ReStarting no contact afresh--starting today!

It sounds like you are in a good space and working toward a new type of relationship with him, good for you!

My situation is less about “chances” and unfortunately very cyclical. I was talking to my mom about it this morning and she was saying that she’s positive he’ll reach out after about a month but she doesn’t want him to because she doesn’t think we will ever be able to work things out… And I think she’s probably right; deep down I know it’s just a matter of time as far as him coming back goes, but it’s up to me to put a stop to the cycle. Which is extremely difficult because it feels SO good to have him want me again.

Hey Palmtrees22,

Wow, that is probably what my ex boyfriend would have felt. He knew that it wasn’t going to work out, and tbh, his mum didn’t think so too. It was very difficult for him to break it off with me, because I would fight to keep the relationship and convince him to stay in it with me. It didn’t help that he had a soft spot for me and also it probably was flattering for him to know that he was wanted. If that is what you are feeling, know that all things that are cyclical, in an unhealthy way, are a downward spiral. If you think of yourself (and your partner) whirling down the rabbit hole and only dwelling deeper and deeper down the abyss with no rescue aid available. Unless you save yourself out of it.

Ask yourself if he is what YOU want FOR LIFE. Is he what you really want, or is he just making you feel flattered and comforted that you are wanted? If it’s the latter, I don’t think he is for you.

Go no contact gal, and reposition your life to revolve it around you. I hope that through that, and with a supportive friends and family network, you can clear your mind and look towards the right direction for yourself.

Hey guys. September has arrived :slight_smile:

There are still moments I miss my ex. But for my sake I shouldn’t contact him.

It’s a mentally down moment for me right now.

Crystalbear

Hi everyone!

I sent my ex a message yesterday at 2am asking if he wants to meet for a meal. He has not replied. This time, I wish to really engage in some conversation that’s meaningful. Not so hung up about getting a hug rn.

Perhaps he is busy, unavailable, etcetcetc, but whatever the reason is, I am constantly telling myself to let it go. Take it easy. Constantly reinforcing to myself that if he doesn’t want me in his life / he doesn’t want to be a part of my life now, there is nothing I can do and nothing I Should do. Because I’ve done all that can be done. And going all needy on him just isn’t the stage that I’m at now, because I’m past that stage.

So I guess this update is to remind myself that it is okay if he never replies you–he doesn’t want you / need you now, and it is okay. Move on with your life. If something crops up, and I wish to see / meet him for whatever reason again, I’ll text him again then.

Thanks for reading guys. Cheers.

Hi everyone! I’m back with an update! This is a great update, and I am excited to share it with you. Really excited :slight_smile:

A night after I sent the message at 2am, I sent him one again! This time however, it was to ask him to help me fill in a one-off job position that my friend was unable to go for. I started off the message with “okay you can stop ignoring me now I wanna ask you if you are free on _____ day and _____ time.”

He actually replied! Haha! And he replied to my previous message too.

The most miraculous thing is, he agreed to help me replace my friend and hence he will be doing the job with me this weekend. I was patient while seeking his agreement, and I did not double text him to pressure him. He took around 35 minutes to reply for 2 messages, but he still replied, and I am glad that I told myself to hold back the keyboard typing and to wait patiently.

It would be fun and interesting to work with him, because this job is in itself a fun job. Just this weekend.

It is unbelievable that he acceded to my request. Unbelievable. When he has been rejecting me all the while.

However, he may always call a rain-check on the day itself, and until he actually shows up on that day, I will not rejoice fully. Nor get my hopes up. He has called many rain-checks before.

If he really turns up though, this will be the first time I am meeting him after our breakup–not that I am so fixated or nervous about it being the “first meeting after the big BU”, but it’s more a feeling of “wow, I haven’t seen him in a long time, i hope he is doing well. Has he gained weight? Is he still the same size etcetcetc”

I am sharing this miracle and my little (not full yet) ounce of joy with this happening, which I believed occurred with my increased patience with communicating with him.

Cheers everyone. Will update you here on whether he turns up for the job and if I see him.

He turned up, everyone. I actually did a one-off part-time job with him.

Spent a day overcoming my disbelief that this actually happened.

I want to be careful not to get emotionally attached to him once more. Sent him a message on some things that sadden me (he was the one I told about it then). Him not replying immediately did the job of putting me back in a healthy mental state of detachment towards him.

He has not replied me yet, perhaps because he is working now, or that he does not see a need to send a reply.

I am fine with whether he replies or doesn’t do so , and I have thought out how to react mentally in each of these scenarios. A good, timely reminder to jolt me away from any possible attachment towards him once again.

This is my update everyone. I believe in God, and in God’s perfect timing. There is a time and place for everything to happen. This saddening issue for me was a trigger to me confiding in him. Which resulted in a mental awakening to get back to being diligent in living my life meaningfully.

Cheers!

Hi everyone! I wanted to give you a quick update on something quite historic I would say. I have just experienced an awakening that has left me feeling so well liberated, feeling so lucky, and so humbled. For the first time in my ENTIRE life (hahahaahhah), I was actually turned off by my ex! It is crazy to say this, but it is a hundred percent truth.

Th euphoria that I feel is…almost indescribable (although I am trying my best ot describe it to you hahahahah :slight_smile: ) . It feels great when my mind consciously acknowledges that he is not a person that I should be spending my time with or going out with. The subconscious fact that we do not click well in terms of similar interests and thus do not get along well has emerged to the conscious part of my brain, and this consciousness is so reviving and rejuvenating.

Previously, I would just tolerate his condescension – a part of who he is. But now, now that my life is building up and getting off on a fresh, good start, he pales in comparison in all wholeness to the new friends and other more meaningful friendships that I have managed to sieve out in my ongoing relationships with my peers.

I want to tell you that it is a great feeling to have this self-realisation. Realising for myself, and not through the incessant advice of others, that he is not…worth it anymore, is one of the most empowering things a girl can experience.

I hope this acts as some form of inspiration or encouragement for all out there who are suffering from gaining back your self-worth or feeling good about yourself (which is actually so so important and key) after a break-up.

I realised my forte in certain areas, relating to my flair for the korean language, and the performing arts–committing to these areas, their related people communities and spending quality time with my strengths makes me feel very empowered and makes me realise that I am so much more than my lonely, down self prior to this, and the projection of these potential personal strengths that could develop into viable lifestyles or career paths for me warrants alot of excitement and positive anticipation for my future.

Taking control of my future is so empowering, and that is thanks to me following my interests, and having reflected on what I want, and how I can better develop myself as a person.

It feels beyond amazing. Sorry to repeat this so many times XD but it really does. And I hope that you will be able to reach such a peak in your mental and emotional development as a person. My sincere wishes are directed towards you, Reader :slight_smile:

Thank you so much for reading this. I will continue to update you on my self-development. I truly hope that this is an inspiration in some form for you trying to develop yourself too after a down period.

Cheers :)))
P.S. Life feels so meaningful, and it hasn’t felt so meaningful in a considerable amount of time :slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

Hey crystalbear,
Glad to know you are making significant progresses and you feel better. Honestly, I suggest you to be very cautious. I know right now you are experiencing all this excitement and sense of power for realizing you don’t need your ex anymore, but it seems to be too early to determine you are really over it. I am telling you this because it already happened to me in the past in a previous breakup when I thought I was finally super happy to be back on my feet after some time, suddenly that feeling started to wear off and ended up falling down even harder. Only on the long run you will see if you are past. Anyway it’s just my person advice, don’t want to be the party pooper here, I wish you the best!

Hi Crystalbear,

I too failed at nc on day 17 - now I’m back to square one. Determined to make it to 30 days as it just made me feel worse :-(. Ill keep you posted on my updates and just know that you’re not alone…