I bumped into my ex, he broke up with me over the phone 3 days ago. i blocked him everywhere and im doing no contact with him. and it brings me relief, i wasnt happy in this relationship so i know it's good for me. He hates it, he believes it is more mature to be friends. and he thinks no talking isnt normal.
tonight I went to the cinema with my friends and he was at the cinema too (one of shared interests). he didnt see me, and I had to walk past him so I wanted him to see me and draw his attention so I said "Hi". But he either didnt see me or ignored me. I think I just wanted to be noticed, i hate how he broke it off so I wanted to catch his eye for the last time. I failed. I feel awful. especially knowing no contact made me feel better.
How do you keep your cool when this happens?
Last updated on:2025-09-15T23:08:03+05:30
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you were steady with no contact until the surprise run in. then the old pull kicked in. it happens, the body goes back to what it remembers wanting.
i once waved at my ex in a café even though i swore i’d ignore him. he didn’t look up and i felt crushed. i only wanted that tiny moment back, some sign i mattered.
i remember doing the same. pretending i was fine but secretly dying for him to notice me. i’d act casual then hate myself later when he didn’t look my way. felt like begging without words.