I think the story I'm about to tell should belong in a book of "Ten Most Common Shit that Happens to People" :P 

Rewind 5 years, I dated someone for 2 years and wounded up extremely hurt and broken in the aftermaths of the breakup. 2 years later, I finally found someone that I could see myself liking. We casually dated for a few months, with him telling me that he really liked me but was not in the position to start a real relationship. Eventually I became frustrated with our stagnancy (difficult to try hard for another person when you're not even in a relationship). He told me eventually that he thought we were too different (very vague, very subjective, but it is his opinion of us so I can only respect it) and he decided that that was a deal-breaker (I would have liked to try in a relationship first before coming to that conclusion). Fast forward a few months later, he is now dating someone else, someone very different from me but whom he seems to really like. I'm happy for him, but at the same time, the contrast between his newfound love and my singlehood results in my bouts of utter despair and loneliness. 

I understand we must grow through our relationships, but it is difficult to drag my feet out of the emotional mud once again. I am typically a very sentimental person, so getting over things usually takes a very very long time. 

I'm hoping that my story resonates with yours on some level, so we can offer each other some consolation. Otherwise, advice or words of wisdom are welcome too :)

And to anyone who is also going through a breakup or caught up in hard times, everything will definitely get better with time, do not worry! Look at me, I recovered from my tough breakup a few years ago, and now I have a whole new set of problems xD Believe that although many good things do not last forever, neither does misery. We will get out of this, and become stronger and more compassionate.
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Just broke up with someone a few months ago
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I think the story I'm about to tell should belong in a book of "Ten Most Common Shit that Happens to People" :P 

Rewind 5 years, I dated someone for 2 years and wounded up extremely hurt and broken in the aftermaths of the breakup. 2 years later, I finally found someone that I could see myself liking. We casually dated for a few months, with him telling me that he really liked me but was not in the position to start a real relationship. Eventually I became frustrated with our stagnancy (difficult to try hard for another person when you're not even in a relationship). He told me eventually that he thought we were too different (very vague, very subjective, but it is his opinion of us so I can only respect it) and he decided that that was a deal-breaker (I would have liked to try in a relationship first before coming to that conclusion). Fast forward a few months later, he is now dating someone else, someone very different from me but whom he seems to really like. I'm happy for him, but at the same time, the contrast between his newfound love and my singlehood results in my bouts of utter despair and loneliness. 

I understand we must grow through our relationships, but it is difficult to drag my feet out of the emotional mud once again. I am typically a very sentimental person, so getting over things usually takes a very very long time. 

I'm hoping that my story resonates with yours on some level, so we can offer each other some consolation. Otherwise, advice or words of wisdom are welcome too :)

And to anyone who is also going through a breakup or caught up in hard times, everything will definitely get better with time, do not worry! Look at me, I recovered from my tough breakup a few years ago, and now I have a whole new set of problems xD Believe that although many good things do not last forever, neither does misery. We will get out of this, and become stronger and more compassionate.
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I'm writing to anyone who is going through a
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