I [F20] am still in love with my ex [M26]. And honestly I just want to not be anymore.

Hey I just got out of a relationship, and for a while I felt what you're feeling. I felt like she was the one, and that she made me so happy. When she broke up with me I knew it was a long time coming. She got attached to a friend of hers and they would always go out and talk and text and she would be irritated whenever I talked to her. She'd always say I'm taking too much of her time, and that she wanted to be free. After she left me I was a wreck for a day or so. Didn't eat much, didn't sleep, I literally did nothing but long for her.

Then reality struck.

I gain nothing by being sad about her and missing her. I loved her, and even though she told me she loved me the last month of our relationship did not hold by that. She didn't care about me, and she doesn't care about me now. So why in the fuck should I care about her? Why should I be all sad and lonely while she's off with this new guy having the time of her life?

This guy doesn't deserve to be heartbroken over. I'm sure for 2 years he was amazing and the best boyfriend you can ask for. But here's the thing: he moved on. If he moved on, and he doesn't care about you right now as much as you care about him, and therefore he doesn't deserve the care you give him right now.

Since my ex and I broke up I've been bettering myself. I've got a new wardrobe, started making an effort to talk to people, started running more (just ran a half marathon under 2 hours yesterday!!!) and started watching what I'm eating. I suggest you do the same. There are other guys out there who will make you feel better and give you what he gave you for 2 years. It's a tough reality to accept, but theres literally billions of them. I assure you, you'll find someone else, but the only way to do that is to move on.

If you want to message me, feel free. Just know that the worst part is over, and moving on is the best life decision you'll be making for a while.

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