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Hey Mel,
You are such an inspiration!
Keep up the great work!
Nice NC pep talk
Jess
Hi Mel.
Your last post sounds about right.
I think I am just hitting that spot.
Good I am so glad!!
Hey Mel!!!
You're so great!!!
you impress me...
Im still struggling with NC .. Ha ha
But I will never break that NC
I am about to reach 30 days of NC but I feel pain sometime which means I am not ready to reconnect with him
But I know The Day.. There's always a Brand new day ahead right?
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So I've had these badass plans for this weekend that I've been anticipating for weeks! Four of my friends and I are going to an amusement park a couple of hours away.
Here's the complication: my ex might be there on that exact day! How annoying! It's a 50/50 chance. Our mutual friend is taking "some of his friends" along with my girl friends to the same place this weekend. I didn't ask who those friends are, cuz that's potentially asking about my ex. Just to be safe, I'm assuming it's possible.
I'm wondering if I should take my chances and go to the amusement park anyway. Why should I let this ruin my fun? If I was 100% sure he was going, I wouldn't go. But Saturday is my preferred day. No school the next day, no mandatory homework to worry about, plus it works out for the friends I'm taking. It's just a good day to go.
Worst case scenario, if I did run into my ex, I don't think it'll be catastrophic for me. I mean, it's already been over 30 days, and I'm feeling hella good right now. If my ex does see me, I'll be looking good! I got a hair cut, I've been working out, whitening my teeth every day, bought some sexy eye makeup, getting my nails done lol...I'll be feeling and looking confident.
It looks like I may have to go Sunday regardless of not knowing if my ex is going. At the same time, though, I've been looking forward to this Saturday for such a long time. That's what is making me consider both ways. Does anyone have other suggestions about this predicament?
i think you should go and have fun!
but keep your head straight make sure you're normal dont avoid him or act mean and indifferent treat him like you would treat any other guy friend
hope you have a fun saturday!
MelanieStryder said:
It looks like I may have to go Sunday regardless of not knowing if my ex is going. At the same time, though, I've been looking forward to this Saturday for such a long time. That's what is making me consider both ways.
You don't "have to do" anything, you always have a choice.
Follow your gut instinct, it is usually always right.
If you decide to go, this is handled in the NC articles on my Blog (how to act if you run into your ex in public).
Just do pretty much what 130492 said, but you can brush up by re-reading the NC articles on my Blog.
Also don't obviously avoid him, but don't let him crowd you either.
Just keep in mind the difference between maintaining no contact, and breaking no contact, and you should be fine, and don't drink.
If there are any plans of drinking and the possibility of running into your ex boyfriend, this is a recipe for fucking disaster...don't do it.
Stay Strong!
My ex just texted me out of the blue!!! I've been in NC roughly 35 days. I told you guys he might reach out to me this month, and I was right! My intuition prepared me for this moment!!
All he said was "hey Melanie! Howve you been?"
HAHA!! He is reaching out. (Btw I'm going to the theme park probably tomorrow. Won't see my ex.)
I'm so far into NC that I was wondering if I still resend NC. I know he probably won't text me again...On the other hand, I may be ready for reconnection pretty soon.
A long time ago, I told him we can't be friends.. and responding to this in any form will mess me up at the moment. I'm just going to relax for now and get my thoughts together... I know the typical response is to send NC again, but do I do that even tho I am so far into my evolution? I suppose that's only if they don't stop buggin you. I'm very happy with not replying.
MelanieStryder said:
My ex just texted me out of the blue!!! I've been in NC roughly 35 days. I told you guys he might reach out to me this month, and I was right! My intuition prepared me for this moment!!
All he said was "hey Melanie! Howve you been?"
HAHA!! He is reaching out. (Btw I'm going to the theme park probably tomorrow. Won't see my ex.)
I'm so far into NC that I was wondering if I still resend NC.
First, you don't have to re-send NC if you didn't break NC, and if he only tried to contact you once you can just ignore it.
Now, if he keeps bugging you hit his ass with the NC message again to reaffirm your position, you will not be pushed into breaking NC before you're ready.
He is trying to lure you into the "just friends" zone.
Although this is a good sign, it doesn't mean he is ready to reconnect yet, this shows that his personal evolution is kicking in...give it another month, at least, and see what happens.
Stay Strong!
WOW! I feel AMAZING!
This is incredible. I'll be honest, having my ex text me yesterday really gave me an ego boost. The fact that he hasn't respected my wish a second time makes me beam on the inside!!
I can't help it! I was doing just fine on my own, but the fact that he slipped up with a friendly text makes me feel even better!!
The NC message said it all, I want my space! And I don't care for his friendship. He is cracking under the pressure of NC!
I truly want to move on. I know my evolution is really chugging along, because I AM SICK of him lingering around. Ugh. I don't care if I never see him again, because HE will be hurting. After he broke up with me, he told me he had Melanie withrawls just after 3 days or so. A month must be really messing with his mind! That knowledge makes me even stronger. I don't even really want him back as a boyfriend.
I know I was an amazing girlfriend, and an even better friend! But seriously, I want to MOVE ON!!!!! Not just from my ex, but with life. I want to go to college and start the next chapter of my life. I want to leave him behind...close this chapter and start a new one!
I'm actually laughing interally about the fact that I HAVE ALL THE POWER!!! He is fishing out for my friendship and I'm not biting the hook. I smile at the fact that he's probably feeling really awkward by sending me something. Whatever! I don't have a care in the world how it feels for him right now. I am feeling incredible and that's all that matters in my world.
I went to the amusement park today with my best friend. I didn't even have those moments where I thought "Ohh, my ex and I used to ride this rollercoaster all the time..." I would've done that before NC, but not now!!! HAHA!
I must give off this auora of "potential girlfriend" because boys are coming around more and more. I'm feeling confident, beautiful, and increasingly indifferent towards my ex. This will drive him crazy! But that's a side effect, not the purpose! I love NC!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Scott (for not banning me when I probably should've been lol) because I would've never got to this point so quickly on my own! And now I know what to do for my future boyfriends who actually matter!
THANKS!!!
MelanieStryder said:
I love NC!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Scott (for not banning me when I probably should've been lol) because I would've never got to this point so quickly on my own!
Actually, you probably would have.
You see you don't really need to post to succeed with no contact.
The reason I ban people is because I feel that they have become way too comfortable in our forum, and they are using it as a sounding board, they have stopped evolving.
If I didn't ban them they would be stuck, so I give them one last push.
Hopefully getting banned pisses them off enough to get them mad enough not to give up.
If they do decide to just give up at least the rest of us won't have to hear about it, right?
Listen to them piss and moan about how it hurts and all that bullshit, that doesn't help anyone.
If this plan isn't working for them they should go try something else, maybe seek professional counseling.
The last thing they should do is give up.
When I feel people have given up, or when new members didn't read the plan (not serious), I ban them.
It's a tough job sometimes, but I follow my gut feelings.
If I didn't do what I do this place would be full of people hiding from their problems instead of facing them, and solving them.
I did not create this place for that reason, there are plenty of those forums out there already, and if that is what you need (a place to post) go use one of them.
When I make someone inactive they can still read our forum, they just can't post, or PM anymore.
Note - If they were smart and followed the plan they would already have forum buddies email addresses and their own support system set up...if they were smart.
But if they weren't smart...
This gives them 3 choices either continue with the plan without posting, or go somewhere else for help, or to just give up completely.
Either way they can't hide in here anymore, and fool themselves into believing they are doing the best they can.
I am all about helping people to help themselves, and I will do whatever it takes...sometimes that means banning them.
I never knew what I was getting myself into when I opened our forum, but I won't close this place down, I will just weed out the people who don't belong here, and it's a pain in the ass.
Don't give up on the plan, and you won't get banned, you will leave here on your own with your life back, and happy again.
Stay Strong Everyone!
I'm officially kicking ass.
Jus' sayin.
Where do I start?? Read on, SO many fabulous things are happening to me in my personal world!
Really quickly, when I was out of town last weekend, my ex's dorky friend texted me and mentioned that my ex was talking about how he had tried to text me earlier. Ego boost. Who cares. Had a blast. Didn't reply.
I'm now talking to a cute boy now and we're seeing a movie on Saturday. He is sooo excited to see me every day. I have to make up excuses not to see him! I want to take things slow, oh so slow. Boys like it when you're not avaliable all the time, right? Well, that's what I'm doing now. He's anticipating this weekend like crazy!
We don't have too much in common, BUT, he is so interesting and a fresh breath of air. He is completely interested in me which is so nice. I feel that "honeymoon stage" buzz when I'm around him. Aahhh...how wonderful it is to feel butterflies instead of anxiety!
The thought of my ex is fading farther and father away... see ya! The rest of my mental energy is spent daydreaming about this charming boy! I do not want to get in a full-blown committed relationship right now, but I do want to go on dates with this boy, like movies and such. Life is so nice...
BUT, there's a DILEMMA!
What do I do?
There is a huge rival football game next week against my school and my ex's. He will totally be there, but I always go to the rival side to hang out with my friends from that school. I really want to see my rival friends, but chances are my ex is going to text me if I'm at the game, and I'll run into him, he'll notice I haven't replied, yadda yadda.
I feel pretty damn close to reconnection. Is it best to go ahead and start my reconnection process BEFORE the huge rival football game? That may save me a lot of unnecessary drama.
Or is it best if I appear hot and indifferent towards him? I know that Scott told me to wait another month, which falls around October 11 now, but I think I should mention the football game thing...
If reconnection is best, then I can handle it. What's the best action?
Hey melanie. Im new here and just starting my journey and i can clearly see your still using excuses. until you know in your heart you are ready you should not reconcile. The fact that your asking for advice shows your not ready. football games..weddings.. Hurricane.. Whatever.. Its no excuse to accel your reconciliation until YOU are ready.
I suspect its not yet time....do an indepth analysis of your mindset..make impartial evaluation of yourself...
If you go wrong with your reconcilation,you will be in square obe once again..
Kk
Guess it's not the right time yet...coz you still care even you have a cute boy around you...so maybe ur not ready.. And i guess it's always a nice thing to start a new relationship than to obtain the old one...
hey! im so happy for you
i think wait after the 11th but at the rival game if he does bump into you be poliet and also if he texts and asks you why you havent been replying just say you've been really busy and had alot going on so you forgot to or something
hope you have fun!
Hey Mel - sorry i haven't been around in ages! I agree with everyone above... do nto do a reconnection. If you bump into him then do what scott advises and be civil - but nothing more. Don't go out of your way to make contact, not yet.
I dated a guy recently and it totally took the focus off of my ex but as soon as that has died down the feelings for my ex have resurfaced - try and keep focused on moving forward and you're doing really well by takign it slow with this new guy!
Have fun with your mates at the game and try to not think about the ex at all. If he's there then so what, you've got better things to think about and you'll be having heaps of fun with yrou mates so you probably won't even notice him ;D x
Hey Mel,
Hope you have been well. Congrats on your evolution and meeting a boy. I have been quiet for a while since I've been taking my healing to a new level. Looking back at all the relationships I had, I can see a clear pattern. Someone I loved then a couple of guys I used and didn't care too much about. I know lots of material says to date again. It just doesn't sound like you are ready yet if you go on about a new guy and keep thinking about getting back with your ex. This is my opinion and only an opinion...I think you are at a pivotal time to really heal and not start a long pattern for which you may have to heal later. You are at a great time of your life. Enjoy every moment and your independence. You are an amazing girl with great strengths. If you really feel ready you know I'll support you. Try to just really think hard about your choices now and the motives behind them. It would be tough to be the girl who meets a great guy who is secretly plotting to get back with his ex. This is a little motherly and I'll apologize now. After experiencing true grief and pain over the last few weeks I see some of the choices I made were not worth the payoff.
Big hugs,
Jess
MelanieStryder said:
If reconnection is best, then I can handle it. What's the best action?
Do NOT attempt to reconnect at a game...follow the plan, OK?
Chapter 6 of MOMU and the last stage of the free plan will give you plenty of ideas.
Meanwhile your personal evolution sounds like it is in full bloom, don't kill it by thinking about reconnection too soon...become your own woman first.
This "cute guy" is proof that your self confidence is coming into fruition, your ability to attract is back...give it time, OK?
The bottom line is: If you don't think you're happiness is worth all this effort, why should anyone else?
Love rewards patience...stay the course.
You're doing great!
Stay Strong!
Hey everyone!
WOW! Thank you so much for the powerful feedback. I appreciate it greatly!! It is so wonderful to find so many viewpoints from different supporters after logging on. A thousand thank yous!!
I'm seeing beautiful results. Both from my ex and from my personal evolution.
My ex texted me as I was driving home from my date. He put a little more personality in this one. He said, "Mel Bell! Wat up!? Hahah howve u been doin?" He called me by my nickname?!
He would rarely do that while we were dating. It blew my mind, in a funny way!
I find it really ironic how I was swooning over my new boy when I got his text.
This new boy is just days away from asking me out, probably by the end of the week. He's obsessed with me. I'm kind of dreading it. Mostly because I'm going to have to deny him my commitment. I'm currently making up excuses not to see him haha. I had forgotten about my ex completely today, I was too busy thinking about my new boy..until my ex's number appeared. The more he texts, the better I feel as a result!
I saw my ex driving Friday night, and he probably spotted me too. I noticed his car swerved/jerked all of the sudden, as if he spotted me in his rear view mirror haha. Oh man, if he's texting me now, who knows what he might do in order to run into me at the game! In that case, I'm going to stay in my safety zone within the mass of students on my side of the football game where my ex cannot reach me.
See you guys!? Look what NC does! I'm doing exactly what Scott tells me plus following the free plan. In case you're wondering, I'm currently around 52 days into NC. Amazing.
And, now, I just recieved a text from my ex's dorky friend saying pratically the same message. Wow. This is entertaining!
yes Melanie, it is hilarious. well done to your work and it's very encouraging to hear your story and process. keep it up gal;)
My support buddy I see your evolving fast
SW was right! Right here with you moving forward! Looking forward to more updates
FOOTBALL GAME/handling ex-boyfriend: SUCCESS!!
So, we got our ass BEAT by the rival team, but I truly won the battle. I was surrounded by my friends in the student section, and my ex was standing 3 rows behind me the entire time!!! He's supposed to be on the rival side! BUT IT GETS BETTER!
I looked HOT too!! I wore a shirt that was smokin! He has never seen me wear it, and it looked good! Also I was wearing jeans that hugged my ass lol he couldn't have missed it.
He was standing with the same "girlfriend" chick in class I mentioned earlier, but they are not a couple. My friends tell me he was looking aloof and bored, not happy. (he was probably having a mental overload of the fact that his ex-girlfriend who has ignored his texts twice is looking HOT, and is having a blast with... *gasp*...other boys!?) Yep!
My friends were whispering to me, "Umm..Melanie...you know who's behind you, right? Awkward..." and I just said with a smile, "Oh, yeah, I know, it's ok."
Because it really was. And I went back to cheering for my team! Even though we were losing.
There is absolutely NO way that he didn't see me and my smokin hotness that night, because at one point, there were no people standing between us. Plus my friend says that he was looking at me! His girlie was boring him and he had to suffer and watch me have fun! I could see his white shirt in my peripheral vision, but I didn't dare turn around to tell him hello. However I did turn my body so that I could chat with my friends while facing his direction, smiling and having fun.
My friend also mentioned that he was watching me, sad :(...
The REAL kicker is that I got a text from his dorky friend later that night saying "hey". My friends told me that my ex was "texting out of his pocket" as if to hide it from the "girlfriend" chick.
He probably texted his friend, "dude Melanie is 3 rows ahead of me!" or something.
"Say hey to her, man!"
"No dude!" etc.
The friend has done this before. He's sent a text right after an occurrence with my ex boyfriend to try to reel me in. I didn't reply.
I have so much power that I don't know what to do with it!!!
Wow! You sound very strong and very powerful!! Good for you! I just finished reading your whole thread. It sounds like the situation is starting to turn around. Keep up the good work and listen to Scott!
Nice work! That day could have been very difficult. Easy though, tiger. Remember it's about you, not his reaction to you. Keep it that way, sexy lady!
you're doing awesome!
It's been 2 months since I've resent my last NC message, and I'm feeling GOOOOD!
Ever since the football game, I'm usually in a kickass mood. I'm guarding my heart like you wouldn't believe! Nobody's getting a piece of my love. This such a cool feeling. I've never exercised so much power over boys before. I'm swatting them away like flies.
My happiness is radiating, and I'm attracting boys I don't particularly want to date. It's kind of annoying, I wish I could filter the duds out. If I wasn't about to leave my town in a year, I wouldn't be so stubborn about boyfriends, but right now it's fun. I like playing the independent, single sexy senior! That's why I denied the cute boy last Friday! Sucks for him hahah
I'm pretty sure everyone considered us a couple by the time of the football game. I wasn't having that. Mmm, nope. The boy got all bummed and called me that night, while I was absoutely euphoric. The more he moped, the more I detached myself from him. And boyy, did he mope! He wanted me to clarify my feelings, so I did. Shot down. I'm nobody's girl
He needs to get in line behind the other boys hahah. As you can see, NOBODY is walking all over my emotions anymore. Not even my ex. He won't even get close. I think I intimidate the "girlfriend" chick I see every day in class, because my self-assurance is overwhelming. It probably knocks her out of her seat every morning.
Alright, October 11 is coming up, the new date for possible reconnection. I've had 2 months to recover...I feel like the end of October has its benefits for getting back in touch with him. MOMU reccomends planning a week in advance, so ideally, we'd have the reconnection lunch around October 18, but this is very subject to change. There are a lot of opportunities that can play in my favor at the end of October, so I think this is good...this may change as time goes on...
I'm crossing my fingers that my old car will be repaired by reconnection. That will absolutely stir some nostalgia in my ex. It was the car I used to drive back when my ex and I were in the honeymoon stage. He will probably feel a "spark" if he sees me pull in with that car unannounced, repaired and everything!
It's great you've got a plan and all, that's good!
And your kick-ass attitude is certainly paying off, girl! You've totally got all this power, you're doing amazingly well.
Ehh...do I HAVE to reconnect with my ex?
Blehh..
Ha just kidding, it's just I don't really care to see my ex anymore. That's a good sign for reconnection, though. My "official" day to call him is tomorrow. But something has happened that might affect the timing of that call (possibly?)
My ex's dorky friend texted me "Hey!" yet again. Ughh, I haven't replied to him in soo long, and yet he sends me random texts. This is the same dude who texted me after the football game. It's possible that my ex was with him last night and wanted to see if I would reply, but I dunno. Who cares. I know it's not really a big deal, but it's better to ask while I can, right? Does this affect my reconnection date in any way?
As for other news, the new boy is really attracted to my personality, appreciates the things I do, thinks I am amazing and beautiful, wants to talk to me all the time and hang out, and all of those things! It's so nice! My ex wasn't really like that, for long anyway. Haha!
I took a midnight stroll with the boy last night! It was a really cool experience...We spent over an hour just talking and enjoying each other, flirting a little and having a great time! I totally forgot about my ex and had a new look on my relationship status...hopeful for the future! but then the dorky friend texted me and brought my ex back into vision.
Which brings me to my question: Should his texting me affect my reconnection call in any way? As if my ex was with the friend at the time? Just wondering.
I say no...but you already know that
As long as you continue not replying to the dorky friend, it shouldn't affect anything. If you're feeling in a good place to reconnect, and only you'll know that, then you go for it. If the friend's communication is giving you a niggling feeling that it's too soon however, then don't...
I am in a state of EUPHORIA!!!
I just learned some incredible news!
No, not concerning my ex. I meant to reconnect today, but I was too busy. Ha! That's pretty funny actually. The spirit of NC is about being too busy working on you to deal with your ex, and that's exactly what happened to me. I got to hang out with the new boy, too.
The good news it that I just learned that my old car is beginning the repair process this week!! I'm breaking the pattern like MOMU says by arriving with this car. This is a huge deal, and it makes me extremely happy!! It's no coincidence that I'll be getting my old car back around reconnection, there's no way!
We actually need this car to be fixed for various reasons, but it kicks butt! I'm pretty sure it will trigger nostalgia in him. He used to say "I miss that car," but really, he misses the good times that were associated with it. Woo!
I'm confident that if I pull into the parking lot at reconnection with my shiny "new" car, it will blow my ex away and the good memories will flood back. Especially if I look amazing!
I feel like reconnection next week is meant to be now. I now know what people mean when they say you'll just know when to reconnect. Something feels right.
So I'm waiting for 2 things before I meet up with my ex:
1) Apply to my colleges this weekend (so I can finally get that out of the way and relax)
2) Get my car back
I wasn't really looking forward to meeting with my ex, but now it is so exciting! He will notice I'm the good ol' Melanie he started dating a long time ago. Even if he doesn't want to date me, I don't care. I know I'm an incredible girl, and the new boy would love a chance to date me. If only I would give him a chance...haha!
The news about my car has made me so excited, and it's only a bonus to the reconnection. Ah, I feel great! My 2 months of hard work has paid off! I started official NC August 5, and it's over 2 months later of no contact...Reconnection is right around the corner! Wow, this is the real thing!
that's great news mel
your 2 months of hard work has paid off ^^
im very happy to know u feel confident and strong!
u're kicking love's ass, Congratz
OMG MEL!!! Good for you!! I can't wait for next week! I am so excited myself! Don't keep us hanging on too long. I feel this is going to go your way...what ever that way may be!
I'm making the reconnection call tonight! WOOOO!
I just learned that my car will be ready to go on Friday and I will be driving it when I reconnect. and I'm going to submit all of my applications this weekend, so everything is in order now. and the most important part: I feel ready!
I'm about to go work out for awhile, but I wanted to post some quick questions that you could maybe answer before I get back.
How do I react to any text messages I receive from my ex or his friends after I've made the reconnection call? I think I know, but I want to make sure. I'd rather ask this now then ask it when it happens.
I'm sooo used to not responding that I must be brainwashed that texting him isnt ok lol..thanks!
Wow!!! You sound really great! Well, you are going to ask him to go for coffee or something right? So the plan says to talk with him directly right? So I would set the date and then let it go. I don't really think he would text you are email you if you have the date set....Hmmm if he did, I think I would talk with him or respond to his text with something really short and maybe...why don't we discuss this when we meet. As long as it's not your old relationship he wants to talk about, I think that may be the way to go.
MelanieStryder said:
How do I react to any text messages I receive from my ex or his friends after I've made the reconnection call?
Sue is right.
Keep your ex guessing and curious, and as far as your friends...it's none of their fucking business, let them look elsewhere for their gossip.
Remember this is a brand new relationship, and you must take it slow.
There is a chance your ex isn't ready for a "new" relationship, and just wants to pick up where you left off, don't let that happen.
If he tries to put you in the just friends zone it is time to send another no contact message, and go back to your personal evolution, and leave him to his own evolution.
Sometimes 2 months is not enough time...be patient.
Stay Strong!
I just called. I had a feeling he wouldn't pick up, and I was right. It went to voicemail, I know I freaked him out (probably in a good way). No biggie!
I know he still likes me, so he didn't ignore me out of malice. He's the one who wanted to be friends haha! He's probably texting his dorky friend, freaking out, hahaha
I don't feel hurt in the least
MOMU says to wait a couple of days and try again, but my ex might not be fully evolved like Scott says.
So, wait a couple of days or much longer? I guess we will judge that by his reaction to my call...This is exciting!
Knowing him, he probably just stared at the phone in disbelief
Probably shit his pants too...
His curiosity will drive him crazy and he will probably call back.
I don't pick up, correct?
I was going to meet him in one week, but this is fun, too!
Edit: HE'S CALLING BACK! HAHAH whatta loser, he lost his chance! I didn't pick up!! I'm literally beaming right now. He called 15 min after I did. NC has just become 100x more fun!
Hell yeah!
... and 20 minutes later, he texted me, "Hey, did you call?"
Of course I did! Don't play dumb, boy! Now he has to drown in his own curiosity. He's hiding behind the text messages because he's gotta be too shy to talk to me. I'm not replying...correct?
dont pick up....you need to be the one in control not him. If he calls back...do not take the call. you must wait and try to call again. he will eventually pick the call up
Awesome!! You are awesome...I am so proud of you!
DO NOT REPLY!!!!!! You will try him a day or so...he will pick up the phone then. If he doesn't and calls you back the same thing all over again....keep him waiting on you!!
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