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Facing the Ugly Truth In my college and young adult years I had a number of break-ups that tore my heart out. I pined for one woman for twelve years, and even now thirty years later I sometimes get misty-eyed thinking about her. I didn’t want to face the ugly truth–sometimes getting back together is...
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It May Seem Corny Now, But … Growing up in the sixties, I loved The Association for songs like Windy and Along Comes Mary. But frankly, I didn’t even know they had recorded Cherish until I broke up with my college girlfriend in 1972. I was heart-broken. I missed my girlfriend intensely, and wished fervently...
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Here’s a short, poignant poem expressing the pain of a relationship break-up. The metaphor of summery heat and wintry chill convey a wealth of information about the emotions of the author, far more than you might expect from four short lines. The Video: “The Iceman’s Spear” by Don H. Morris The Poem: “The Iceman’s Spear” by...
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Hi, Dreamers, Found a great blog post when Stumbling today (do you know about Stubmeupon?). It is 100 Ways to Say I Love You. Thought it might be helpful for people trying to reconcile with their ex. Remember, though, not to go overboard with this. Ya gotta mean it, and ya gotta use the words...
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Is a boyfriend worth dying for? I saw that someone had asked this question recently, but I had no context for it. I assumed it was a woman, but I didn’t know for sure, and I didn’t know an age or any of the circumstances that would prompt someone to ask a question like this. But...
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Break-up Myth #3: I love her, and I can’t live without her. Have you had a relationship break-up recently? Are you hurting so much it feels like the world has ended? The pain of a broken heart and a shattered dream is intense. It can be both physical and emotional. When the person you love...
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Here are some relationship quotes taken from philosophers, statesmen, actors and actresses, humorists, scientists, and authors. Some are names you will recognize, some are probably names you’ve never heard before. But all have something of value you can glean, whether immediately or after thinking and wondering about them for awhile. We can all learn...
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A Sad Song on a Happy Day This is the saddest Christmas song for someone who has broken up with a girlfriend or boyfriend. Elvis captures the pain of a relationship breakup in his inimitable way. Remember as you listen that no matter how much your heart is hurting now, there is hope that you...
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For all of you who are dreaming of reconciling with a lost love, who are feeling especially sad and lonely because you are going through the holidays without that special person, my wish for you is that you can get back together with your ex and develop a richer, fuller relationship than ever before. I...
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Are you heart-broken because your boyfriend broke up with you? Have you tried to get back together, but it seems that everything you do drives him away instead? Do you ask yourself every day “What can I do to get my ex-boyfriend back?” Are you looking for proven strategies that will greatly improve your...
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