why do you now regret it? How would your ex feel if you wanted to talk to them about it? Sorting through your emotions surrounding this is important in figuring out what to do. We can't tell you exactly what to do, because that's for you to figure out. Hope everything turns out okay.
Profile: FlyingHighAndLow
FlyingHighAndLow on Jun 5, 2022
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That's tough to answer without knowing the context. However, in a nutshell, if you regret it, it might be helpful to express it to him/ her. But of course, it all narrows down to also how you feel about expressing it and how you can, to whatever extent possible, anticipate any reaction and how you might reach to a reaction, be it positive or negative. The other way could also be trying to focus on why you broke up, take a step back and evaluate your decision. Sometimes, when we let go, we regret the loss. But taking a step back and evaluating the decision framework behind the step you have just taken, might help you to see the bigger picture and might help alleviate the regret. However you may face this feeling, I hope you feel better soon.
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