They are lost. They really can't love anyone after they "check out." They can't even figure themselves out so it's impossible for them to have a meaningful relationship with another person.
The person they do get involved with is just as broken as they are most times.
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she used the term if i'm nice to you,you think we'd try to be back together, ignored it.
Yes, ignore this. Sounds like pretty poor excuse for not being nice to you doesn't it? Pay no mind.
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Will the emptiness we feel inside, go away?
Yes, it gets much better AYK. It takes time. You allow yourself to feel these feelings and grieve. The important part is to keep moving forward and realize that you are healing. Don't sit still dwelling on them, allow yourself to feel then it's forward you go.
It takes time, there are no shortcuts here. Keep pressing forward and improving you.
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I know everyone is different, but when we start to feel better?
Correct it is different for everyone. Placing your focus on you and your children is what you have to do.
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Wife dropped by clothes for son, they were shirts from different family vacations we had had....
I gave them and xmas presents back to her, said i didn't need to be reminded of a happier time.
she did wave, i didn't respond and walked away.
They all do some strange things. Try not to read into them, it will do nothing but spin you out. I have had the exact same thing happen as far as the shirts go.
Now wait a minute here....What happened to the quiet, cool, confident and strong AYK??
Listen, she is not going to let you see it but she feels very guilty for what she is doing. That's where the anger and justification comes in. What outcome where you hoping for by giving the shirts and presents back?
Please remember she can't deal with her own feelings right now, you can't expect her to even consider yours. She hasn't and won't for quite some time. The next time something like this happens I suggest you smile, thank her and if it's hard for you to deal with, box the stuff up and and store it somewhere. I made the same mistakes and it only serves to shove them further away.
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i've been giving my stuff from old place away,really don't want the memories. she calls it disrespectful. ignored it.
Again....remember what you have learned. This is how she feels. How does she know your giving all this away?
Guilt will not bring her home my friend. Pack it up and store it somewhere for the time being.
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she's still making fun of me, but who cares.not taking to heart anymore, can't believe how much she had me taking that stuff personally.
Good man....don't get caught up in this....be above it.
Be careful when it comes to your new neighbor too. Remeber to keep quiet. You have to live next to them. You don't want the whole neighborhood in on your business. It doesn't sound like he is handling this very well either. Most people in this situation won't give you the advice you want to follow.
