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Tips for getting over someone

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XmasKnapsack · 01/01/2013 20:07

Hi, this is a really trivial problem, and I'm sure it's been discussed before, so I hope you don't mind me starting a new thread.

I had a short relationship this summer that felt so perfect, but very long distances were involved. We both very quickly seemed to be so happy, and we were both surprised how quickly we had become infatuated. At the time, the person I was with said they were single. We were together geographically for about 3 weeks, then apart for about 3 weeks. I then visited the person again, and they told me they still had feelings for their ex. They have subsequently gone back to their ex.

Since then, we've not seen each other. We have had a little contact, which I understand is a bit of a no-no, but we had some professional need for contact. I've blocked them on Facebook, etc to try and stop me facestalking, etc. On a few occasions, they've told me that they're still not happy with their partner, that I'm wonderful, but the distance was difficult, they have a lot of heartache, etc, etc.

I keep on going around and around in my head with the thought that if we'd given it a go, we could have been perfect, and knowing they're not happy with their ex, I think there's a chance they'll come back to me. This will make me sound crazy, but I sometimes think that while I'm awake, there isn't an hour where I don't think of our relationship.

How does one get over this? I think I may be crazy to find it so difficult to get over it. I've not had any contact for the last month, so that isn't working. Does one try meditation? See a doctor? I would really appreciate some advice on how to get over someone where I'm practically obsessed.

Thanks

OP posts:
XmasKnapsack · 02/01/2013 14:25

I don't want to link to the thread, and it's not quite as you describe, but there's an unmarried woman without children who won't leave her partner (if the man of her dreams were around the corner, maybe she'd leave, if he's thousands of miles away, then maybe it's not so easy).

I take the point that this rationalisation is pointless, as I simply don't know what was the truth, and what was lies

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heyelp · 02/01/2013 21:16

Oh Xmas, please stop torturing yourself and going round in circles. We have all been there and it is SUCH a waste of your life. He wants the other woman. Have some dignity, take a deep breath, put a smile on your face and start living again. There is another man out there for you but you are so busy going round in circles you are letting him get away......

I know it is hard. We all know it is hard. But it is the truth. The best revenge for this guy is to live well xxx

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