Hello, I am a heart exploration coach, here to offer you a warm and compassionate ear as you share your emotions.
You feel that you still have feelings for your ex-husband and are considering the possibility of getting back together. Despite being divorced, you have a positive and constructive relationship, which is a very good state.
However, when your partner mentions spending time with someone of the opposite sex, it can evoke a range of emotions, including feelings of sensitivity and even inferiority. It can be challenging to navigate these feelings and find a way forward.
Perhaps we could start with a warm embrace, and then take a moment to reflect on the challenges you're facing.
? 1. Perhaps it would be helpful to examine your own intimate relationship, learn from it, and grow.
Your text doesn't provide much information, so I'm not sure why you got divorced, whether you have children, the reasons for the divorce, and whether the parents and families of both sides were involved.
If it is a case of amicable separation and no issues of principle or bottom lines are involved, then, given your current state of amicable coexistence, there may be some grounds for optimism regarding the possibility of remarriage.
It might be helpful to reflect on your previous marital status, your patterns of getting along with each other, and your own patterns. This could help you gain insight and draw conclusions from them.
Perhaps it would be helpful to consider what you might have done to damage the intimacy of the relationship. It's possible that women are used to expressing frustration and blame, but this can actually be a way of showing love and concern for the other person. It's worth noting that when blame is expressed in words, it can lead to feelings of frustration in the other person.
At the same time, it may also be helpful to consider what aspects of the other person's behaviour could potentially be detrimental to the intimacy of the relationship.
It may be helpful to consider that everyone comes into our lives to help us achieve important life lessons. It could be that you are learning to love, or perhaps you are developing understanding and tolerance.
Men and women are inherently different, and we are inexperienced when we first enter into marriage. This is why marriage has been described as a "duet" that requires cooperation. It would be beneficial to take care of each other's different needs in marriage, avoid each other's minefields, and avoid stepping on the pit.
"Many people believe that the purpose of marriage is to find a partner with whom they can complete themselves. They may turn to marriage as a way to address their own unresolved issues and challenges. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in discord and dissolution." - From "Becoming a Better Version of Yourself After a Breakup"
I believe that the book "If Only I Knew Before We Got Married" could be a valuable resource when considering the choice of marriage and the running of a family. Similarly, I think that "Falling in Love with the Two of Us" might also be of interest.
2. Everyone has the right to pursue happiness and express love.
Dear, might I inquire as to whether you have expressed the idea of getting back together before?
This is your happiness, and it belongs to you. You might say, "If you don't set out, how will you ever arrive?"
The worst that could happen if you show your love for him is that he rejects you, but you will still be friends. What if he feels the same way?
It is possible that the other person is testing your attitude. After all, you have been divorced for two years, and you each dare to directly express your true feelings. That invisible "threshold" is in front of you.
It is often said that women should remain reserved, but when it comes to pursuing happiness, they also need courage and self-confidence, as well as the support of strength.
I believe that when the other person reveals that they are already in a relationship, you may experience a sense of loss. Rather than trying to guess the other person's true feelings and experiencing daily pangs of unrequited love, it might be more beneficial to express your feelings openly.
There is a lovely story behind the marriage of the beetle and Wang Ning. It seems that love requires boldness, bravery, decisiveness, and even a little bit of planning.
It would be beneficial to consider whether you and your partner are prepared to reconcile. Those who have experienced the end of a relationship may have concerns that if they were to get back together, they might not be able to fully express their love and appreciation for each other.
If you feel you are being held back by fear, try to break through it. Even if it seems like things might not work out, there is still hope. If you are concerned about being seen as a "good horse that doesn't return to the pasture," you might consider finding a mutual friend to learn more about the other person's intentions.
You might also find "The Five Expressions of Love" a helpful read. Reading more books about emotions and marriage management could also be beneficial.
I hope these suggestions are helpful to you.
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Comments
I understand how you feel, it's really tough when you still have feelings for someone who might be moving on. Maybe it's time to consider what you truly want and whether it's fair to both of you to try and get back together or let him explore this new connection.
It sounds like you've been holding onto hope for a reconciliation for quite some time now. But with him starting to see someone new, it might be a sign that he's ready to move forward. Have you thought about expressing your feelings one last time and then giving him the space he may need?
Hearing that he's getting to know someone else must be heartbreaking. It seems like he has changed his mind about not wanting to find anyone. Perhaps this is an opportunity for you to focus on yourself and evaluate what you want from a relationship going forward.
You've invested so much effort into maintaining contact and caring for him even after the divorce. Now that he's considering new relationships, it might be beneficial for you to step back and assess if constantly reaching out is helping or hindering your own healing process.