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

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Anonymous on Mar 30, 2018
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That is something you must accept and take responsibility for the choice you made. Even if you regret it.
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Anonymous on Mar 31, 2018
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Do you really regret it or because you feel lonely right now and can’t adapt with the sudden change from being in relationship to be single? You are the only one who know the answer. If you really regret it because she/he is a wonderful person and you just realize it now, try to get them back. But if it’s too late, you need to move on
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cassieisfire on Jun 7, 2018
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It is probably not a very good idea to go back to your ex, in my opinion, you must have left him for something so just try to move on from them
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Anonymous on Jan 18, 2019
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Try to remember the reason you broke up in the first place. That's what you should focus on. You broke up because something wasn't right, something wasn't working for you. Why get beck to it? If you felt bad in it why woud you want to get back? Ask yourself, do you miss them or just the feeling? It's probably just temporary and it's gonna go away after some time. Don't rush into it cause you can make even more harm than good out of it. Try seeking for good things of breaking up. Maybe you feel lighter somwhere inside you. You probably don't regret breaking up but losing something you've been working on for so long, losing person you trusted, losing someone close, a friend.
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BecauseofOpenMinds on Feb 2, 2019
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When regret is felt over any situation, especially over a breakup, it is sometimes helpful to analyze your feelings before and after it happened. How did you truly feel before the breakup? What decisions led to the breakup and why were those decisions made? And after it happened, are you discounting the positive outcomes of the breakup? What thoughts, habits, or activities can you do in your own life to turn the breakup into a positive milestone for your future? What positive activities can you divert your attention to in order to let time pass productively and heal your wounds?
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AlexDiogenes9494 on Feb 21, 2020
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You should accept that breakups are hard and some sadness or regret is pretty inevitable. When you look back at the relationship with your ex, you're probably thinking about how much you loved them, or loved spending time with them. You may think of how much you'll miss not having the opportunities to do all the things you enjoyed doing together. And that's totally okay and understandable! But you also might want to try your best to recognize that you had reasons for breaking up. Reasons that you thought were significant enough that all the good fun times weren't worth the downside. It's easy to forget all the times they didn't respond, or treated you poorly, ignored you, ignored your feelings, cheated on you, etc. but all those things still happened. Try to look at why you regret it ... but also keep in mind why you broke up, and whether you think those reasons remain valid. I hope that helps a little.
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Anonymous on Mar 18, 2020
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Rekindle or move on. Consider the viewpoint of the ex. Are their feeling hurt? Are they ready to jump back? Do they even want to come back? You will need to have a deep conversation with them telling them that you regret breaking up with them. Communication is a really big key here. On the other hand, you could move on. You made the decision to break up, which means that something inside of you wasn't happy. Whatever it was, explore that issue carefully. Weigh the pros and cons and seek other opinions like maybe friends, family, therapist, etc. Whichever path you choose, please tread carefully. I wish you the best.
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zealousWinter25 on Jun 4, 2020
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This is always a difficult question to answer. Feelings of regret are natural when something comes to end. I guess a starting place is to ask yourself why you broke up in the first place? Are the reasons valid? Secondly, give yourself some time away from the individual, it can help you determine what you real feelings are, especially if you can go a sustained period of time with no contact. Then have a look at their current situation, are they single? Is there a possibility of you getting back together? And after taking some time, assessing reasons as to why you broke up, perhaps then you can decide the next steps, whether to get back together or realise it's not right for you. Not a definitive answer but I hope this helps.
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QuantumPower8 on Jun 19, 2020
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Relationships can be difficult and there are some choices you might not comprehend once you make it. Communication is a must in every relationship whether it is with a friend or a significant other. Consider having a conversation and voicing your opinion to your ex and discuss where you guys are and how you feel. I know what you are going through. Relationships are complex but it is not meant to be easy. There are a lot of factors that come into play when deciding if the relationship will work out. Things happen and that is normal. Think about if this is what you want and then feel free to talk to them.
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AdorableSoul224 on Aug 8, 2020
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Consider if you actually regret it, or if you're just only and or emotional. Sometimes we end up lonely and longing for the comforts of old relationships that weren't actually good for us. If after assessing the reason for your regret you still feel that you made a mistake by breaking up, consider speaking to them. Explain how you feel, and LISTEN with intent to understand how they feel about the situation. If the relationship was unhealthy, no matter how much you regret walking away, it's the best decision. Even if you're regretting it. You have to be happy alone before you can be happy with anyone else.
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