Validation.
So I have this ex-boyfriend.
We’re on a friendly basis, and he just transferred to a new college. He calls me, and tells me he has this amazing job, and cool first week of school.
I wanted to succeed first; to get a new boyfriend, or a new cool activity that I could flaunt.
I feel like a failure, like I’ve been wasting my time in college and not putting myself on the paths that I want to be on.
I want to write for the paper, but I don’t. I want to take a dancing class, but I don’t.
Its always “next quarter,” “next week,” and I just sit and watch internet movies. And sometimes read school books.
I want a new boy to care about, so I can finally sever this attachment to my ex. I read his myspace mail, since he gave me his password back in our heyday; still keeping tabs on him. But for what? I haven’t the right to be jealous of him, and its a jerky thing to do, this begrudging him his happiness.
But I can’t stop; I still want him to want me. Kind of a validation thing, I guess. And when he’s being happy with himself and his life, he isn’t moping about me.
Ugh. I’m such a failure at life.
kate. on January 27th 2008 in Confused
juubn said on 10 Feb 2008 at 11:41 am # Quote
Failure in what?
U already know what u want to do so just do it. Taking a dance lessons can not really be a big step can it? Live your life instead of your boyfriends. Movies and internet suck ass, go to walk in the forest, go fishing, go travel, go party and get fucked, do whatever makes you happy but dont sit home feeling sorry for yourself. Seriously, life is not that serious, its just a ride so u might as well enjoy it. Times we all get stuck but then u have to kick yourself in the arse and get moving.
Enjoy your writing and dance class!
think about it said on 14 Feb 2008 at 5:44 am # Quote
argh, poor sweet heart! Not stalking the ex via technology is a hard one. just do something, anything, that will make you indifferent and yet happy for him. you can’t get into a new relationship until you feel okay about the end of this one! and don’t use him as an excuse for not getting off of your butt :)