Was in love with a friend. He is not in love with me. Haven't talked to him in 3 months, but find myself constantly having (childish) fantasies of him begging me back, going into a jealous rage when I've found someone else, and basically living with the horrible regret of throwing away his one chance at happiness. Must regain sanity and purge these thoughts. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 22 answers

The break-up was the logical, sane conclusion to my doubts about my ability to stay faithful. The relationship of a few years did not have a future in a happy marriage--I needed more experience and growth, she needed growth, period. So why, over half a year after I broke it off, am I still wondering if I made the right decision? Why can't I get her out of my head? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2009 - 10 answers

I just broke up with my boyfriend and I am heartbroken and super lonely in New York City. How can I keep myself busy and meet new people? Help me out NYC Mefites/ breakup advice givers! [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Jul 5, 2009 - 30 answers

breakup filter: It's been two months after the end of a nearly 6 year relationship (this was also my first relationship, ever). I'm still having trouble letting go, but he, evidently, is not. Help me stop comparing my now-self to my then-self, me to him, and who-he-left-me-for to what-I-was-worth-to-him. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 21 answers

Why won't my ex move on? And am I ever going to stop feeling tied to her? [more inside]
posted by plechazunga on Jun 10, 2009 - 26 answers

Questions on post-breakup insomnia, anxiety, and making decisions about my future. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 4, 2009 - 23 answers

This last year was not a good one for me. I'm looking for recommendations for music and mental exercises to move on and make this next year a better one. [more inside]
posted by piratebowling on Apr 6, 2009 - 31 answers

How do I let go of the past? [more inside]
posted by prefpara on Aug 16, 2008 - 23 answers

Dumped. She said we'd talk again, but I've come to realize that I don't want her back in my life, and would rather not speak with her again. So why can't I stop mentally preparing for a call that may never actually come? [more inside]
posted by telephasic on Aug 10, 2008 - 26 answers

Why do I seem to "change" friends every 2-3 years? [more inside]
posted by gursky on Feb 27, 2008 - 15 answers

Does doing anything sex-industry-related (from taking a nude photo to actually working as a prostitute or exotic dancer) actually damn you from ever living a successful life in another area? Has anyone ever managed to be known and respected in their field without falling into "OMG SHE POSED NUDE" controversy? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 28, 2008 - 49 answers

Help, I can't stop working or loving! How can I move on when I can't pause long enough to get over my relationship? Speed my heart-mending, Mefites. [more inside]
posted by Help, I can't stop talking! on Dec 11, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I get over the heartbreak that ensues over what was essentially a no-strings fling between two friends? [more inside]
posted by the luke parker fiasco on Apr 8, 2007 - 37 answers

So how do you get over a bad relationship, anyway? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 22, 2005 - 27 answers