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MidlifeAspie
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30 Mar 2011, 9:45 pm

Hi golfgirl. I'm sorry you are having a tough night. I don't have any advice for you - just wanted you to know someone out there is the world was sending positive vibes your way :)


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30 Mar 2011, 10:13 pm

Hey @golfgirl827, it's good to hear from you - although I'm sorry you're having a hard time tonight. It's helpful to remember that as you heal, you'll cycle through the emotions you felt at the time of the break-up several times. The good news is that each time you cycle through them, you'll feel them less intensely, and for a shorter period of time.

As far as feeling as though you should have done something else, you could have done more, etc., honey, you were not the only person in that relationship - you were just the only one who was really making an effort. I know that's heartbreaking (trust me, I know). I believe you could have spent your life turning yourself inside out for your ex, but until he realized that he was the root of his own dissatisfaction, there was no other possible outcome for your relationship. It's the old, "you can lead a horse to water," conundrum. I think you do everything you could have done to hang in there with him, hon. I'm sorry you're having such a bad time right now - it will get better, just try to hang in there. *hugs*


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31 Mar 2011, 2:03 pm

I'm coming out of a relationship, and believe me it is painful! However, I can use the opportunity to better myself in ways I didn't think was even possible. I'm still struggling to get back into my normal groove.