Breakups & Divorce Support Group
Just broke up with someone or in the midst of a difficult divorce? Breaking up is difficult no matter what the circumstances are. They say that time heals all wounds, but sometimes a listening ear or a hug can work wonders for the heart. Whether you need a place to vent, someone to hold you to No Contact, or need advice about what to do, we're here to help.
The only consistent fature in all our dysfunctional relationships was us. Not only with spouses, but with others too.
After the ex and I were done, I had to sit in it. And I didnt like what I saw. Mainly because the present was a mess once I got out of the fantasy. It's a lot easier for people to sometimes believe unrealistically. Least it takes them out of the present in my opinion.
When we got into our relationships we fell in love and most of us got married. Then we put in tons of time, effort, emotions, finances, etc. into our relationships thinking we would grow old together. Because we love, and because we have so much invested we let lots of things slide, overlook some things, and get fooled by others. I dont think its that were not really that smart and that we dont heed our own advice; I think its that we are so preoccupied by all stuff going on in our lives that its hard to see the signs. When youre not standing in the middle of the junk pile, sometimes its easier to the whole dump. And there is also a component of denial I think is in us all.
I know I felt that way, how stupid of me to not see, but now Ive come to realize its not my fault that things happened the way they did. Sure we had problems, and I had a part in them, but I was willing to work on them and try to make things better, but I cant control what someone else does.
I dont think you/we are hypocrites, or dumb. I think the people here are ahead of the game, we are all learning from our mistakes, trying to figure out how to make it better for next time. I think the ones who dont try to make changes are the ones who are not so smart.
Happy, I think you are a warm, caring and SMART person. The ones who hurt you are the stupid ones.
I run with the knowledge and sometimes it is a lonley road....
I guess life does begin at 40(for me...almost 50)
The reason I guess I stay here is to get the feedback, mostly the negative feedback. By negative I mean, not seeing it my way or not agreeing with me. Maybe outside eyes can slap me around and tell me that I am being selfish and jumping to conclusions and too sensitive, etc.
I guess I feel that as long as I can counteract the negative responses with actual information and can make them see my point of view, or understand where I am coming from then I am right in my thinking. If I can't come back with a good response then they are right.
I need that.