How to forget ex-boyfriend that i should forget?

My ex-boyfriend was really a tactless, insensitive person although he claimed to be sensitive...now that we have broke up i just can't bring myself to forget him...i keep reminiscing about the past about what we did and how much fun we had. I know it's all the past but everything was really so sweet...he was my first love. He also said a lot of unkind things to me but i can't make myself be angry at him. Whenever he sends me sms to wish me goodnight i would get very lonely and miss the times when we were together...i know perfectly that i really deserve better but i just can't forget him...i love him so much. Only after we broke up only did i realise how much i loved him....There were happy and sad times together with him but i just keep on thinking about how happy we were...and i worry that he'll not take care of himself...i really feel very sad and miss him a lot. How i wish i can give him a hug right now.

Anonymous2006-09-20T07:50:09Z

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Ceasing contact with him for the time being would be a good start.

Not doing that is like a child who keeps on complaining of burns but doesn't stop touching the stove.

The rest will just take time. Just keep yourself busy and active and productive. Living in the past and reminiscing will only serve to make you miserable.

troutking312006-09-20T14:57:37Z

It is my opinion that you get three chances at true love. This is only your first love. Let him go, if it was meant to be you'll cross paths again. In the mean time, move on and start looking for number two. Heartbreak is part of growing up. It hurts in the begining, but anything worth while always does. It will only make you a better lover in the end.

BankWithMe2006-09-20T14:50:14Z

This mentality in post-breakup is going to tear you apart. You must have justified the break-up so now you must face the fact that the world is ruthless and it can take its toll on those that are strong enough to survive. If you have feelings for someone then follow them and if you want to get over him, give him some room and back off. Approaching the one you love intimately will only harm you.

pregyfrog2006-09-20T14:53:57Z

I am having the same problem, my husband (I was with him 9 years) ran off with another woman. The thing that is helping me forget is staying busy and looking for new prospective relationships. Keeping busy helps me not think about it. In time I won't feel the loss as much or at all!

Amber2006-09-20T14:49:30Z

Sometimes it is hard to let go of someone. You need to think about if you really love him or not. A lot of the time people think that they want to be with someone just because they don't have them anymore. If he said a lot of mean stuff to you just try to think about that a lot to help you get over him.

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