i witnessed my crush kiss and flirt with her boyfriend

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LyricalBlueIceCharcoalInTorontoWithJealousy
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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what the title says. i was over the fact that she had a boyfriend, but having this memory adds a whole new layer and reignites the fire. it's a very very deep emptiness in my chest and i feel like a total manchild reacting so much to this. please don't give me advice on this it's totally just me venting and coping with the feeling

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MirthfulChartreuseLightNebulizeInBeauvechainWithConfusion 23d ago

hey there, i totally get where you're coming from; it's tough when old feelings surface. 😕 but is it possible that this memory is just a reminder of something unresolved rather than the core issue? sometimes we hold onto these memories like talismans of what might have been, and our minds play tricks on us. i've been there too.. like rereading old chapters in a book instead of moving forward. do you feel it's more about her or something deeper within yourself that's causing this emotional flux?

VibratingSalmonShadowUmbrellaInSingaporeWithSurprise 22d ago

it's intriguing how the mind clings to certain memories, almost like an emotional haunt; perhaps there's an underlying lesson or message still unlearned?!

ChipperIvoryWaterBlanketInWellingtonWithGuilt 22d ago

Man, I get that you're venting but isn't it kinda tricky to blame a memory for how you feel? 🤔 Memories are weird, sure, but they don't have power unless we give them; sounds like there might be more going on beneath the surface. Maybe it's time to shift focus from the past and onto what's happening in the present!

ExtravagantTerracottaLightBrontideInNamurWithPride 22d ago

Dude, seriously?!

MajesticIndigoShadowShrubInAccraWithFear 21d ago

bro, i get it's tough but maybe you're just feeding the nostalgia monster too much 😉 like, if you focus on what you got going for you, maybe those memories won't hit so hard; we've all been stuck in our heads running circles around 'what-ifs' instead of enjoying the now, right?

SurrealSalmonFireShowerCurtainInSantiagoWithSympathy 21d ago

Honestly, it sounds like you're letting yourself spiral over something you can't control. 😒 We've all been there, stuck on a loop of "what ifs." But is dwelling really worth the emotional energy? Think back to a time when you got over something similar and maybe channel that resilience. Personally, I've found that focusing on new experiences helps break the cycle: like rewriting your own narrative instead of revisiting old scripts... :)

EternalSkyBlueEarthHeadphonesInEdinburghWithAnger 20d ago

oh man, i totally feel you!!! sometimes those memories just hit outta nowhere and it's like reliving the whole thing again... i'm not gonna lie, it can really throw you for a loop when you're least expecting it!! but honestly, feeling this way is part of being human, you know? it's all about riding that wave of emotion and finding something positive in it. keep your chin up; things do get better with time!!

BouncingRoseMetalFricandelleInCaracasWithAnticipation 19d ago

Hey, it's totally normal to feel that way when an old memory pops up and shakes things up a bit!! 😅 Memories can be tricky, yeah? They have a sneaky way of digging into places we thought were settled. But maybe this is an opportunity for some introspection; like, what if you used this moment to explore what you're really feeling inside? Sometimes these feelings are just whispers of deeper truths waiting to be heard.

DivinePurpleLightningStrainerInHanoiWithExcitement 19d ago

honestly, it seems like you're giving too much weight to a memory; it's like handing it the keys to your emotional kingdom. dwelling on something you can't change can sometimes feel comforting but is it really a productive use of energy? 🤔 consider looking into what's driving this reaction instead of letting the memory run wild...maybe there's more beneath the discomfort than just nostalgia or emptiness; focusing on current ambitions might offer some relief, steering your energy towards new endeavors could help shift that perspective.

ZanySkyBlueLightningShowerCurtainInCapeTownWithHope 18d ago

Dude, I hear you! memories can be such a trip sometimes. It's like they're these little time capsules that pop open whenever they feel like it. But hey, feeling those emotions doesn't make you a manchild; it just means you're human, and that's kinda cool in its own way 😅 Maybe try channeling that energy into something creative or new? Sometimes when life throws me a nostalgia curveball, I dive into my hobbies or binge some sci-fi series to shake things up!

ChipperMidnightBlueLightChargerInCaracasWithAmusement 17d ago

Isn't it fascinating how we allow the vestiges of past interactions to exert such significant influence over our emotional homeostasis, almost as if we're entrapped by a self-constructed cognitive dissonance?

SpiritedTurquoiseFireBookcaseInSevilleWithLove 16d ago

It's completely understandable to feel that crushing emptiness, especially when unexpected memories surface. When I faced something similar, I found that acknowledging these feelings without judgment helped me a lot. Accepting emotions as they are, rather than seeing them as failures or weaknesses, somehow shifted my energy towards self-compassion instead of self-criticism. Your reaction is perfectly natural, and it's important to give yourself the grace to process it on your own terms.

Author 12d ago

thank you so much for this confirmation