Have you ever cried for someone after a breakup? If yes, why?

[Elena_Stewart]

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2 mo

I didn't include the girls, because I know they will cry after the breakup.

[Lliam]

Once.
I had girlfriends from the time I was 16. But when I was 36, I met a 30 year old. We wound up living together for over a year. She's the first women I truly loved. I loved her with my heart and soul. And she loved me.

As it turned out, we were not destined to be life-long partners and separated. It wasn't over cheating or anything mean. It's too complicated to explain. We still loved each other.

But afterwards I constantly had a feeling in my gut like I had the wind kicked out of me. It was so bad that I sometimes felt nauseous. At times, when I was alone, I doubled over and bawled.

It took a year for me to pull myself together and move on with my life.

[Elena_Stewart]

Wow, that’s was intense

[Elena_Stewart]

That*

[Lliam]

Thanks for the MHO, Elena.

[Elena_Stewart]

You welcome🙂

[NathanDavis]

twice, but... was bittersweet, and mostly, hopeful happiness about it...

[NathanDavis]

and they were mutual, in good terms breakups... not hellish ones

[AaronKrieger]

Oh, I definitely have.

When you have a type of chemistry with someone that you can tell what you're both likely thinking, can laugh easily, and shared many personal moments together - it is something very special. For an ex of mine, we had that - I cried when breaking up with her and it was one of the most painful things I have done.

I was not in love with her anymore, but I cared for her deeply and I still do. It sucks knowing you are hurting them especially if they depend on you emotionally. Also, that you will not see or talk to her anymore.

[JHNS98]

I have. Met this girl at a summer camp six years ago. She was great and I had intense feelings for her. She broke it off after I crossed some boundary one night, and it hurt me in a significant way.

Before that though, I also had a crush on another friend of mine after meeting her on a bus. We started commuting to high school together twice a week. She already had a boyfriend though, so I already knew it was a dead end, which hurt. Didn't move on from her for the next six months.

[JacobJordan]

I haven't cried at funerals for anyone or weddings for anyone. I certainly wouldn't cry over a relationship. I am a one and done guy anyways. Happily married so done. Should that end somehow then I shall remain single. Already have it planned just in case. I know the odds of needing it are near zero though

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, after my first ex-girlfriend broke up with me, but I learned to move on, but it took a long time. Yes, I cried because I thought she loved me, but she didn't. I even gave her my class ring and engagement ring.

[Elena_Stewart]

That’s so tough

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

@elena_stewart Yeah, it was

[SolitarySolace]

No, I don't remember ever crying after my exes cheated on me. It got easier until I decides to stop having relationships altogether

[JayBones]

No. Because that wouldn't make any sense or serve any purpose.

[Anonymous]

Maybe when I was younger and didn't understand women. I wore my heart on my sleeve when I was younger.

[Anonymous]

Oh yeah, I got wayyy too attached and the breakup felt like it took a part of my soul.

It only lasted a year and it took several to finally get a hold of myself.

[Bricealan]

More times than I can count.

[Bricealan]

I was broken hearted after losing them, even when I had to break off

[Elena_Stewart]

Does this become less over time or it always the same?

[Bricealan]

@elena_stewart I still think about them

[maj1nall]

Yes, you do. Because you get used to the person, you love them and when it's over you feel empty.