DontBreakEven Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Not even necessarily that an ex came back and realized all their wrongdoings, etc. But just anything ... people successfully moving on. People realizing later on this was for the best. People meeting someone even greater down the line. Let's hear it. Link to post Share on other sites
Garcon1986 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I broke up in approximately March 2018 and was horrendously sad, because it started out as such a beautiful relationship. I had tried so hard to earn that relationship, and was sad essentially from March till August, and essentially focused on my health, working out, my happiness, and finding new hobbies. The sad thing is that I live in a part of the country (in the US) where it is nearly impossible for an Asian man to get dates... the Bible belt. I was mad at my parents for playing a part in the destruction of my relationship. I apologized to her (at the time) for my transgressions, but it ended up being nitpicking every little mistake. I've mourned my loss and savored the good times. I'm sad that she never realized she was employing emotional abuse to get her way, but she's doing fine on her own too. So I'm using the time to make myself the most attractive man I can be. I have an 8-5 job now where I used to work between 50-110 hours a week. I've got six dates in the span of 3 months and am chugging along just fine, and have been getting along fine with my new colleagues. I even have a couple new friends I didn't think I would make, so the future looks bright. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
d0nnivain Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 All the previous break ups eventually lead to my husband, so to me that is the happiest ending. Those prior relationships taught me about myself, about how to be in a relationship (& about what not to do). It's all just another step in the journey to find the right match. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
basil67 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 The guy who ghosted on me? I later found out that he was a complete nutter who was emotionally abusive to the woman he married afterwards. Felt bad for her, but glad it wasn't me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
preraph Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 At times, the Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus mactas), found only in the southern U.S., sometimes eats the male after mating, earning the name "widow." I've often thought that would be a happy ending. Of course, I'm a southern girl too. Link to post Share on other sites
SevenCity Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 In better shape, new higher paying job, new hotter girlfriend who is a lot more financially stable and a great communicator. I call it a win. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gretchen12 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Guy with mental illness dumped me. He's got a lot of other issues too. At the time I was distraught, but a few weeks later, you'd have to drag me kicking and screaming if you want me back with him. I saw he is back on the dating site (it lists my previous contacts, I didn't search for him). I read his profile again and look at his picture. It's pretty bad. He's the opposite of what he describes, and he's not good looking either. Don't ask me why I even got into this short lived liaison. It was like I got sucked into a cult or something. Now I am free and so thankful I escaped unscathed. Link to post Share on other sites
some_username1 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Went on 4 dates with a girl I was really keen on. 3 of those 4 dates involved meals that I paid for. Then she ghosted me. The happy ending is if she is going to act like that I am glad she is somebody else's problem now. Link to post Share on other sites
ElKay Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 After two heartbreaks because of immature broke guys that were self-conscious because I was successful in life... I met someone 11 years older and have been dating him for 3 months now. Compared to the first 3 months with the other 2 exes, this guy has been amazing to me so far! I finally feel taken care of, attractive and we laugh a ton together. I hope this will grow into a long relationship. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboy91 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I broke up with my partner of 6 years in June this year. Details are in some of my threads, but in a nutshell I was feeling really ambivalent about the relationship for a long time. I cared about her and there weren't any big red flags, but I just wasn't into her and we had really different interests and goals in life. At the time she was absolutely devastated and it hurt so much to see her upset. It was only a matter of a couple of weeks before she'd recognised the relationship was dead for a long time anyway and I'd just taken the step of leaving, which she would have eventually done at some point... although it could have taken a few more years. She's dating someone now who is a much better match for her, and I'm truly happy for her. I've been dating someone since too, but I'm starting to realise I've got a lot more work to do to understand what I want and need in a relationship. It's all part of the journey, and I'm happy to be further along that journey. I'm already a much happier person, and I know things can still get better from here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Lucky Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Ex-wife cheated on me and then, after insisting on counseling, refused to follow any of the advice or do any heavy lifting during reconciliation. Divorced her, had a great time dating for several years, and then met the woman to which I've been happily married for 30 years. Couldn't imagine things turning out better than they have... Mr. Lucky 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Chilli Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 At times, the Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus mactas), found only in the southern U.S., sometimes eats the male after mating, earning the name "widow." I've often thought that would be a happy ending. Of course, I'm a southern girl too. l can't even begin to find a happy ending in this one but l could imagine too if it was him that had her for dinner instead , the 20 pages of uproar that would follow. So l still can't find a happy ending in this one, damn it. :bunny: Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Lucky Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I've often thought that would be a happy ending. Of course, I'm a southern girl too. Would the males be dipped in buttermilk batter and deep fried ? Mr. Lucky Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I don't know if this is what you are looking for... But, I've been very happy with my life choices, as far as dating and relationships. I've been nomadic all of my life and dated quite a few women. I have been very happy. Presently, I am in a long term relationship (6.5 years), but if we broke up; I would find another person to make me happy. My life has been a series of happy endings, no pun intended. Not being tied down, having the ability to move when I wanted to, and date if/when I wanted to has been a choice that I very much enjoy. I wish no ill will to the women who have dumped me and hope they found what they are looking for. As I found what I wanted in life... being on a wanderlust most of my adult existence. Link to post Share on other sites
major_merrick Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Well, it isn't over until we die, but... My husband and I were friends when we were kids. We dated, broke up, moved apart, but we stayed friends. Now in our early 30's, we got back together and we just had a baby last month. In spite of all the stuff that has happened to us along the way, we're still crazy for each other. Link to post Share on other sites
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