My ex and I broke up several months ago and it was a messy breakup. We have barely talked since. Now, almost a year later, I have gone through old letters and pictures, and realize I miss him terribly. Our relationship was long and serious, and we had more great times than bad, so it's hard to even justify the breakup. I thought I was over him, but now tears are coming back! Should I just throw all these things away or contact him in any way? I don't know if I should really move on or if something could happen again. (20/F)
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? staceyxlove answered Monday March 2 2009, 12:22 pm: i think a lot of people have felt this way at some point. i know that i definitely have, not that long ago either so i know how you feel. i felt this way, and quite stupidily i contacted him and although he was happy to hear from me, and admitted that he still liked me a lot - it never felt the same and i can honestly say i didn't have the feelings for him i thought i would. i think my emotions just took over as i thought of all the great memories we had together, and that's probably what you are feeling. in my personal opinion i would suggest you move on. hope i helped.
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JulieP answered Friday February 27 2009, 4:08 pm: keep everything. one day, you'll be glad you did. but if it makes you sad to look at them, but them in a box, in your room/attic/closet. some day, you'll be happy to go through the old box and remember all the happy times, and you'll laugh instead of cry.
BahaiMa22 answered Friday February 27 2009, 1:53 am: Most of the time when a relationship doesn't work out it wasn't meant to be. If it has been several months then more than likely he might of moved on with his life. I don't understand why you kept the pictures if you two broke up? I don't know the reason why you two broke up but if you think it could happen again you could try. However, I will be honest with you if a relationship didn't work once then it very well might not work the 2nd time. It will be rough only because when two people break up and get back together there are usually alot more second thoughts sometimes if it was a messy breakup like you said there is a little tension and trust problems. It might not be what you want to hear here but I will state my opinion I would throw the pictures away and anything eles that is a reminder and try and move on. Someone eles will come along when the time is right and you will be glad you waited for that person. However, If you disagree with me then like I said you can always try.
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