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    Moyena Parikh
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    Hello All,

    I was in a beautiful turned toxic relationship which ended about 1.5 years back. Even while we were dating I knew there was no future as my then partner was sinking health wise. He has an incurable and inherited disease because of which he is against marriage etc. Anyway, I tried using different healing modalities to get over him but was partly successful. My intuition kept telling me that there is a strong mission with this fellow. And I admit that all this while I have stalked his social media profile and have slipped into anger and depression everytime as he happily moved on within one month of our breakup while… there is a drastic change in my nature.

    So recently I had this strong urge to get back to him which initially I mistook as love pangs but my gut told me to simply send him a message and see what happens next. We spoke very normally and I learnt that his health has deteriorated and he is almost sitting on a time bomb. I decided to help him to the best of my ability. So I keep sending him forwards, useful links etc in anticipation of closure and secondly, also looking to create value and hope in his life. At first he was very responsive but now he just reads my WA and replies briefly. And I know he is quite active on WA, FB etc. There is jealousy, anger, hope, love and hatred all at the same time. I don’t know what to do.

    And I am not looking to get back even though I have this perpetual conflict…looking for guidance 🙂

    Deep gratitude (in advance),
    M

    #122846
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Dear Moyenap:

    Better stop sending him forwards and links. I don’t think they are helpful to him.

    Can you explain more clearly what your “perpetual conflict” is about, regarding this past relationship? If you don’t want to get back with him, what is it that you want?

    Will be back at the computer in ten hours or so. If you answer, will reply again. Take care.

    anita

    #122897
    Tip
    Participant

    Hello,

    I agree, you have to stop trying to rescue him, you mention in your post that you have a strong mission with the man, you can not make him your mission. You have to first take care of yourself, I think you have a rescuers mentality, in that you want to save this man. In all honesty you can’t, it is a noble endeavour, however, you must help yourself first. You mentioned how you have used different healing methods, keep at it. Everything takes time and effort, put that effort into healing yourself. I realise it is hard, but speaking from experience, the more try to help, or rescue, the worse you feel. I was in a similar relationship with a woman who needed help, but didn’t want to take it. I feel for you, it is hard to love somebody so much that all you want to do is take away their pain. But when that pain is bearing down on you also, you have to take action. Give yourself space from this man, if he has moved on as you’ve suggested, then you need to move on also. I realise it is easier said than done, but I have faith that the dedication and strength that you put into this man, can be the same dedication and strength that lifts you out of your despair. I believe in you.

    #122917
    Moyena Parikh
    Participant

    Hi Anita,

    Thank you for your guidance 🙂

    Regarding the conflict- This guy was my first boyfriend and had almost met all my expectations. So I have this fear that I won’t be able to find someone better than him.. Though breaking up was my initiative, I sometimes question my decision.

    #122918
    Moyena Parikh
    Participant

    Hi brash1,

    I’m so glad you could understand my predicament. Thank you much much 🙂

    I will definitely put myself first and bounce back. Time to make ‘me’ a priority.

    Regards.

    #122920
    Tip
    Participant

    Yes definitely make you a priority. Be positive, and realise that there is always something better for you on the horizon. The pain and anguish you feel now, will eventually lead you back into the light.

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