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@u/Playful-Mushroom3425about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

missing a life that never happened

I missed the life I imagined with my ex

What I wish I knew
how to let go of a future that never happened
BreakupGrieving A Future
@u/alreadyreaditpalabout 2 months ago · after 5 years after
10/10
Severe

stayed in toxic 5 year relationship

Partner's mental health issues and toxic behavior led to 7 suicide attempts and emotional abuse

What I wish I knew
I should have prioritized my own well-being and left the relationship earlier
BreakupToxic Relationship
@u/trulycloud_about 2 months ago · weeks and months after
8/10
Regret

stop taking everything personally

I spent weeks thinking about my ex, victimizing myself

What I wish I knew
people leave for their own reasons, not because of me
BreakupDetachment
@u/Sea_Independent_91592 months ago · 2 months after
8/10
Regret

ended relationship

Thought about ex constantly, felt heart sliced open

What I wish I knew
How long it would take to feel peace again
BreakupNo Contact
@u/dandel2on2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

ended a 3-year relationship

I was left by my partner of 3 years after being told we weren't compatible

What I wish I knew
I ignored signs before the breakup
BreakupLong-Term
@u/GekIsAway3 months ago · 9 months after
8/10
Regret

opted for no contact

I spent months ruminating on my role and what I did wrong after the breakup. I developed unhealthy habits and went into an obsessive mode where I checked up on my ex's stuff constantly.

What I wish I knew
Not to go into no contact, to focus on myself and my own healing instead of dwelling on the relationship.
BreakupLong Distance
@u/trillogen3 months ago · 2 months after
1/10
Settled

invested in myself

found happiness in a new subculture

What I wish I knew
true worth isn't in their eyes
BreakupAvoidant
@u/Intelligent-Job23384 months ago · 3 years after
2/10
Settled

facing a breakup

I went through a breakup and learned to cope through long walks and self-reflection

What I wish I knew
no-contact is the best chance to move on
BreakupSurvival Guide
@u/Gullible-Reality84134 months ago · 2 months after
2/10
Settled

ended toxic relationship

Caught boyfriend cheating, ended 6-year relationship and quit daily weed habit

What I wish I knew
Toxic relationships can be masked by love and support
BreakupAbusive Relationship
@u/Glittering_Rain14724 months ago · 9 weeks after
4/10
Mixed

Tried to fight for the relationship

Fought for the relationship but it ended

What I wish I knew
What I'd gain from reaching out
BreakupPost-Breakup Contact
@u/Born-Spinach-68774 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

began dating again after 1 year

became obsessed with ex's thoughts after breakup

What I wish I knew
accepting no contact sooner
BreakupMoving On
@u/Extension-Engine-9115 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

planned marriage and children

Lost partner who was planning marriage and children after intense relationship with jealousy, abandonment fears, and hurtful remarks.

What I wish I knew
Relationship red flags were ignored due to love and chemistry.
BreakupLong-Term
@u/Givba5 months ago · 10 months after
1/10
Settled

ended toxic relationship

went through severe emotional distress, rediscovered self after breakup

What I wish I knew
self-care is key in healing
BreakupMoving On
@u/StomachEquivalent8477 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

ended toxic relationship

felt genuine peace and happiness after breakup

What I wish I knew
self-care and patience are key
BreakupHealing