Note: This thread is about me breaking up with my G/F. So if you want to read and reply respectfully feel free. If not, please don't insult me with sarcastic comments.
I just broke up with my girl friend of 7 1/2 years over the weekend. I'm not bitter with her it's just that I'm 25 and shes 32. We've kind of grown apart (or at least I have). I met her when I was in High School and we've lived together for 6 years. Honestly she has been a huge part of my adult life and I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for her. But I realize that as I continue to grow as a person that we're just too different. I can't drag it out any longer and lead her to believe that there is going to be a bright and happy future for the 2 of us, because honestly I don't feel there is one. So as much as it pains me to do it, I had to call it quits. The worst part is the fact that I still care about her, just not as a G/F, fiance or wife. I could either hurt her now and be honest or destroy her later when she's 37 and we have more invested and I'm just bitter. We're going to sit down tonight and go over the details like who gets what, how we should divide up the bills etc. Ive never gone through this kind of thing before so I'm kind of scared. For the first time as an adult I'll be all on my own. And while there are things that I'm really nervous about, I'm actually looking forward to it. I know there are people who have been in and out of relationships, and it's not that big of a deal to them. But there are also people like myself that have always been a 1 girl kind of guy. So for me personally it was a big decision, Ive been really happy at points then really low at points, but the decision is for the best...
I guess the whole point of this thread is kind of a "Brotherly Support" kind of deal. I know there are guys on here who have been through the same and I know it's gonna get worse before it gets better so knowing that people I know (well sort of know) have done it and come out better would probably help me through the bad. That and just getting it out there makes it a little more real and forces me to stand by my decision... That's pretty much it...