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How do you get over someone?

He's made it clear he doeant want me, and i still cant move on. It hurts so much, i miss him, and i know he wants to be friends but i cant deal with that- when he comes round as a friend i always end up in tears when he leaves because I'm reminded more and more that he doesnt feel about me the way i feel about him. I cant see myself with anyone else, and several guys at uni have asked me out but i cant bring myself to think of anyone else in that way. How do i get over him?

Reply 1

Time and by learning to let go of any hope that there is any chance that something will ever happen.

Reply 2

I want to know how to "get over" a girl I live with, I really don't want to but she's gotten over me and we still are great friends. I really wouldn't want to be with anyone else!

Reply 3

Anon1 I am in the exact same sitation and it hurts so bad. :frown:

Reply 4

Ugh I am in this exact situation right now and it sucks.

But I just try to think about the things I dislike about him, the things which would really bother me, like:

1) He has a bit of a weird nose (actually ok I don't mind that)
2) He's a little bit skinny
3) He looks gay
4) It wouldn't surprise me if he's actually gay

Yeah ok, that doesn't work particularly well because I still really like him.

But they say that time is a healer, and one day you'll wake up and it will be a little bit easier, and the day after that it will be easier too.

Alternatively, try concentrating your efforts elsewhere, distract yourself.

Or, y'know, alcohol. Always works in the short term.

Reply 5

Time.

Reply 6

I'm trying to get over my ex at the moment, and it does hurt like hell. Try to think of all the bad stuff: maybe he was unusually short, or he had bad hair/skin/clothes, or he smelled bad, or had vile taste in music. Don't, whatever you do, reminisce about the good things. That will only make it hurt worse.
And try to turn him into a figure of fun, even if it's hard at first. Gradually you'll begin to feel better, and laughing will ease the pain.

Reply 7

to be honest i got over my ex by sleeping with someone else. Maybe not the thing for everyone, but i sure got over him and got some confidence back as well.