Can you ever really forget someone you once loved?

[Anonymous]

The question I ask is framed more along the lines of, "are you able to romantically love someone again after you lost someone you loved" ... for me I have loved a few people in my life and those situations did not work out. I am married now and am very much in love and happy. I still remember my past loves but am no longer in love with them or want to be with them. They changed me every relationship and situation in life does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: I think of people I should have dated more than people that are former partners. Then think of what an idiot I was for not pursuing......

YES this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: I think of people I should have dated more than people that are former partners. Then think of what an idiot I was for not pursuing......

^^^^^^^^^^ so much yes

[Anonymous]

yes of course. sometimes it does take getting back into another relationship after you have taken some time to figure things out and try with someone new. if people couldn't move on no one would ever end up with anyone. most of us are not dating our first love

[Anonymous]

Like a previous poster, I check out what he’s doing from time to time, but I'll never reach out to him. I’m happy I knew him, try to keep in check the romantic aspects of my daydreaming, and that's where the thoughts will stay.

[Anonymous]

Yes!!! Just someone you used to know…

[Anonymous]

Hard yes.

[Anonymous]

Yes of course. It will take time. It may even take a few tries. It’s not easy. Bottom line is that it can happen and you can be happen again.

[Anonymous]

Depends on the person. I don’t forget much. I wish I could.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Like a previous poster, I check out what he’s doing from time to time, but I'll never reach out to him. I’m happy I knew him, try to keep in check the romantic aspects of my daydreaming, and that's where the thoughts will stay.

For the one who cheated on me along with the other person who broke my heart into 100 pieces on a Manhattan street, I NEVER look them up and push them out of my head if my mind wanders. For a couple of other people who were good human beings, but it didn't work out long term, look at their social media a couple of times a year. Both seem to have normal lives and happy they have families.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, my brain doesn’t work that way. Even if you ended up hating the person you can’t forget them even if you wanted to. Even if it’s only once in ten years something can trigger a memory but over time it’s just a blip on your radar screen.

I am the same. Sigh.

[Anonymous]

Nope never.

Dating a new guy currently and I still have my ex on my mind when having sex. Not sure if that will ever change but I can't stop thinking about him.

[Anonymous]

Yuck trying my hardest!

[Anonymous]

It is taking me a lot of time. At some point I think it will happen.

[Anonymous]

No, I will never forget him. From the day I met him to the day years later when I slammed the door in his face and went no contact...he was memorable. I have never wanted him back, though. I do not regret breaking up with him.