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Anonymous
10mo ago
Uplifting

Just had a date

Just had a date after a loooooooooooong time mourning my past relationship. I know most people here have gone through their breakups fairly recently but I thought maybe this one data point could help someone. I thought my ex was the one. That she was perfect in every way, that even though she broke up with me she would come back and apologize and I would forgive her because she was so great. Well. I couldn’t. This new girl though is much more compatible with me humor wise and is super smart and independent too. I’m not sure of a future with here but just wanted to share with some people maybe still trapped in the immediate fog of a breakup that other people exist, and they have the qualities that would make them good partners. Maybe it wont work if there are dealbreakers on either side, but for now I’m keeping an open mind on the truths and not letting my emotions control me

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Anonymous10mo ago

thank you for sharing this. it’s really comforting to hear from someone who’s further along in the healing process. it gives hope that the pain doesn’t last forever and that life keeps offering new chances – even when we can’t imagine it at first. the way you described your ex and how hard it was to let go… i felt that. and i admire how you’re staying grounded, open-minded, and self-aware in something new without rushing or clinging. it’s a beautiful reminder that compatibility can surprise us, and that someone even more aligned with us might be out there. so thank you – your “data point” gave me exactly the bit of light i needed tonight.

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Anonymous10mo ago

That’s so sweet 🥲 best of luck on your healing journey

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