I have been with my current boyfriend for quite a while, and I love him greatly, but I have begun to realize that I still have feelings for an ex that I had a while back. He was probably the first person I truly cared about, but then he ended it. I don't understand why after all of this time I am realising that I'm not really over him, and I don't know what I'm supposed to do about it. I feel guilty having these feelings and at the same time they hurt. Anyone know what I can do?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? oxDaYxDreaMxo answered Wednesday August 18 2004, 12:06 am: Getting over ex's is tough. Talk with your current boyfriend, see if he's happy with the relationship. If you do talk to him, don't make it sould like your breaking up with him. I think you need reassurance from him. If things are meant to be, you'll be happy that you'd stay with him. About your ex, if hes the first person you truly had feelings for.. you're prob going to have feelings for other people you date. If you really want him back, then go for it. If your having feelings for him, then you must not be happy with your relationship now! I hope things will get easier for you, and I hope you make the right choice. Hope I helped! -Ce [ oxDaYxDreaMxo's advice column | Ask oxDaYxDreaMxo A Question ]
alimoomarr answered Tuesday August 17 2004, 8:33 pm: Well, I was kind of in that situation before. I would try to focus more on your new boyfriend. If you can't, you might want to take a break. Do you still talk to your ex? If he is shunning you, there probably isn't a chance of you 2 getting back together. [ alimoomarr's advice column | Ask alimoomarr A Question ]
babygirl17 answered Tuesday August 17 2004, 7:40 pm: I'm not sure what you can do... But I know the feeling... I've had a couple boyfriends since my ex... and I truely loved my ex.. and it had ended... and the guy i was just with made me the happiest girl alive.. but my point is that no matter how hard you try.. you can never fully get over an ex that you truely cared about. There always some of him that will stay with you forever. and that is ok... But.. if it starts interfering with your relationship that you have now.. Then you will need to decide what you want to do. Maybe you could sit down with your current boyfriend and let him no.. But make sure you let your boyfriend no you love him.. and only him.. I hope this helped
the_haha_boat answered Tuesday August 17 2004, 12:05 pm: Right now your probably remembering how great it was with your ex because things are good with your current boyfriend. You should not feel guilty about anything because remember, he was the one who broke up with you! Try to focus on your current boyfriend. Who knows this might turn out just as good. [ the_haha_boat's advice column | Ask the_haha_boat A Question ]
chain_chica74 answered Tuesday August 17 2004, 10:51 am: those feeling are natural, i meen i still have feelings for the first person i realy cared about. the reason is probably hey thats the first person you ever shared feelings with he'll stay in you mind forever, it's a really special thing.you'll probably get over it with time but maybe your realizing your relationship you have currently is as special as the one you had befor, it's no big deal, if you want to tell your b/f u can but it's your choice to me [ chain_chica74's advice column | Ask chain_chica74 A Question ]
xxoBriannax answered Tuesday August 17 2004, 6:31 am: do what feels right and follow your heart
*tasha* answered Tuesday August 17 2004, 3:36 am: End it w/ your current boyfriends.Its just not fair to him for you to be having feelings for your ex when your w/ him. If hes hurt by you breaking up w/ him..remember he'd be more hurt if he found out after like 3 months that you've liked your ex for a while. So just be honest and good luck!!
KeLsEy__x3 answered Tuesday August 17 2004, 3:32 am: there is such thing as loving two people. I know you probably only want to love one, but your heart doesnt. Just think about it long and hard..who do you like more? and if you want you could date them both. But just realize that it wud be hurtful to them. Just follow your heart on everything! even though its on ur left, its always right!! GoOd LuCk!!
kevin1986 answered Tuesday August 17 2004, 2:41 am: If you love your boyfriend greatly,then you wouldn't still like the other guy,would you sweety? Go out on dates with both of them and be honest you're doing this. Why can't you just date them both? I mean it,who says that you have to have only one guy/one girl. At our ages,now is the time to see a whole bunch of people. [ kevin1986's advice column | Ask kevin1986 A Question ]
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