Why do I feel like I'm cheating on him still, even though we broke up months ago?
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Updated: Jul 6, 2023
Anonymous
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May 7, 2017
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Even if you broke up, it's entirely possible you still have feelings for him. What you're feeling now is guilt and that's perfectly normal. Don't be afraid to just give it time. If you still feel guilty, try speaking to your ex.
Yarakh
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Aug 6, 2017
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Hello .. my name is yara and im glad to help you through this ..
Because you loved him with all your heart .. but youre not doing anything wrong as long as youre not with him anymore .. live your life .. enjoy every second with anyonr who makes you happy and forget everything who makes you sad .. and im here if you want to talk about anything
Imperfect84
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Nov 12, 2017
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You most likely are still in love with him. I know it's a difficult feeling because you want to move on
Anonymous
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Dec 21, 2017
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Because the love is still there and it is very difficult to let go. Just because you both broke up doesn't mean the love disappeared. Learn to forgive yourself for the break up. It happened for a reason. Let your heart be at peace and remind yourself that you no longer have to feel guilty because you all are not together.
Anonymous
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Mar 29, 2018
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When I am trying to get on with my life and I talked to somebody else it's bothersome simply because of the transition you have shared something so wonderful and beautiful with someone before and you strongly believe well as for me I believe that there is still something there. In my own head I am waiting for that quick phone call or that text message or even an email from that person that I love that for whatever reason caused The Break-Up to come back to me that she has forgiven me so when I do open up to someone else as I try to get on with my life it's easy to quickly feel that I am cheating on the woman that I love so much so I just have to learn to readjust to a new transition from one person to another
Danielle20018
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Jul 26, 2018
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It is easy to feel that way when you love someone. A breakup up is one of those things that you have to take one day at a time.
radiantShoulder34
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Dec 13, 2018
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This is more common than you'd think. Sometimes we get so used to relationships that even when they end it doesn't fully register in our brains that its over. It is hard to go back to single life without feeling a little bit of guilt. I think the first thing to do would be to acknowledge that you shouldn't be feeling guilty. The second would be to realise that if you are still thinking about your ex while with other boys then you are probably not over him and its best to take some more time off before jumping back into the game.
AHelpfulPoet
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May 18, 2019
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Love runs deeper than any other human emotion. It creates rivers in the soul, that last forever. A part of you will always love him. A part of you will always cherish the connection you had. And that part may always feel loyal to him, and it may be why you're struggling to move on with someone else. But this won't last. That part of you will fade over time, as your heart realises what you truly want. It's not easy, by any stretch. But it is part of the recovery process. Accept that you still have that feeling, somewhere inside your heart. Be proud of it, for it shows you're a loving human being. But learn to not let it control you.
sunnyForest6481
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Nov 11, 2020
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Ahhh! That dreaded question. I'm sure a lot of us have felt like that although we are not actually cheating. "Cheating" what do we know about it? We know it's bad, wrong and shouldn't be done. But do we really know what constitutes as cheating? To me, and many others, cheating is the normal hooking up, sleeping with or doing "something" with another person that is not your partner. But is there more to that definition. I think so, for some cheating can be as simple as messaging another person. But when does that become too much? Well for me, no one wants someone that is controlling to the point they can't do anything. And I can definitely say, if you are in relationship with anyone who is constantly trying to control you then GET OUT! But back to the original question. If you are feeling as though your still cheating on him even though your no longer together, it usually means that your connection or bond was stronger than you originally thought. Although that does not mean he feels the same way. If you want to talk some more. Just look me up on 7 Cups. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Hope this helps!
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belladgreys
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Mar 3, 2021
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I'm sorry that you are feeling this way and that you had to go through the emotional stress of a breakup. I know it can be very difficult and hard to get over. If you were together for a long time, it can feel weird, and even wrong not being with him. You were so accustomed to being with him, that not being with him seems weird, and may feel like you're cheating on him even though you aren't together anymore. It could also be that you aren't over him yet, which is a big possibility. Like I said earlier, you grew accustomed to being with him, so not being with him anymore can see weird.
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