- There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won't anymore, and who always will. So don't worry about people from your
I broke up with my ex a week ago, and we had no contact from Sunday afternoon until this past Thursday afternoon when I saw him at the store. I looked at him to see how he would react to seeing me (he was standing outside the door of the store talking with a couple construction workers). He smiled and said 'hi', I returned the smile and said 'hi' and I continued walking inside so he didn't have an opportunity to talk to me (and I knew that I couldn't handle it emotionally because we broke up on friendly terms and I still have feelings for him). I bought the items I needed to, and thankfully he had left by the time I was finished. I walked all the way home as quickly as I could, then I had my little meltdown at home behind closed doors (which also included calling my friends and eating chocolate ice cream for supper!). I figure that I want his last impression of me to be of someone with class. Be polite, be casual, and if you feel yourself becoming overwhelmed, remove yourself from the situation. All the best.
Welcome to the board smarteacher,
There have been a few posts about seeing an ex - some did really well, then brokedown at home after, some left early - every one reacts differently.
Do you have to hang out in the circle of friends?
I did after over 2 months of no contact when I went to pick up my things. I rocked the meeting, and went home and cried.
But like carrie said, depends on the person. Personally, I don't mind if this no contact thing goes on for the next 10 years.
all the best
Hello from a fellow teacher....
I broke up with my ex a week ago, and we had no contact from Sunday afternoon until this past Thursday afternoon when I saw him at the store. I looked at him to see how he would react to seeing me (he was standing outside the door of the store talking with a couple construction workers). He smiled and said 'hi', I returned the smile and said 'hi' and I continued walking inside so he didn't have an opportunity to talk to me (and I knew that I couldn't handle it emotionally because we broke up on friendly terms and I still have feelings for him). I bought the items I needed to, and thankfully he had left by the time I was finished. I walked all the way home as quickly as I could, then I had my little meltdown at home behind closed doors (which also included calling my friends and eating chocolate ice cream for supper!). I figure that I want his last impression of me to be of someone with class. Be polite, be casual, and if you feel yourself becoming overwhelmed, remove yourself from the situation. All the best.
hugs, lisa