How do you stop loving someone?
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omg can't believe i'm writing this but ya here we go: why's it so hard to stop loving someone who just doesnt care? like dude's not even nice. all my friends are telling me he's such an asshole and sometimes when I really think 'bout it, i kinda see what they're saying. but then i'll be out somewhere and see a dog doing something cute or some random thing that reminds me of him and it's like boom, i'm back to square one, missing him like crazy 🤦♀️ so what's the deal with love anyhow?
am i broken lol?! i dunno if its cause im 19 or just dumb but it's like my brain gets it (he doesnt give af) and my heart's sitting there going la la la happily brain checkmate. do any of u ever feel like that? being torn between what everyone around you says is no good for u and what ur own stupid feelings keep nagging you about? help 😰 honestly tho, how on earth do you stop loving someone before your whole life starts to revolve around them by default, ugh.
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just move on....
easier said than done!!
First off, you're definitely not broken!!! It's totally normal to have these conflicting feelings. Like your heart and head playing this endless game of tug-o-war. 😅 You're not alone... tons of us have been there, thinking with the heart while the brain's waving all the red flags. Sometimes it's just comforting in a weird way to hang on to those memories, even if they're bittersweet ya know; but remember, loving someone doesn't mean sticking around for bad behavior. You got this... finding that balance is tough, but at 19 there's so much life ahead! Just keep talking it out like you are right now... that's already a step forward!
i totally feel this. there was this person i couldn’t stop liking even though they weren't kind back. took time for me.
woww ditto been therwheryooy gett fake it
yeah, you're definitely not broken, and honestly it sounds like you’re wrestling with that post-breakup cognitive dissonance. heard somewhere that love's kinda like a bad habit... just takes time to wean off. memories have this funny way of popping up when you least expect them, especially with those random triggers like cute dogs; the brain’s sneaky like that. your friends mean well but at 19 your heart and head might not always be on the same page, which can feel pretty conflicting 💔 it's sometimes helpful to remind yourself why you're feeling this way when other people point out something negative–kinda acts as a reality check.
man, your story sounds like something out of a bad romcom 😂 but seriously, it's wild how our brains and hearts don't see eye to eye. happened to me once; my ex was pretty much a walking disaster, but for some reason, i thought they were the bees knees. maybe we're just wired to latch onto memories because that sentimental crap can be potent as hell. as for being "broken," nah, you're not faulty—just 19 with a brain that's got its priorities mixed up; give it time and let those rose tinted glasses fall off naturally. trust me, someday you'll look back and wonder what the hell you were thinking hanging onto an asshat!
sometimes our brains know what's right but our hearts don't listen. maybe try focusing on hobbies?
maybe you're not broken but just human, you know?
sometimes you just can't help who you have feelings for, right?
in my early twenties, there was someone i couldn’t get over as well. i spent months moping around until one day a close friend sat me down for a serious talk. they pointed out aspects I never saw before in his character and with time, things clicked for me finally letting go of what seemed impossible.
I guesss U can move on bt stil struggle smtimes
Love is complicated, often more about our own attachment needs rather than reality itself!
wow i totally feel you on this, it's almost like your brain is in a logical battle of wits with your heart, right? one moment you're convinced you've got it under control and then bam, some random thing sends you spiraling back. i think sometimes love messes with our wiring, makes us cling to what's familiar even if it's not good for us. seeing those signs that others point out is a win itself; recognizing them is power. but man, emotions don't switch off as easily as flicking a light... feels more like trying to untangle a really stubborn knot! 😩 maybe letting time do its thing helps or finding hobbies or distractions just to shift focus might help with breaking the cycle.
this sounds so familiar and honestly kinda frustrating to read because it's about caring for yourself more than anyone else at this point. why waste time on someone who's clearly not worthy?
been there too...
soooo relatable! years ago fall head over heels for this guy who couldnt care less abt anyone's feelings besides his own.. even got advice from frnds bt still relapsed everytime sthng triggered memes..still hope the best for yu