Heavy bombardment of depression

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Dr_Manhattan
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13 Jan 2017, 3:59 pm

My family and I are mulling the idea of moving back to Colorado. I'm elated, but have one concern: my ex-girlfriend from high school. She treated me like a punching bag, but I kept coming back. I loved her that much. But our last interaction was sour and it kinda shook me awake. The last thing I want is her saying I'm stalking her(even though my return has nothing to do with her). I go back and reminisce on the good times we had together and I start to feel so INCREDIBLY terrible. I need a little encouragement.....



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13 Jan 2017, 4:10 pm

I would suggest a "preemptive" type of communication with her and let her know your parents are considering returning to Colorado. It has nothing to do with her and if they do move back it is possible you might run into each other. If that is the case you make a pledge to act cordial to her.



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13 Jan 2017, 5:02 pm

Aspinator wrote:
I would suggest a "preemptive" type of communication with her and let her know your parents are considering returning to Colorado. It has nothing to do with her and if they do move back it is possible you might run into each other. If that is the case you make a pledge to act cordial to her.


I could try, but I don't know how it'd play out.



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13 Jan 2017, 5:05 pm

Dr_Manhattan wrote:
Aspinator wrote:
I would suggest a "preemptive" type of communication with her and let her know your parents are considering returning to Colorado. It has nothing to do with her and if they do move back it is possible you might run into each other. If that is the case you make a pledge to act cordial to her.


I could try, but I don't know how it'd play out.


We're still thinking about it, but we're leaning that direction.



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13 Jan 2017, 5:56 pm

An abusive ex-partner isn't worth your grief. Move on. Definitely avoid all sorts of contact with her.



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13 Jan 2017, 6:14 pm

Just live your own life.
You say you're elated to move back to Colorado.
Focus on the good things!