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Out of sight, out of mind: is this true?
So my ex and I have been broken up for 4 months now. He put me on an emotional roller coaster toward the end and played the "I want you now I don't, now I do, now I don't" it was just.. bleh. Anyways.. yeah so it ended by him; not even talking to me. We're in classes together yet we don't talk. Most days I feel fine without him because I know I am better off without him. But when I see him at school it kind of throws me off a little.
Anyways, we are juniors and he is leaving high school early. (GED or something?) I don't know. I think today was his last day. I won't be seeing him everyday, and I'm relieved because of that. Is it true that it is out of sight; out of mind?
12 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Not having them around makes it easier not to think of them because you don't have seeing them to set off any emotions or memories. But you still have memories and your thoughts and feelings even if you can't see them. So "out of sight, out of mind" isn't true, it's just that they are more likely to be out of your mind more often if you don't see them.
- 1 decade ago
Well it helps getting him out of your mind. I've been in a relationship like that too, and well i thought about him alot after he left but after a week or so, i didnt think of him as much, i mean i moved on to better guys. And your right, you probably are better off without him. If any guy breaks up with you, he dont know what he's missing. Im sure your a great girl.
Good Luck.
(:
- 1 decade ago
Ok if you are still in school then you are too young to be worrying about him in the first place. Highschool is just playtime, you will eventually find the right MAN not kid for you. Most of the time if they are out of sight they are out of mind.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Yeah. They've actually done psychological studies on "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" versus "out of sight, out of mind" and the "out of sight, out of mind" proved to be true.
I wish I remembered the name of the researcher, but the principle is true. Your feelings will dwindle and you'll meet someone who makes you realize that GED man is trash. Good luck.
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- 1 decade ago
It certainly depends. If you don't keep in touch with him, the saying is true. I dated a boyfriend for a year and a half long distance, and we talked every day, so the relationship stayed strong. But if he is leaving, I wouldn't worry about him anymore!
- 1 decade ago
Humans are slaves to routines - we were designed to fall easily into and easily out of routines. so yes, once you separate from someone - and they are no longer in your routine- you most definitely will stop thinking and caring about him. Think about it - if we weren't this way - we would die when someone close to us died or moved away from us. It's basically a survival mechanism.
Good Luck to you!
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Source(s): http://theuniverseguru.com/ - Princess CupcakeLv 51 decade ago
Yes, it is true. If you do not see or talk the the person, it is much easier to get over/stop thinking about them.
Source(s): :o) - 1 decade ago
yes,i believe in that or think its true cuz when ever i see my ex its like there he is eh =/ and when i dont see him its like i was never with him out of my mind dont think of him
- 1 decade ago
not 4 me, it might b for u u though, soo if u think of him, if u dont, then it works!
