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04-01-14, 07:56 AM
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04-01-14, 07:56 AM
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Well, it's been a long couple weeks. Back from Europe. Thanks all for the advice, did lots of walking, and hit as many sights and places as possible! Had fun and lots of memories. Did not enjoy the trip back with 30+ hours of traveling, after missing my flight because of a subway construction in London, and delays in Newark because of weather, which landed me with STILL no luggage.
Unfortunately I broke up with my girlfriend. She's studying abroad in England and the reason I went over there in the first place. I mentioned some of my concerns with the relationship in this thread before I think, I won't bring them up again in detail, but basically maturity, long distance, places in life, etc. But pretty much during the trip I decided even though I loved her and wished things would work, I needed to move on. So I ended things. She is completely destroyed (timing was obviously not great with trip and I'm not sure she ever thought I'd really do it), and I'm not doing much better, actually quite torn up and feeling really guilty. But I know it was the right thing to do, just really is gonna suck for a bit.
Unfortunately I broke up with my girlfriend. She's studying abroad in England and the reason I went over there in the first place. I mentioned some of my concerns with the relationship in this thread before I think, I won't bring them up again in detail, but basically maturity, long distance, places in life, etc. But pretty much during the trip I decided even though I loved her and wished things would work, I needed to move on. So I ended things. She is completely destroyed (timing was obviously not great with trip and I'm not sure she ever thought I'd really do it), and I'm not doing much better, actually quite torn up and feeling really guilty. But I know it was the right thing to do, just really is gonna suck for a bit.
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Better yet, uci bans champagne uncorking at podium ceremonies due to its freudian undetertones
UCI to Ban Champagne Use During Podium Ceremonies ? Peloton
UCI to Ban Champagne Use During Podium Ceremonies ? Peloton
04-01-14, 08:22 AM
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Well, it's been a long couple weeks. Back from Europe. Thanks all for the advice, did lots of walking, and hit as many sights and places as possible! Had fun and lots of memories. Did not enjoy the trip back with 30+ hours of traveling, after missing my flight because of a subway construction in London, and delays in Newark because of weather, which landed me with STILL no luggage.
Unfortunately I broke up with my girlfriend. She's studying abroad in England and the reason I went over there in the first place. I mentioned some of my concerns with the relationship in this thread before I think, I won't bring them up again in detail, but basically maturity, long distance, places in life, etc. But pretty much during the trip I decided even though I loved her and wished things would work, I needed to move on. So I ended things. She is completely destroyed (timing was obviously not great with trip and I'm not sure she ever thought I'd really do it), and I'm not doing much better, actually quite torn up and feeling really guilty. But I know it was the right thing to do, just really is gonna suck for a bit.
Unfortunately I broke up with my girlfriend. She's studying abroad in England and the reason I went over there in the first place. I mentioned some of my concerns with the relationship in this thread before I think, I won't bring them up again in detail, but basically maturity, long distance, places in life, etc. But pretty much during the trip I decided even though I loved her and wished things would work, I needed to move on. So I ended things. She is completely destroyed (timing was obviously not great with trip and I'm not sure she ever thought I'd really do it), and I'm not doing much better, actually quite torn up and feeling really guilty. But I know it was the right thing to do, just really is gonna suck for a bit.
04-01-14, 08:28 AM
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Creatre, oof. Chin up buddy.
04-01-14, 09:04 AM
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Creatre, hang in there.
04-01-14, 09:15 AM
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Creatre sounds like you thought about it and made a difficult decision. My gut says that it's probably the right move. I didn't know how to make tough relationship decisions when I was younger and it really sapped the life out of me, literally for years.
One thing that really helped was a "no contact" agreement between one particular ex and me. We knew that even talking on the phone would pull us into the relationship quagmire so we agreed not to even talk to each other for a year. Since I was the "broken up with" one I tried really hard to stand by that agreement. She ended up breaking it about a month early, to my surprise, and things were okay. She's the only ex- I am close to and we sporadically email/talk-to/see each other even now. I think our agreement was a big part of it.
One thing that really helped was a "no contact" agreement between one particular ex and me. We knew that even talking on the phone would pull us into the relationship quagmire so we agreed not to even talk to each other for a year. Since I was the "broken up with" one I tried really hard to stand by that agreement. She ended up breaking it about a month early, to my surprise, and things were okay. She's the only ex- I am close to and we sporadically email/talk-to/see each other even now. I think our agreement was a big part of it.
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04-01-14, 09:22 AM
Making a kilometer blurry
Creatre sounds like you thought about it and made a difficult decision. My gut says that it's probably the right move. I didn't know how to make tough relationship decisions when I was younger and it really sapped the life out of me, literally for years.
One thing that really helped was a "no contact" agreement between one particular ex and me. We knew that even talking on the phone would pull us into the relationship quagmire so we agreed not to even talk to each other for a year. Since I was the "broken up with" one I tried really hard to stand by that agreement. She ended up breaking it about a month early, to my surprise, and things were okay. She's the only ex- I am close to and we sporadically email/talk-to/see each other even now. I think our agreement was a big part of it.
One thing that really helped was a "no contact" agreement between one particular ex and me. We knew that even talking on the phone would pull us into the relationship quagmire so we agreed not to even talk to each other for a year. Since I was the "broken up with" one I tried really hard to stand by that agreement. She ended up breaking it about a month early, to my surprise, and things were okay. She's the only ex- I am close to and we sporadically email/talk-to/see each other even now. I think our agreement was a big part of it.
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Well, it's been a long couple weeks. Back from Europe. Thanks all for the advice, did lots of walking, and hit as many sights and places as possible! Had fun and lots of memories. Did not enjoy the trip back with 30+ hours of traveling, after missing my flight because of a subway construction in London, and delays in Newark because of weather, which landed me with STILL no luggage.
Unfortunately I broke up with my girlfriend. She's studying abroad in England and the reason I went over there in the first place. I mentioned some of my concerns with the relationship in this thread before I think, I won't bring them up again in detail, but basically maturity, long distance, places in life, etc. But pretty much during the trip I decided even though I loved her and wished things would work, I needed to move on. So I ended things. She is completely destroyed (timing was obviously not great with trip and I'm not sure she ever thought I'd really do it), and I'm not doing much better, actually quite torn up and feeling really guilty. But I know it was the right thing to do, just really is gonna suck for a bit.
Unfortunately I broke up with my girlfriend. She's studying abroad in England and the reason I went over there in the first place. I mentioned some of my concerns with the relationship in this thread before I think, I won't bring them up again in detail, but basically maturity, long distance, places in life, etc. But pretty much during the trip I decided even though I loved her and wished things would work, I needed to move on. So I ended things. She is completely destroyed (timing was obviously not great with trip and I'm not sure she ever thought I'd really do it), and I'm not doing much better, actually quite torn up and feeling really guilty. But I know it was the right thing to do, just really is gonna suck for a bit.
My gf and I were together for 3.5 years and then she decided to do a study abroad thing for 4 years in SouthAmerica. After 6 months I called her to break up, it was dumb. We couldn't have a normal conversation because I'd have to buy calling cards all the time. Her internet sucked so everytime we tried a skype call it was annoying due to all the disconnects. The time of day difference was annoying too and "planning" a conversation was HORRIBLE. It was a terrible 6 months. We were both a bit sad about breaking up but we sorta got over it over a month or so. She later came back from that school and decided not to go back(it wasn't fully accredited, imo, sketch) so it was good that she came back.
We've been together now 5 years. Honestly long distance, imo, is SUPER hard. I don't know anyone that made it work, but I've heard stories about some working out. It literally felt like a full time job planning our phone conversations and having long chats on skype. I hated it.
It could still workout in the future, she could return, etc! I think you made the right decision for the time being.
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I don't intend to sound cruel, but in a way I envy you. As I'm in my 3rd year of being married, and like 7th? 8th? year with being with my wife, I miss some of the highs and lows of dating. I miss that new-relationship smell, and in a sense the hurt you risk with that whole scene.
It might suck now, but man, you're alive!
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Creatre, sorry to hear that.
I've long thought this was a good way of dealing with breakups: The Definitive Post-Breakup Guide: The KSK Sex & Fantasy Football Mailbag | Kissing Suzy Kolber
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So last night I installed a cartboard shield that hangs from the ceiling of my garage that will limit visibility to bikes hanging in the garage.
I was pretty proud what I accomplished with some old boxes and some zip ties.
My gf gets home and says, "wtf is that crap hanging in the garage"
I explain to her what its intended purpose is and she responds with, "wow I thought you were a legit engineer, you should ask the uni for your money back".
I was fairly insulted but I started laughing, "you wish you could pull this off with just zip ties and cartboard!!"
I'll take a pic later tonight for your guys' approval. I'm pretty sure I won our debate
I was pretty proud what I accomplished with some old boxes and some zip ties.
My gf gets home and says, "wtf is that crap hanging in the garage"
I explain to her what its intended purpose is and she responds with, "wow I thought you were a legit engineer, you should ask the uni for your money back".
I was fairly insulted but I started laughing, "you wish you could pull this off with just zip ties and cartboard!!"
I'll take a pic later tonight for your guys' approval. I'm pretty sure I won our debate
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So last night I installed a cartboard shield that hangs from the ceiling of my garage that will limit visibility to bikes hanging in the garage.
I was pretty proud what I accomplished with some old boxes and some zip ties.
My gf gets home and says, "wtf is that crap hanging in the garage"
I explain to her what its intended purpose is and she responds with, "wow I thought you were a legit engineer, you should ask the uni for your money back".
I was fairly insulted but I started laughing, "you wish you could pull this off with just zip ties and cartboard!!"
I'll take a pic later tonight for your guys' approval. I'm pretty sure I won our debate
I was pretty proud what I accomplished with some old boxes and some zip ties.
My gf gets home and says, "wtf is that crap hanging in the garage"
I explain to her what its intended purpose is and she responds with, "wow I thought you were a legit engineer, you should ask the uni for your money back".
I was fairly insulted but I started laughing, "you wish you could pull this off with just zip ties and cartboard!!"
I'll take a pic later tonight for your guys' approval. I'm pretty sure I won our debate
04-01-14, 11:12 AM
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Thanks everyone for all the comments. Just gotta push on. Gonna go for a nice ride tonight in the sun and 80s, finally spring here.
LOL. I actually googled it to make sure I hadn't been spelling it wrong all my life.
LOL. I actually googled it to make sure I hadn't been spelling it wrong all my life.
04-01-14, 11:17 AM
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Creatre sounds like you thought about it and made a difficult decision. My gut says that it's probably the right move. I didn't know how to make tough relationship decisions when I was younger and it really sapped the life out of me, literally for years.
One thing that really helped was a "no contact" agreement between one particular ex and me. We knew that even talking on the phone would pull us into the relationship quagmire so we agreed not to even talk to each other for a year. Since I was the "broken up with" one I tried really hard to stand by that agreement. She ended up breaking it about a month early, to my surprise, and things were okay. She's the only ex- I am close to and we sporadically email/talk-to/see each other even now. I think our agreement was a big part of it.
One thing that really helped was a "no contact" agreement between one particular ex and me. We knew that even talking on the phone would pull us into the relationship quagmire so we agreed not to even talk to each other for a year. Since I was the "broken up with" one I tried really hard to stand by that agreement. She ended up breaking it about a month early, to my surprise, and things were okay. She's the only ex- I am close to and we sporadically email/talk-to/see each other even now. I think our agreement was a big part of it.
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Bummer to hear, Creature, but you've definitely made the right decision. I've made that call before and other times, I've resisted. Although it will take some time, you will be immeasurably more happy for this decision. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy your ride, and enjoy your friends. Focus on yourself for a while, and your contentment will only grow.
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Another +1 to support for Creatre. Sounds like a really tough decision, and it seems like you're handling it all very maturely.
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Uhm, I think there's this device called curtains; might have just a little more finished look.
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Creatre, I'm on the other end of the break up scene... Don't feel too guilty she'll move on and recover. You take care of yourself and do what's good for you...
And yes meeting new people, or re-connecting with old friends, is exciting and fun!
And yes meeting new people, or re-connecting with old friends, is exciting and fun!
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04-01-14, 01:16 PM
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