I think a lot of this comes from the social shame that states we should hide our "uncool" emotions. I'm a recovering emotional suppressor, now I say everything. I mean, I'm not crying at my desk at work or anything, but if someone tells me something upsetting, or unprofessional etc, I tell them in pretty measured…

it sucks to be dumped right after moving in with someone. You think your relationship is going in a certain direction and the rug was pulled out from underneath you and it hurts. I'm sorry. I think it's normal to go a little crazy and maybe you almost crossed a line. Forgive yourself and move on. There is no…

How much time are we talking about? Like when you say shameful do you mean volume or length? I think unless your ex is a total d-bag he can delineate hurt behavior from genuine psychologically problematic behavior. Saying stuff like I don't understand, I'm really hurt, I miss you so much, for like six months after a…

I realized I assumed your partner was a him in my pronoun choices. Not intentional, sorry about that.

Cut the cord. Going cold turkey is going to be the fastest way to heal yourself and be able to move forward. Stop thinking about how they are feeling right now and take some time for you. Go take a long walk in the morning, find a nice coffee shop, start reading the newspaper, find a new little something that brings a…

I can kind of feel your pain through the internet. :( Hang in there.

As long as you know what you was doing was wrong and you're not doing it anymore that should be enough. Considering how you two broke up, it's understandable that you would want to get back together and you have no control over how your ex feels about the matter.

The only way this wouldn't be okay in time is if you did it again or if you didn't realize how much it likely hurt her. Neither seems to be the case.

Everyone makes mistakes. EVERY. ONE.

I briefly dated a guy who had been homeless/hitch hiking for about 6 months a couple years before we got together. Going out with him taught me a lot - he would always try to help panhandlers out, but he would ask what they needed instead of just giving them cash. His personal philosophy was that he wanted to help…

It's best and most kind to cut it off kindly before it goes too far. You did the right thing! Don't beat yourself up over it!

I've heard many people say, "there's no wrong reason to break up with someone", and it's true.

Last night I wish somebody stabbed me. My mother in law said: "I consider myself a progressive but why can't lesbians dress better? They aren't doing themselves any favors by trying to look like men. They should look more feminine and who knows, maybe they will catch the eye of a man and become straight. Isn't…

#notallturkeys

Aw man I was seriously going to do that too!

I bought the same turkey last year. I expected the same thing. *shrug* The thing is that it shouldn't be a big deal to deal with if you buy it pre roasted and chilled.

I actually have to see my ex later. We're both going to a mutual friend's Thanksgiving party. Friend said they will put us on opposite ends of the table.

it's an evil, evil trap

Dude I texted my ex at 10 am.