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Seen the ex who ghosted me

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Oscarbin · 06/06/2022 19:44

... and just like that I seen him. He was in his van and I was in the car behind him.

Even thought I didn't bump into him I feel sick and was shaking. Not sure if it was rage or actually anything, like a bad panic attack.

Ghosted me on and off after a year and a half.

When does it get easier?

No horrible comments please

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Watchkeys · 06/06/2022 19:47

It gets easier when you realise that only people who are well beneath you use a tactic like ghosting. He's rubbish. When you realise it, you'll be off the hook you've been keeping yourself on.

lisavanderpumpscloset · 06/06/2022 19:47

It'll get easier when you finally understand it's his loss, you don't need him and you hold your head high, knowing that the next time you see him you won't bat an eyelid because he just doesn't matter

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Oscarbin · 06/06/2022 19:51

He must of known it was me as he slowed down and went in the other lane.

It's really put me off my tea

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seaUrchinOne · 06/06/2022 20:15

It's just the initial shock, I'm guessing you are over it now? give it a few days, it won't bother you as much, hopefully you won't ever have to see him again.

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Oscarbin · 06/06/2022 20:22

He doesn't even live that far.

I have the most banging headache. I'm not sure if I want to cry or what.

I've blocked him back on everything. I thought I was actually ok, then this!

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Watchkeys · 06/06/2022 21:00

You are ok. Stop dramatising. Feeling shit for a bit when you see your ex is normal. It's not a sign that you're not ok. Next time it will be easier.

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Oscarbin · 06/06/2022 21:02

Thank you @watchkeys I think I needed to here that ❤️

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SophSoSo · 06/06/2022 21:05

You are ok, and tomorrow you’ll be a little bit more ok.

Its just the shock of bumping into him that’s done it, it’s a setback in the journey that’s all.

Im dreading the day I bump into my cunt of an ex (the one who ghosted me after three years!!) but I also know I’ll be ok. It’s not my loss, decent people don’t treat people the way he treated me and I feel sorry for him that he’s so messed up that he’ll never be truly happy. That last bit was a lie, I don’t feel sorry for him at all.

ChairP0se9to5 · 06/06/2022 21:12

Eugh, hopefully although seeing him today was horrible, the image of him in his van will de-mystify this ghoster.

RoyKentsChestHair · 06/06/2022 21:14

Yeah it will be an adrenaline rush from the shock of it making you feel sick and shaky. Know that feeling too well. You’ll be ok. Flowers

Honeyroar · 06/06/2022 21:16

Think of it this way - He probably got more of a shock than you. He’s got more to be embarrassed about.

drumroll · 06/06/2022 21:17

I know that horrible feeling - like someone's kicked u in the stomach . I don't think there is any easy way to deal with this other than saying it will definitely get easier with time. I used to feel like that when I saw my ex - now I'm just embarrassed that I used to have feelings for him.

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Oscarbin · 06/06/2022 21:20

Yeah I know, he even had the cheek to move lanes and slow down.

I just can't believe it!

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Oscarbin · 08/06/2022 13:18

And I think he has someone else

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PurassicJark · 08/06/2022 19:55

Oscarbin · 08/06/2022 13:18

And I think he has someone else

If he does, so what. He'll likely ghost her too. He's a waste of space. You're better off.

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Oscarbin · 16/06/2022 20:26

So I have been a bit better! Joined this transformation thing at the gym and my mood has really lifted!

Weigh day Tomorrow tho so dredding that

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Confusedcactus · 20/06/2022 20:43

It's a horrible feeling, you don't deserve to feel it. But you do deserve far better than that cowardly loser. And he can change lanes to try and avoid that fact - but it still remains. He was never worthy.

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Oscarbin · 20/06/2022 21:46

Oh I know it's awful and I do find myself on thought about him.

It is getting easier though!

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Oscarbin · 23/06/2022 23:50

Started this new transformation at the gym, I swear it's the hardest thing ever but I feel amazing and starving 😁
More happy days than sad now.

Thank you all again

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Matrons · 25/06/2022 20:44

Ghosting is awful behaviour used by cowards. You have had a shock but you will get better. Try not to spend much time thinking about him, he doesn't deserve it.

scoobydoo1971 · 25/06/2022 21:40

Don't waste adrenaline on a cowardly custard who ghosted you. It is a sign of a spineless non-entity who didn't value you, had no empathy and did not have the social skills to communicate their wish to end things. I was ghosted once, and when I saw him by chance three years later then I felt grateful he did. He had piled on weight, lost hair on top and looked miserable. I treated the occasion with smug glee at that lucky escape. Your response to seeing your ex is a signal to work on your self esteem. You stop caring how other people treat you when you love yourself, and understand that your needs matter. If people leave you, it just means they were not right for you. Frame it as them doing you a favour and they have stopped wasting your time.

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Oscarbin · 26/06/2022 11:36

Yeah he had a massive drink problem when I come to think of it and other things, which are not good at all

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