I am sad about something that I wanted from a relationship and thought I could have and I can't - at least, not for a few years - for very good reasons. I have no-one I can tell about this because it's just too painful to start it and see the looks of sympathy on friends' faces. Apologies for vagueness! I wish I could tell MN about this but I know lots of people IRL who use this and I think they'd be able to guess it was me. This topic crossed a lot of different Talk categories but think "Relationships" is best one.
My question to MN-ers is: how do you stop mourning something and get used to a new, less-than-perfect situation where you have compromised for a long-term goal? I've talked to my partner at length, I've gone for long walks, I've treated myself to my favourite cooking, am going to bed early, making nice plans with friends - the usual. I am even going to see a therapist this afternoon for the first time. I know that time will help, but how do you get through the first few days/weeks...?
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How do you stop mourning a loss/compromise (not bereavement)
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lbseal · 12/08/2016 10:54
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