How to heal from being strung for a year?

[Anonymous]

After being strung along for a year and a half I’m hurting and a part of me has almost given up on men all together because it has not happened once or twice. I have kept myself busy with my studies and started new hobbies however this guy still manages to find a way to try to work himself back into my life and at times stalk me. I have blocked him. I have come to a realization the last time he had spoke to me that it was never really love at all but rather he used me. Just looking for any advice on how to move forward and not become so bitter. I have accepted long time ago that it was never the right person. I wish they were honest to me in the first place and not coming back into my life when their relationship with other people weren’t working out.

[Anonymous]

I can relate to your situation. I know how painful it is when you've been strung along like that.

You are doing the right thing by keeping busy. There's no quick remedy to get over the hurt. I would never let him back in your life again. Make it clear he can never use you again by having zero contact with him.

Keeping busy helps you to gradually move on. But like with every heartache, time is your best friend. Just take it from day to day. Try not to think about what he did to you. Every time your thoughts drift to thinking about him, focus your attention on something more productive. The distraction technique helps you to eventually let go and move on

[Opinion Owner]

Thank you for the MHO

[BarryLiverstone]

To get past bitter you want to feel apathetic eventually. So that you feel no emotions regarding him. So feel bitter in the short term but keep him blocked and keep him away

[BarryLiverstone]

Ty for MHO. Do you feel bitter?

[Asker]

You’re welcome Barry and yes I do Thanks. :))

[BarryLiverstone]

You are welcome (sorry I don’t know your name). Eventually that bitterness will fade

[Asker]

Yeah, I’ve come to accept that their are garbage people out there. My names Alia

[BarryLiverstone]

Hi Alia, it’s nice to meet you. Yes some people have more self worth than others. It’s a good skill to know when you can trim them out of your life