It’s so painful watching the man I once loved the same man who caused me so much heartbreak

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It’s so painful watching the man I once loved the same man who caused me so much heartbreak move on so quickly and start love bombing another girl just like he did with me.
I know I can’t be with him after everything he put me through and I know we’re not good for each other. But then why does it still hurt so much? Why can’t I let go? Why does it bother me this deeply?
Part of me wishes I could protect her from him but I know I can’t. And while I tell myself I want him to be happy the truth is… it hurts to see him happy while I’m still suffering from the pain he left behind.

Last updated on:2025-11-28T09:16:03+05:30

Comments (5)

brokenInside
brokenInside 3 mths ago

do you think part of the hurt is that he got to move on without sitting in the pain he caused, while you’re the one carrying it? because that’s what really stung for me.

lily
lily 3 mths ago

I think he is not healing ...he is a playboy and will use another girl to forget you but girl you know what is good ?...he'll do the same to that another girl which he did with you he is not gonna change you deserve best ...n you'll get one day ...the process of healing is difficult...sometimes you wanna cry sometimes you feel physically chest pain but you know karma is real he'll miss you one day but please will never give him a second chance...girl work on yourself and be obsessed with yourself...I'll pray for you be safe and happy 🫂🎀❤️

rulehonest
rulehonest 3 mths ago

it’s just the honeymoon mask. i try to focus on what’s real, not the show he’s putting on.

Satanslove
Satanslove 3 mths ago

the fact that you are aware of it, in itself is a sign that you've evolved. You are being real by sitting with what you feel and being true to you. We don't know if that's the same for him & as for the new girl, that's her journey.

limbba
limbba 3 mths ago

my ex did the exact same thing, jumped straight into “perfect boyfriend mode” with the next girl while i was still trying to breathe again. it messed with my head so bad because i knew he was toxic for me but watching him repeat the cycle still hurt. it’s like grieving the version of him you thought was real.