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alerriixx

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Aylaine said:
alerriixx said:
Soo, I've just broke up with my girlfriend of the past 3 years, I'm only 16 and have spent my entire teenage life with her, I don't really know what to do, so I'm asking for advice.

On top of this mess I also like one of her close friends, and don't know what to do. Any advice appreciated, good or bad? :)
I would say what you do next solely depends on how you feel about what happened. Are you really sad, depressed, or are you okay about it? Ok in the sense that, it sucks you two aren't together anymore, but that's life type of feeling. I think if you are still coming to terms with what happened and trying to put it past you, going for her friend would be a bad idea. Even then, it may be a bad idea overall because a lot of people look at that in a negative light. Up to you if you care about any of that though. Logically, if you are sound mentally and emotionally for another relationship, then you can pursue one.

But don't get with her just to have a girlfriend though, that would be bad. x.x
I've come to accept it now, I was expecting it anyway to be perfectly honest. Very sound advice, but I don't particularly care what people think of me and never have. Emotionally stunted to be fair, I'm just not sure if it would be fair to even suggest it to her friend?
 

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Kick back, relax, and do whatever is on your mind right now. If you are drawing blanks, thats a problem.
 

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You're 16....... go play video games, hang with your bros, get a job, go do some cool stuff...(idk what your hobbies/pastimes are) Really wished I had realized when I was younger that girls are a waste of time. Now I'm 23 with no intentions of getting a GF within the next 10years.... I have skiing 50days out of the year, I can hang with the guys anyday of the week and not worry about a girl getting angry cause I'm not spending time with her. I have tons of extra money now that I don't have a girl to take on dates/buy stuff for.

The independence that being single gives you is absolutely incredible. Some can't handle it but some (like me) thrive in that environment. But at least give up the ladies for a few months and don't worry about getting another right away. Falling into the "have to have a GF mode" leads to bad choices and misery ie. you start dating a ***** or a psycho because you can't stand being single.
 

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Aylaine said:
alerriixx said:
Aylaine said:
alerriixx said:
Soo, I've just broke up with my girlfriend of the past 3 years, I'm only 16 and have spent my entire teenage life with her, I don't really know what to do, so I'm asking for advice.

On top of this mess I also like one of her close friends, and don't know what to do. Any advice appreciated, good or bad? :)
I would say what you do next solely depends on how you feel about what happened. Are you really sad, depressed, or are you okay about it? Ok in the sense that, it sucks you two aren't together anymore, but that's life type of feeling. I think if you are still coming to terms with what happened and trying to put it past you, going for her friend would be a bad idea. Even then, it may be a bad idea overall because a lot of people look at that in a negative light. Up to you if you care about any of that though. Logically, if you are sound mentally and emotionally for another relationship, then you can pursue one.

But don't get with her just to have a girlfriend though, that would be bad. x.x
I've come to accept it now, I was expecting it anyway to be perfectly honest. Very sound advice, but I don't particularly care what people think of me and never have. Emotionally stunted to be fair, I'm just not sure if it would be fair to even suggest it to her friend?
That is entirely up to you and how the 2 girls would interpret that. Will she go to your ex and blab about it you think? A lot can happen in a semi 3 way kind of relationship. You may not be with your ex anymore, but they are friends and logically she's likely to find out. Your ex's reaction may strain their friendship as well as your relationship (friends or otherwise) with the girl you now have interest in. Ultimately it's up to you and it'll be based on how well you know the 2 girls and if you can figure out how they may react. :/

I think honestly you should find out how she feels first. If you ask the question, at least you didn't take any direction action first and you got some information before proceeding. You won't know for sure unless you ask her, and any other option may be going too far too fast in my opinion. :)
I asked her what she thought of me, and yes she does like me too, alot apparently, but I'm not sure whether it's like... morally sound to ask her if she would be ok going out with me xD

EDIT: While there are some slightly antagonistic people on here, the vast majority of you are all very nice people. Why I find this such a shock I don't know.
 

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First and foremost, pay no attention to those who say things along the lines of "You're 16, who cares" and "Just get over it". Those of us for whom the age of 16 is a distant memory can often forget just how intense we felt about our own relationships back then. We (and that includes me) often forget ourselves and look unforgivingly upon the relationship issues of our younger fellows, and we're not right to do so.

The fact is, right now you're sad, chances are you're going to be sad for a long time, too. There's no "just getting over it". All you can do, and indeed all you should do, is just go about business as usual untill it subsides. It won't be easy, and your situation will be there in your head at all times, but you shouldn't let it change your day to day life or you'll just end up wallowing in it forever.

Here are a few tips you can follow;
Put on a brave face. Even if you don't believe it yourself, keeping your spirits artificially high will encourage those around you to treat you as they usually do, which will hasten your return to normality.

If your friends try to cheer you up, let them. Nobody likes a mopy loser who can't talk about anything but their ex. Let them tell you their dumbass jokes, laugh at them, then play Halo or go to the movies or whatever it is you normally do.

If you have to talk about it, and you might - we're not all the ironhearted soldiers we like to think we are - then talk about it a little to someone you trust. Get it out and get it over with, then continue as normal. If you have a friend that won't betray you, then talk to them. In this case, however, you may find your parents are your best choice.

Don't try to "ease yourself out of it" by keeping in contact with her any more than necessary. "Just being friends" never works out. If it's over, it has to be over. Similarly, don't try to replace your relationship based activities with something else. For example; if there's a time of day when you'd usually call her or go to her place, don't purposely replace it with a videogame or whatever. You'll only begin to associate that thing with your absent relationship.

When the typical thoughts of whether you'll find anyone else inevitably arise, do your best to ignore them. The truth is, you almost certainly will. Even the worst of us end up in serious relationships - or, worse still, married - at multiple points in our lives.

Last but not least, the thing that should be most comforting to you is something that you'll need no advice to understand. Whatever the cause of your upset, be it a breakup or a broken leg, it will stop hurting eventually. Nomatter how much it hurts now, or how long it's going to last, eventually, it simply won't hurt any more.

So! For the time being, stand up straight, stick your chin out, and get on with it as best you can. No one's looking down on you, son - it's happened to all of us.
 

alerriixx

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Arkley said:
First and foremost, pay no attention to those who say things along the lines of "You're 16, who cares" and "Just get over it". Those of us for whom the age of 16 is a distant memory can often forget just how intense we felt about our own relationships back then. We (and that includes me) often forget ourselves and look unforgivingly upon the relationship issues of our younger fellows, and we're not right to do so.

The fact is, right now you're sad, chances are you're going to be sad for a long time, too. There's no "just getting over it". All you can do, and indeed all you should do, is just go about business as usual untill it subsides. It won't be easy, and your situation will be there in your head at all times, but you shouldn't let it change your day to day life or you'll just end up wallowing in it forever.

Here are a few tips you can follow;
Put on a brave face. Even if you don't believe it yourself, keeping your spirits artificially high will encourage those around you to treat you as they usually do, which will hasten your return to normality.

If your friends try to cheer you up, let them. Nobody likes a mopy loser who can't talk about anything but their ex. Let them tell you their dumbass jokes, laugh at them, then play Halo or go to the movies or whatever it is you normally do.

If you have to talk about it, and you might - we're not all the ironhearted soldiers we like to think we are - then talk about it a little to someone you trust. Get it out and get it over with, then continue as normal. If you have a friend that won't betray you, then talk to them. In this case, however, you may find your parents are your best choice.

Don't try to "ease yourself out of it" by keeping in contact with her any more than necessary. "Just being friends" never works out. If it's over, it has to be over. Similarly, don't try to replace your relationship based activities with something else. For example; if there's a time of day when you'd usually call her or go to her place, don't purposely replace it with a videogame or whatever. You'll only begin to associate that thing with your absent relationship.

When the typical thoughts of whether you'll find anyone else inevitably arise, do your best to ignore them. The truth is, you almost certainly will. Even the worst of us end up in serious relationships - or, worse still, married - at multiple points in our lives.

Last but not least, the thing that should be most comforting to you is the thing that is something that you'll need no advice to understand. Whatever the cause of your upset, be it a breakup or a broken leg, it will stop hurting eventually. Nomatter how much it hurts now, or how long it's going to last, eventually, it simply won't hurt any more.

So! For the time being, stand up straight, stick your chin out, and get on with it as best you can. No one's looking down on you, son - it's happened to all of us.
This has cheered me up immensely, I genuinely hope you are happy with your life at the moment. As that is one of the most inspiring speeches anyone has ever said to me. :)
 
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Huh...sounds like you're already planning your next conquest.

Don't dwell on things too long or they'll fuck with you...that's my(almost)all encompassing life advice.
 

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Ignore the first two posts. Seriously, you'll regret it if you follow their advice.
I gave this advice because I regret not enjoying myself more as a 16 year old. I played it too safe and now I look back at some of the crazy times other people had at that age and regret that I don't have the same stories/experiences.

You know, carpe diem and all that.
 

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leave it for a little while and if you really like her friend then make a move,
just so you know, from her talking to her friend,both of them probably hate you right now
 

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Ignore the first two posts. Seriously, you'll regret it if you follow their advice.

Take some time. Going straight from a long-term relationship into another relationship indicates and creates a dependency, something you definitely don't want. You need to be able to stand on your own before you can hope to stand with someone else in a romantic, committed way. Make sure you're ready for another relationship before entering one.

Beyond that, do not even think of getting involved with someone unless you will take the relationship seriously. Dating is meant to be a time of testing, when you get to know someone in a romantic setting and decide whether a permanent relationship (marriage) is possible. Don't play with people's hearts, and don't screw with yours. Wait until a girl comes along that you could see yourself spending your entire life with, and pursue her with all your energy.
Good advice, I conclude.

It's always been my philosophy not to get into a relationship with somebody I couldn't seriously see myself with ten years from now.

This isn't Seinfield either, girlfriends don't happen every week. Do that and the value of them in the first place plummets dramatically.

RAKtheUndead said:
Shouldn't have gone out with somebody while you were so young. Write some terrible poetry, start wearing black, cry a lot in private - then get the fuck over it.
As well as this.

Without the black part. It's just so cliche.
 

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laol1999 said:
leave it for a little while and if you really like her friend then make a move,
just so you know, from her talking to her friend,both of them probably hate you right now
Well Tamia (the friend) is talking to me rather nicely at the moment, so I'm guessing maybe their friendship wasn't in the right place? And the break up was completely not my fault so there's another reason not to be angry at me right?

Aylaine said:
alerriixx said:
I asked her what she thought of me, and yes she does like me too, alot apparently, but I'm not sure whether it's like... morally sound to ask her if she would be ok going out with me xD

EDIT: While there are some slightly antagonistic people on here, the vast majority of you are all very nice people. Why I find this such a shock I don't know.
Mmm, it's a tough choice to make, but it's up to your moral compass and hers. Other peoplews should not matter, but I feel many people, most likely your ex may look at it in a negative light. But this depends on the people and how they view such things you know? I'd try to figure out on some level how others may view it, then make your decision. You are unsure about it, so there has to be some care or concern there. How does she feel about it? :)
If by she you mean the friend, she sorta wants to go for it but doesn't want my ex to think badly of her, so I suggested maybe keeping it slightly more private for a while, is this a good idea?

Also.. I really, really couldn't care what people think of me besides.. 6 people? And only one of them (the girl im trying to go out with) is friends with her and would see it from her point of view.
 

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Bruin said:
Thaius said:
Ignore the first two posts. Seriously, you'll regret it if you follow their advice.

Take some time. Going straight from a long-term relationship into another relationship indicates and creates a dependency, something you definitely don't want. You need to be able to stand on your own before you can hope to stand with someone else in a romantic, committed way. Make sure you're ready for another relationship before entering one.

Beyond that, do not even think of getting involved with someone unless you will take the relationship seriously. Dating is meant to be a time of testing, when you get to know someone in a romantic setting and decide whether a permanent relationship (marriage) is possible. Don't play with people's hearts, and don't screw with yours. Wait until a girl comes along that you could see yourself spending your entire life with, and pursue her with all your energy.
Good advice, I conclude.

It's always been my philosophy not to get into a relationship with somebody I couldn't seriously see myself with ten years from now.

This isn't Seinfield either, girlfriends don't happen every week. Do that and the value of them in the first place plummets dramatically.

RAKtheUndead said:
Shouldn't have gone out with somebody while you were so young. Write some terrible poetry, start wearing black, cry a lot in private - then get the fuck over it.
As well as this.

Without the black part. It's just so cliche.
I really like this girl, almost as much as I liked my last girlfriend just before things went sour, and I could imagine spending the rest of my life with her. So is that ok?

Also on the cliché part, how is it not meant to be cliche in that case, your typifying every teenage romance into the same kind of category. Is it meant to be some sort of adult quip that I'm not emotionally developed enough to feel strongly for someone of the opposite sex as I am not as old as some people?


RAKtheUndead said:
Shouldn't have gone out with somebody while you were so young. Write some terrible poetry, start wearing black, cry a lot in private - then get the fuck over it.
As well as this.

Without the black part. It's just so cliche.[/quote]

I feel I may have misunderstood. My apologies if I have.
 

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One thing I've learned over my teenage years...which is still now. Is that you should move on and avoid 3 year relationships till your ready.I'm fairly certain teenagers can feel love the way any adult does, the only difference is you change a lot as a teenager so do what teenagers do. Teenagers are meant to be promiscuous that's what we do.
 

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alerriixx said:
Soo, I've just broke up with my girlfriend of the past 3 years, I'm only 16 and have spent my entire teenage life with her, I don't really know what to do, so I'm asking for advice.

On top of this mess I also like one of her close friends, and don't know what to do. Any advice appreciated, good or bad? :)
Don't worry about it. seriously. You are 16. Live your life and concentrate on school and shit like that. Dumping and jumping to the next one isn't a healthy way to live tho... give yourself a little bit of time between...
 

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Aylaine said:
alerriixx said:
laol1999 said:
leave it for a little while and if you really like her friend then make a move,
just so you know, from her talking to her friend,both of them probably hate you right now
Well Tamia (the friend) is talking to me rather nicely at the moment, so I'm guessing maybe their friendship wasn't in the right place? And the break up was completely not my fault so there's another reason not to be angry at me right?

Aylaine said:
alerriixx said:
I asked her what she thought of me, and yes she does like me too, alot apparently, but I'm not sure whether it's like... morally sound to ask her if she would be ok going out with me xD

EDIT: While there are some slightly antagonistic people on here, the vast majority of you are all very nice people. Why I find this such a shock I don't know.
Mmm, it's a tough choice to make, but it's up to your moral compass and hers. Other peoplews should not matter, but I feel many people, most likely your ex may look at it in a negative light. But this depends on the people and how they view such things you know? I'd try to figure out on some level how others may view it, then make your decision. You are unsure about it, so there has to be some care or concern there. How does she feel about it? :)
If by she you mean the friend, she sorta wants to go for it but doesn't want my ex to think badly of her, so I suggested maybe keeping it slightly more private for a while, is this a good idea?

Also.. I really, really couldn't care what people think of me besides.. 6 people? And only one of them (the girl im trying to go out with) is friends with her and would see it from her point of view.
Mmm, keeping it a secret may be okay, but if the ex finds out it will likely strain their friendship you know? No one likes secrets, but on the flip side, what you two do is completely your business, and since you aren't with said ex anymore, it's certainly none of hers on what you two do together. So in that notion, keeping a low profile on your relationship is perfectly justified in my opinion. :)
I did put it to her that they could fall out, she didnt seem to care that much in all honesty.. But unlike me she still cares what people think of her hence the low profile, im not tricking myself into thinking this is ok am i??
 

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As a wise person once said: You have to love with yourself before you can truly love someone else, i'm not sure if this helps in anyway soo just remember that you're still only 16
 

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alerriixx said:
Bruin said:
Thaius said:
Ignore the first two posts. Seriously, you'll regret it if you follow their advice.

Take some time. Going straight from a long-term relationship into another relationship indicates and creates a dependency, something you definitely don't want. You need to be able to stand on your own before you can hope to stand with someone else in a romantic, committed way. Make sure you're ready for another relationship before entering one.

Beyond that, do not even think of getting involved with someone unless you will take the relationship seriously. Dating is meant to be a time of testing, when you get to know someone in a romantic setting and decide whether a permanent relationship (marriage) is possible. Don't play with people's hearts, and don't screw with yours. Wait until a girl comes along that you could see yourself spending your entire life with, and pursue her with all your energy.
Good advice, I conclude.

It's always been my philosophy not to get into a relationship with somebody I couldn't seriously see myself with ten years from now.

This isn't Seinfield either, girlfriends don't happen every week. Do that and the value of them in the first place plummets dramatically.

RAKtheUndead said:
Shouldn't have gone out with somebody while you were so young. Write some terrible poetry, start wearing black, cry a lot in private - then get the fuck over it.
As well as this.

Without the black part. It's just so cliche.
I really like this girl, almost as much as I liked my last girlfriend just before things went sour, and I could imagine spending the rest of my life with her. So is that ok?

Also on the cliché part, how is it not meant to be cliche in that case, your typifying every teenage romance into the same kind of category. Is it meant to be some sort of adult quip that I'm not emotionally developed enough to feel strongly for someone of the opposite sex as I am not as old as some people?
I have several conclusions for you, my man:

One, you never loved your girlfriend that much.

Two, you're switching your infatuation over to somebody who's a lot like your friend (which she probably is, considering she's her friend).

Three, you're lying to me and trying to self-justify dating a girl you really don't like but are denying that you don't because that would mean you'd have to look elsewhere for a girlfriend, and we're all such lazy bastards.

Four, our most unlikely one, you actually love this other girl. Genuine love that isn't swift infatuation brought on, as in case Two.

And yes, you did misunderstand me.

In any case, I don't discredit your ability to feel love. I spent my entire teenage years loving the same girl. Genuine love that I haven't found since. It's not something you encounter often, and I'm not sure all teenagers do. So sure, in fact, that I'd be willing to put a good bet into the corner of "You're just infatuated" in most 'Girl Halp' threads.

The odds are against what you say being true, is all. Logic and reason overcome romanticism and sentimentality in my mind.

Better said: I would like to believe what you're saying to be true, because from your articulation alone you seem to be more sound than most people who make these threads. But you're asking me to believe that I'm going to get the Ace of Spades next hand.
 

alerriixx

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No I dont think they do that much.. Just you know how teenagers are, very quick to typecast someones reputation. I dont want her to get that any less than she does.
 

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Bruin said:
Thaius said:
Ignore the first two posts. Seriously, you'll regret it if you follow their advice.

Take some time. Going straight from a long-term relationship into another relationship indicates and creates a dependency, something you definitely don't want. You need to be able to stand on your own before you can hope to stand with someone else in a romantic, committed way. Make sure you're ready for another relationship before entering one.

Beyond that, do not even think of getting involved with someone unless you will take the relationship seriously. Dating is meant to be a time of testing, when you get to know someone in a romantic setting and decide whether a permanent relationship (marriage) is possible. Don't play with people's hearts, and don't screw with yours. Wait until a girl comes along that you could see yourself spending your entire life with, and pursue her with all your energy.
Good advice, I conclude.

It's always been my philosophy not to get into a relationship with somebody I couldn't seriously see myself with ten years from now.

This isn't Seinfield either, girlfriends don't happen every week. Do that and the value of them in the first place plummets dramatically.
The reason I gave the "Go nuts" advice was because I played it safe at that age and I regret it. Looking back at some of the crazy times other people had, I wish I had some of the stories that they do. Sure I was fairly content through most of it, but now I don't really have anything to show for it.
I don't agree with the only having relationships that will last either. Surely if you both enjoy the time you had together, in the long term it doesn't matter if that time was 4 weeks or 4 years. Provided you are not in a situation where you have to hold onto girls like they are gold bullion, because you have no idea when the next one will come around, I don't really see the disadvantage.
To make it clear, I'm not holding up being a "player" either, going with girls you don't like because you can get some sex from it. I'm just saying that only going for safe options and streching relationships out for as long as possible probably doesn't do any good either.
 

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being someone who ended a ...."rocky" relation ship of like 4 years this summer that just passed..take some time...relax and go hook up with the girl if you like her...try notto date her right away..it might just be hormones screaming and yellin at you