I am fairly new to Stoicism but it seems to be my world view.
I broke up with someone a couple of years ago, bumped into her recently, and now have deep regret about breaking up and really want her back.
How does a Stoic deal with that?
60 year old here.
I broke up with a woman two years ago after being together 10 years. About three weeks ago, I bumped into her while I was on a walk. We talked for less than five minutes. All the feelings cam back by the time I got home.
I texted her a few times and got a response a couple of times. The last time I texted her she did not respond. It's been two weeks now.
I now live with my current girlfriend and wish I was with my ex. Every moment of the day. I wonder if she thinks about me. I wonder if she's found someone else.
I know where she lives but I make it a point to stay away even though errands sometimes have me drive near there.
I deleted her contact information from all my devices so I can't text or call her.
And yet, after two years, I am hurting and I made the
I was the one who broke up with her. Now, I wonder if she went through what I am going through now. And, if she did, I am truly sorry I put her through that. I am tearing up just writing this.
I was on the verge of breaking up with my current girlfriend last weekend because the feelings are so strong. I am going to give it another six months to see if they go away.
Not really looking for advice but please share if you have any.