Have you ever broken up with someone and regretted it?

[coachTanthony]

[Lliam]

Yes. I left one girlfriend for another girl after high school. I later regretted leaving her.

But the one I regretted the most was when I was about 38 years old. Petra was 30 and I was 36 when we met. We wound up living together for almost two years. She was the first woman I ever loved with my heart and soul. She loved me, too.

The reason for our separation is a very long story. It didn't have anything to do with cheating or anything mean. I can't explain it. We still loved each other.

After I left, I felt like I was going to die. I had a constant feeling of having been kicked in the guts to the point of feeling nauseous. When alone, I sometimes curled up and bawled. It took me over a year to pull myself together and move on with my life.

She tried getting back together, but I didn't think we could make it through thick and thin as life-long partners. I wanted her like a junky needs heroin. I didn't go back to her because I was afraid I couldn't survive if we broke up again.

Then I met my future wife when I was 40.

Petra connected with me on Facebook about 18 years after we had last spoken. She was living out of state. We even spoke on the phone a few times. Her voice made me melt. I was overjoyed to be in touch and know that she was doing well.

About five years after we reconnected, I read that she had died from a sudden medical problem at the age of 55.

I was devastated. I am happily married and love my wife deeply. But there is a hole in my heart that will never heal. Even though Petra and I weren't destined to spend our lives together, I will always love her and will never forget her.

[Lliam]

Thanks for the MHO, coach.

[ArrowheadSW]

@Lliam How tragic that she perished at the age of 55! With her name of Petra, was she a Latina?

[Lliam]

@ArrowheadSW. She was actually German. 5'1", natural blonde hair and blue eyes. Brought to this country by her mom when she was 2 years old.

[worldscolide]

Just one. My first. No I'd never want her back, like ever. But I still worry about her in that I hope she's okay, alive, happy and the like.

[OlderAndWiser]

Yes. In 1981, I lived in Tampa and was dating Suzanne. I thought we were a good match but I was moving back to Jacksonville and it was not a good time for me to be in s a relationship. She was a good woman and we always had fun together. She had a very common last name and her family lived on the other side of the country, so i have no idea where she is or what became of her. I hope she found happiness.

[DishLady]

Nope. Keep moving forward. Exes are exes for a reason.

[nolabels]

Yep, I broke off a relationship that I regretted before, during, and for quite a long time afterwards before my heart caught up with my brain and fully accepted that it was really for the best.

35 years later, a few months ago, I saw a recent picture of her and BAM!!!, heartache all over again!

Should I've stayed or should I've gone?
Da-da da-da da-da dah!

[Breanna_nonbinary]

Yes. Just one. I was in love with a beautiful redhead but because I was already in a relationship and because if she knew who I was inside I knew it wouldn’t work. So sadly I had to break her heart and mine too.

[Damaged00]

No. I usually stay too long trying to make it work, so I know I did everything I could so there's no room for regret. So once I'm done, I'm done for good. No going back.

[NathanDavis]

nope... they were always mutual and well thought decisions made

[OfMiceandMen]

Once, she had to leave for another job and we both thought things were going so well between us.

[exitseven]

Nope. I had a good reason for breaking up with all of them. One time I thought that I made a big mistake but later I realized that things worked out the way they were supposed to work out.

[Razp_Sorbet]

No the two people I have broken it off with definitely needed to happen. The relationships were toxic.

[sage2021]

Yes. But just three months later he married someone else 🤷🏼‍♀️

[FarmBoy13]

Mutually agreed to split up and years later I regret it. I have never to this day met someone that I could connect with the same way. At the time I thought I was doing the right thing but years later I regret it

[TommyMountainFigure]

No, but I have regretted not breaking up with someone soon enough!

[just_a_potato]

Nope never, always found something better. Good riddance.

[mobiusforniner]

No. But all except one ex regretted breaking up with me. Lol

[MicahRaine]

Nope.

Maybe because I've never broken up with anyone.

[osmanthus]

No. I've been very clear in my mind about why I wanted to leave those relationships. Premeditated at length, even, before considering to put a full-stop to the situation.

[Anonymous]

Back together with him and because I feel it was all part of God's plan, I never had any regrets while broke up.

[Radiate143]

Never. I suck at choosing but, I'm good at leaving.

[Crazzyyworld]

Someone proposed me and I rejected. I regret it.

[Account]

Nope. It was the right thing at the right time.

[msc545]

About 3 minutes of regret, yes.

[paledreams]

Nope

[Wiredone]

No. I got rid of them for a reason

[electromagnetic]

Nope.

[Yannae]

Not once.

[Dongie]

Nope.

[sirderpsalot123]

Nope

[In_Trance]

Never