It's been 21 days of no contact with my ex. He texted me this morning to tell me that his dog died last night. I did not respond. I did not even open the text for fear it would send him a read receipt. Then, later in the afternoon, he texted me again, this time to tell me I got mail at his house and to ask me if I needed it. I am sad about the dog, but I'm not breaking the no contact. Sorry if that makes me seem like a heartless Bitch, but he sure as hell didn't care when I was hurting after he broke up with me. The truth is that I want him to hurt as bad as he hurt me. But I did love the dog and I do feel bad.
Last updated on:2025-07-16T04:44:02+05:30
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It’s tough to hear about the dog but you’re doing amazing by staying strong and not breaking no contact.
You’re not heartless you’re just protecting your peace. Feeling bad about the dog is natural but you’re doing great
I am on day 16. I am coming to grips with the fact the relationship is over - but I have hope still ( like a fucking idiot) - I don’t wish the dog to be dead cause he was mine but I can’t have him in a inpatient dual diagnosis program. However, I wish she had some emergency where she would call me! just to hear her voice. Day 16. I am trying but so many years and i am so alone. Even my kids won’t talk - not DV but what I did was terrible so I don’t blame them.
I wish there was a magic pill. thus Unhealed you need to stay the course but at the same time I say this - I wish I could her my former soulmate’s voice.
I felt like that for the first 6 weeks, until my doctor put me on anti-depressants. Now I just feel anger toward him all the time.
You’re allowed to feel sad about the dog and still keep your distance. Healing comes first.
Thanks y'all!
u can pray for the dog without directly breaking the no contact. If i were u, i will never break no contact. Just move forward, dont look back
Thank you
It’s okay to feel bad about the dog it doesn’t make you a bad person.
if this is what you need then thus is what you need
You’re doing the right thing by staying no contact. It’s tough but you’re prioritizing your healing
You’re not heartless at all. It’s okay to feel sad about the dog but still stick to your boundaries.