We Couldn’t Make it Work
Before dating my girlfriend, I was with a girl for something like eight years. I was certain we were going to marry and be together forever.
But for some reason, I just felt like we weren’t going to be able to make it work out with our lives going separate ways (with a job, college, and the long distance).
I wanted it to, but I ended it because I thought it’d be best for us both. It worked out well for both of us in that we did succeed more in life. But there’s a dark secret hanging over both of us.
My ex just got married a few weeks ago to second-place. I call him second-place because that’s what he is, and she and I both know it.
Prior to her getting married, we professed to each other that we still loved each other after I had a fight with my girlfriend.
My ex said (after getting married) that if I had asked for her back just then, she would have come running. I didn’t, because I wanted to have integrity and not break up her relationship nor mine.
I just wanted to make things work for everyone. It was the easiest way for all involved. My girlfriend and I’s fight has really put a wedge in our relationship for me, emotionally.
I’m not able to connect with her anywhere near where I was before. I feel like she’s only a friend these days.
I still feel that way was best, but every day I think about her and every day I know that if we found ourselves single again, we’d be back together.
We were perfect for each other…the timing and distance just got in the way.
If my girlfriend knew this, she’d probably stab me in the face. Story credit: Reddit