Originally Posted by 79TA
Really, is that all? I can't say I agree, but I see the theory and your advice seems solid.
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79, just my opinion. I don't know why, but most people seem to drag-out the whole getting-over process; by sitting around and trying to remember the good times, reminiscing. This is where they guys go wrong. The day you know that things are done, and there is no going back - get rid of everything - from text msgs, to photos, gifts, - everything.
And then, don't sit around reminiscing! This is a stumbling block. Most guys think about the walks on the beach, feeding each other spaghetti, then the big one... envisaging her with someone else! You do this, and you're screwed.
Instead, think back to the arguments, the nit-picking, etc. These afterall, are the likely reasons you're not together anymore, anyway!!
Also, most guys drag it out by still taking phonecalls, or responding to texts, or emails, etc. Seriously, if the girl is history, leave her in the past! Considering most guys don't understand how any of the above works - it's little wonder they go through a protracted process of getting over 'her'.
I had to take my own advice recently, to someone I had started to give consideration of proposing to. It fu*%ing sucks. But the first 14 days suck the most. Get past these and it's relatively smooth sailing.
Caveat: Having said this - A friend of mine lost her boyfriend recently in a freak flying accident. Unfortunately I (nor she) does not know how to cope with this sort of situation. All you can do is grieve. I don't think anyone really knows how to handle the situations ideally - they are just sad.