My goal is to discover true love, but an obstacle stands in my way: the person who was once the love of my life. Even though I truly desire to move forward and release the past, I feel at a loss as to how to achieve that. Despite my best efforts, my thoughts continuously return to my former partner.

1. We Spent Many Years Together

We didn't have a brief fling that ended abruptly, our relationship lasted for years and we were deeply connected. Our lives were intertwined, and he was a constant presence in my daily routine for years, not just for a few weeks or months. Although he's technically no longer part of my life, it feels like he has a permanent place in my mind after all that time we spent together.

2. He's The First Thing I Think About Each Morning And The Last Each Night

My predicament stems from the fact that I am still deeply in love with him. He was my confidante, my closest ally, and now he is no longer in my life. It's as though a substantial piece of my heart is missing, leaving a gaping hole. I yearn for him because he has taken a part of me that I don't know how to reclaim.

3. I Can't Help But Wonder If He Thinks About Me Too

If our relationship held a significant value to me, then it's likely that he also thinks about me, isn't it? Otherwise, maybe my perception of our relationship was exaggerated. I've been living in a fairytale where he was my everything, but in reality, I meant nothing to him. It's important for me to confirm if my heartbreak is mutual or if I'm the only one suffering from it.

4. Everything Reminds Me Of Him

We created countless memories together, and it seems like every aspect of my life is intertwined with something we experienced as a couple. Although I disposed of all the tangible mementos from our relationship when we parted ways, it proved insufficient to move on from him. Every corner of my abode serves as a reminder of him, and every spot in this diminutive town evokes his memory. Our extended time together has left an indelible impression on everything and everywhere.

5. Even My Subconscious Is Working Against Me

Even if I attempt to suppress thoughts of him during the day, he continues to linger in my dreams at night. I wake up every morning, yearning for the dreams of us being together to be real. But then I'm reminded of reality and the heartbreak that comes with it. If I'm unable to prevent him from occupying my thoughts while I'm awake, how can I possibly control my mind while I'm asleep?

6. I Really Thought We Had A Future

Presently, relinquishing my envisioned future with him appears inconceivable. We devised an entire life plan as a duo, and after our separation, it seems as if all my aspirations have been dashed. I believed he was my soulmate, and it's challenging to let go of that notion. I spent an extensive period of time fantasizing about the life we were supposed to share. Consequently, it's not solely a matter of moving on from a relationship but relinquishing a dream that I never envisioned would fail to materialize.

7. Every Guy I Meet Just Doesn't Compare To Him

I constantly yearn to find someone who could help me forget my ex, but my efforts always seem to be in vain. I put myself out there, flirt, and search for anyone who could potentially distract me, but none of them seem to do the trick. At the end of the day, I'm only reminded of the fact that they're not my ex. I haven't met anyone who could make my heart skip a beat or feel the flutter of butterflies in my stomach. I haven't encountered anyone who I have a genuine interest in. My biggest fear is that my ex was the one for me, and that I won't be able to feel true love for anyone else but him.

8. No Matter What I Do, I Can't Seem To Forget

I've made every effort to expunge him from my mind, but his memory remains firmly affixed like industrial-strength adhesive. If only I could erase all the moments we shared, and everything he represented to me, but it's not feasible. He is an integral part of so many of my most cherished recollections. Although I yearn for the unpleasant times to override my thoughts, whenever I reminisce, all I can seem to recollect are the good times.

9. I Just Keep Analyzing Our Relationship Over And Over Again In My Head

I'm still struggling to understand where, when, and why things took a wrong turn. There was a time when we were perfect for each other, and I'm desperate to know what caused our relationship to change. It's like a puzzle that I can't solve, and the unsolved mystery is consuming me with obsession.

10. I Keep Looking For Distractions But He Invades My Mind Anyway

Irrespective of how occupied I keep myself with work, socializing, pastimes, and all the other facets of life, his memory remains stubbornly etched in my mind. He's always lingering in the recesses of my thoughts. I'm not idling away in solitude and melancholy, as I'm actively living my life. Nevertheless, by the end of the day, thoughts of him consume me to such an extent that it feels as if he's still present with me.