How long does it normally take?

I dated a guy for 2 years. He was my first love, my first everything. And we broke up a year ago and to this day I still think about him, still miss him, still hurt when I am reminded of him. I've dated again since the break up, I've had numerous hook ups, I've done the whole "keeping yourself occupied" deal, but so far, nothing has worked to help me get over that relationship.

Is it time?
Its already been a year, how much more time do I need?

Is it that I'm not meeting anyone?
I've gone on hundreds of dates, have had plenty of potentials and/or flings, trying to put myself out there to move on. That doesn't seem to work.

Is it that I'm not staying busy enough?
I occupy pretty much all my time working (I have THREE jobs), I'm actively involved in an adult womens group at a church every Monday evening. Ballet practice every Tuesday evening. I play in an indoor Soccer league every Wednesday and Saturday. And the other nights I usually go dancing or watch a movie or read or hang with friends. I'm CONSTANTLY staying busy. Even so, none of that helps me forget him.

So I guess to answer your question.I don't think there really is an answer to your question. Every situation is different.

I wish there was some standard on the length of time one should grieve a failed relationship. THere'd be a lot more happy people.

depends on how long the relationship was, how the person felt, ect. Short relations tend to be easier to get over. long relations, is tougher because a lot of effort went into building the relationship. The feelings are a lot deeper than any short relation. And it also depends if one was in love or if one just had love for another.

A long time, usually you'll say you're over it but you're not. I don't think you ever really get over anyone completely but you learn to move on.

my understanding was the length of time the relationship lasted x's 2.

Depends. If I broke up with him, chances are I have already checked out of the relationship, so not long. If he broke up with me, and I was really into him, then it takes longer, but I try to keep myself amused, to keep from going insane thinking about him. But, if he broke up with me, but it wasn't anything serious, probably not too long. But everyone's different, and the circumstances behind the break up will inevitably affect the amount of time it takes to get over someone.

It has been two weeks now since he broke up with me and I still miss him. I guess maybe because it was a two years relation ship it might take quiet a long time to get over it. Some tell me it might take months or a whole year but I guess maybe because I didn't get a closure it might take longer. After all I think it depends on when you lose hope and finally gave up.

Along time I can say that it's not good but really too many months!

Anywhere from several weeks to several months.

after my first boyfriend it took about a year but only because I thought about him allll the time and didn't even attempt to move on.After my second serious boyfriend it took me about a month because I started looking elsewhere. Really the best thing to do is go out and enjoy yourself and meet people!

never, until I find someone else.

Depends on how long the realtionship was and how the relationship was.

One day to let it soak in.
One day to mope.
One day to rebound.

Depends on many things.

There's a girl that every time I think of her, I despise her. She is the very essence of all that is wrong with girls (not women! I love women!), and I'm angry that God continues to reward her and bless people like her, while I am ignored.

The frustration and hurt from her and people like her has been going on for a long time. And from her, it's been going on for almost 2 years.

I dated someone- my first kiss, in fact - and was over her in 10 minutes. (Officially) I think the worst part about me is that I'm incredibly easy to break up with, because I figure that if that's what they want, that's what they choose. I'm not going to insist that someone remain with me if they can't stand the sight of me or really disrespect me the ways she did.

However, I will always be affected by HOW she cheated on me, and with WHO.

There was a girl who claimed to love me incredibly deeply; less than a week later, she's crying to some other guy about how much she loves him and needs to be with him.

I needed to break it off with her. I love her as a human being, and as a Christian would, and sadly, I'd probably still be tempted to help her out, but I know that I simply can not be around her for my own well being.

It still does hurt, however, to know that her supposed interest was also interest for at least two other guys, because I did have feelings for her, and did love her, that is, as much as someone doing that sort of thing to another would allow.

Am I over her? Yes, in many ways. Like my other ex, I do not need someone who doesn't want me, or is always trying to make me feel like the bad guy. Do I harbor anger towards her? Not really. just mainly disappointment.

if you keep thinking about someone you're not going to be over them , stop thinking and start looking for a new one.good luck

Depends on how long you were together, how and why it ended and who ended it. Whenever you accept what's done is done is the rule of thumb.

For me, my ex left me the day before Valentines Day after a two year relationship and hooked up with some other guy the next that so (in her words) "she wouldn't feel alone." My ego was destroyed and my emotional state was in tatters. It took me some time but I think I am seeing the light at the end of the "emotional pain" tunnel.