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Infinite_Loser · 09-05-2006, 06:29 PM

So my girlfriend of two or so years and I broke up a few weeks ago (No story involved. I'm sure I have a couple of threads floating around here. Somewhere...). At first it was awkward as we ignored each other. We then came to a mutual decision that it was a bit petty to ignore each other totally so instead we decided on being civil towards one another (Saying "Hi" to each other if we happen to see each other and that sort of thing).

At first everything was all right, but as the weeks passed I came to the conclusion that it's a lot harder being civil than it was to ignore her. I smile and say "Hi. How are you?" when I really want to say "Fuck off!". It's also kind of weird because, as of late, she's been acting as if the breakup NEVER happened. I've heard of people who go on being the best of friends after a painful breakup (Which I believe she wants), but I don't know how to do it.

Of course, completely ignoring her would be EXTREMELY petty and vindictive. So yeah... I don't know what to do.

09-05-2006, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Infinite_Loser Junkie Location: Lake Mary, FL	Is it possible to remain friends after the breakup? So my girlfriend of two or so years and I broke up a few weeks ago (No story involved. I'm sure I have a couple of threads floating around here. Somewhere...). At first it was awkward as we ignored each other. We then came to a mutual decision that it was a bit petty to ignore each other totally so instead we decided on being civil towards one another (Saying "Hi" to each other if we happen to see each other and that sort of thing). At first everything was all right, but as the weeks passed I came to the conclusion that it's a lot harder being civil than it was to ignore her. I smile and say "Hi. How are you?" when I really want to say "Fuck off!". It's also kind of weird because, as of late, she's been acting as if the breakup NEVER happened. I've heard of people who go on being the best of friends after a painful breakup (Which I believe she wants), but I don't know how to do it. Of course, completely ignoring her would be EXTREMELY petty and vindictive. So yeah... I don't know what to do. __________________ I believe in equality; Everyone is equally inferior to me.