Eight years ago I met a man who completely changed my life. What started as a simple attraction slowly grew into something much deeper. I fell in love with him.
From the very beginning he was honest with me. He told me he only wanted something casual and that he would never develop romantic feelings for me. But despite hearing those words I stayed. A part of me always held onto the hope that one day he would see me differently and love me back.
As the years passed my feelings never faded. I never seriously dated anyone else because my heart was always with him. I built so many dreams around the idea of us even if they only existed in my head.
Recently I finally found the courage to tell him how I felt. For the first time I put everything on the table. But his answer was the same as it had always been. He doesn't love me.
Now it seems like he's moving on and may even be dating someone with the intention of getting married. Knowing that hurts more than I can put into words.
The hardest part isn't just losing him. It's letting go of the future I imagined for nearly a decade. Every dream I had about love partnership and building a life with someone included him.
Now I feel lost heartbroken and terrified of watching him give someone else everything I hoped we would have together. I don't know how to accept this reality and I don't know how to find happiness again when for the last eight years he was the only person I truly loved.
Last updated on:2026-06-08T18:16:30+05:30
Comments (4)
I'm sorry you had to experience that
But now you can move on with your life. It was brave of you to tell him what you wanted and if nothing else he was honest about how he felt letting you now go on with your life. It will take time, and effort on your part to start a new life without him, but you can and you will. Stay with our group for more insight. A friend.
But why would you do this to YOUR SELF . he said from the start , he would only want something casual with you yet u stayed and hoped and years have past and you were loyal to someone who thought of u as a side piece. Terrible I would recommend cutting him off completely and moving on , asap .
This is really heartbreaking....
I am sorry you went through this. Thats the hardest pain😢