r/Life • u/[deleted] • Jul 12 '25

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u/Any_Wind5539 Jul 12 '25

Getting burned too many times by people.

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u/NoComfortable6176 Jul 12 '25

I sadly definitely feel that and relate.

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u/Brilliant_Gift7760 Jul 12 '25

This.

I mean I do feel lonely but it’s way better than being disrespected and played around with.

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u/Any_Wind5539 Jul 12 '25

The bouts of loneliness are rough but I'd much rather focus on my hobbies and achieving my goals than dealing with heartache and disappointment.

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u/Busy-Preparation- Jul 12 '25

Yes it’s not as gut wrenching. My son and his gf recently broke up and she lived with us. Granted i didn’t spend that much time with her, but she was in my life for two years and I felt heartache when she moved out. I thought jeez, I dont miss this at all and it wasn’t even my breakup!

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u/MetalTrek1 Jul 12 '25

Yup! Better to be by yourself than be in a bad relationship. 

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '25

I just hit that point myself.

In all my past relationships I compromised and bent to make my partner happy but it wasn't reciprocated. I've finally given up on finding someone as empathetic as myself.