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Just Broke Off Engagement
| Mon, 06-26-2006 - 7:51pm |
Well, I just broke off my engagement today. I'm having a rather difficult time. Posts on other boards helped me to realize that there is no happiness with a "mamma's boy." I'm pretty sad right now but I came to this board because I really need some strength to learn how to be single. I'm one of those people that's been in serial relationships pretty much since I was 15 (I'm 27 now). Anyway, I look forward to meeting and chatting with you guys :)
Jamie

I understand being sad, but I think with time if you stay single for awhile, you'll eventually have a moment where you say "WOW! Why didn't I do this before???"
Hey poohbear or Jamie!
Yeah it can definitely be a big adjustment going from being in a couple to single. I had to make that adjustment when I came out of my 8 year relationship. I do live alone but I've been lucky to have many single friends to hang out with on weekends. We go dancing, bar-hopping, clubbing, shopping you name it and it has made being single fun actually.
The best thing I can tell you is to stay busy, focus on yourself and maybe get out there and do all the things you've been wanting to do. Recruit some new friends and try different things. That has helped me and I've been having a lot of fun.
Hey Jamie!
First of all hugs...it's very hard to be at this first stage of the game.
I've been in serious relationships for 6 yrs. straight and just spent the past 5 months single, more than ever before, combined. At first it's tough, and you worry, alot, feeling like everyone else has already hooked up. But I promise, another will come along and you'll feel your heart again, as if you didn't think it worked still. I just met a great guy and I'm looking forward to being in those first stages together.
I live alone and love it! The first couple weeks are weird because you feel like a stranger in your own home, but you busy yourself with unpacking and what not. I think it's important for women to live alone for at least a little, it's a huge confidence booster and reassuring to know that you can do it on your own!
Sounds like you know you made the right choice with breaking off the engagement. You should feel good about that because it takes an incredible amount of strength!
We're all here for your...*hugs*