How do I let go of someone I love?
371213
The answer to your question is forgiveness...You must learn to forgive the love of your life...There had to be a possible reason why that person ignored you...You get past the hurt and pain by giving em another chance...I think you don't love that person..if you did u would of not given up on love \n\nI know what you are going thru...The love of my life is far away from me...but I still love him...Nothing can make me stop loving him...not even distance or time...Love is not easy..Love is a battlefield..
838013
Love is a very hard thing to let go of. Dont beat yourself up over it. Time heals all :)
554919
Start pulling away gradually.  Start doing things with your other friends but don't completely desert this guy either.  If he thinks he's in love with you, it would hurt a lot for you to suddenly ignore him.  Just spend less time with him and have shorter phone conversations, etc.  He will begin to see something is happenng in a short time and will be ready for a break.  Be kind just as you would want someone to be kind if they were breaking it off with you.
108226
just try to be away from her.\nthe day u fell u cannot do that\nu r in love.\n\ncheers!!
333806
i understand your situation, maybe he just wants to go away? let him go.You cant hold on to a person for too long.He's told u it hurts, and you say you love him.So why keep hurting him?If both of u'll think it should end or has ended ,let it be amicable.Healing will take time , but it will happen
406428
Just take things one day at a time, and remember that if you were meant to be with him, you will be eventually.  Take some time to mourn the loss of the relationship; give yourself an hour or two on days that you feel you need it, to turn on sad music, look at old pictures, and cry.  Then drop it, and do something for yourself.  I've had times when I thought the world was ending because of the end of a relationship.  I didn't know how I'd make it.  Eventually after going through this a few times, I realized that I can recover from anything.  So can you.
526306
break it off and find someone new
1150260
I don't believe it is possible to wake up and stop loving someone.  You can get over her one day at a time and it will take some time if you truly love her.  You probably will always have a special place in your heart for her.  Who knows yall may work things out.  I just know that you can get over her slow but sure and still have a love for her different from any one else.  I am sorry you are going through this. I KNOW it is tough.
366402
It's always hard to say goodbye. \n\nIn all honesty you can't. You can't say goodbye to someone you love that much without having your heart torn out and crushed. \n\nDon't worry about saying goodbye, worry about putting yourself back together after it happens. \n\nRemember that there are always other people out there, there are other fish in the sea. You will find another "someone" that you will love just as much, if not more. \n\nYou will never stop loving this person, but don't let your pain stop you from loving again and don't let it stop you from having an even more beautiful relationship with another person. \n\nIf you have to say goodbye, chances are that they aren't the one for you. So pick up the pieces, stop binging on ice cream, and smile. Things always work out in the end. It will take some time and it will take some pain and it will take some effort, but it will work out. You will find someone else, you will love again, and you will move on. \n\nNot everything lasts forever, but when it does, don't let it go.
1049859
You have to want to, and let time heal your wounds.  Try counseling, whether alone or with him.  Talking out your feelings is the only way you will truly ever be able to process them.\n   Do not listen to these people who say give up and move on.  We do that too much today.  Give up to easy.  If you really love him, try to work it out.  You will probably never forget the hurt he has caused you, but you may be able to forgive, move on, and both of you learn a valuable lesson.  It may make you stronger in the long run.\n   I would suggest counseling before you give up, but if the pain is too great, then maybe you should seperate for awhile (not give up, just seperate) and work on things at a distance where you both have your space to heal, grow, and process.\n\nGood luck.  peace and love
1085801
Try not to dwell on it. The more you spend time thinking about it the worse the situation will become. Loving someone doesn't always mean being with them so be as supportive to him/her as possible without becoming more emotionally involved. Focus on other aspects of your life that get you out of the house and spend time with other friends. It won't be easy to get over not having your love returned in the way you would like but you'll have to or you might risk losing your best friend.
543287
I think it is difficult for you to let go because you have children from the relationship and land up meeting him. Assuming you want to move forward, do minimize your contact with him else it is difficult to let go of him. To answer your question, I believe you need both - soul searching and activities.\n\nWhen you close a relationship, we tend to think of the "could haves" "would haves" and "what if". If you are doing that, please stop yourself. To really move forward, you have to shutdown the past, and have to tell yourself "Life goes on" and believe in it and think forward. \n\nSoul searching is very important becoz it will help you identify what you are and what you need from your partner. It might even help you reason out why the previous relationship ended and help you come to terms with it. This knowledge about yourself will also give you peace of mind, mental strength and confidence in yourself to move forward.\n\nActivities are very important too in order to live your day to day life and put the past behind. Doing activities you like to do will help you relax and make you happy. It will also help you connect with people who like to do the same activities you like. Thus it will help build network of friends and possibly help you find the right person in your life.\n\nSo, soul searching is required to understand what you are and what you need from this point on. Activities are important to have fun and enjoy the present.\n\nAdditionally I would say: 1) Workout more often becoz it helps reduce stress and makes you feel positive. 2) Stay around people and friends that have positive energy/attitude - it will really help feel positive. 3) Yoga and Meditation really help a lot too.
22304
This is always tough and really, it depends on your situation.  The best thing you can do is be honest; tell them you no longer love them (and maybe this means you never really did) and explain why (this is the important part because it sucks to never know why someone fell out of love).  If you want to take the cowards way, just start cheating on them until they get the hint or the next time they say "i love you" say something like "yeah...about that love thing..." but you really do just have to say it.  They'll understand eventually even if it hurts them a lot now.  And be gentle, because they obviously care about you and you cared about them at some point
1180972
Sorry but there really is no easy way. You care about him and don't want to hurt him even though he has hurt you. Tell him what you said to us. Let him know that even though he had your heart from the beginning you do not feel like an important part of his life so you need to end things so that both of you can find other people who may be better suited for the types of relationships that you guys want to have.
493623
Deep down you haven't really let him go \nTo forget about him you have to
754646
Depends...\nWhy have they stopped talking to you?\nIf it's something you've done, then eat humble pie, appologise and tell them you love them.\n\nIf you haven't done anything wrong (and you are REALLY sure you haven't) then tell them you love them and you will be here for them if they need you. Then you give them space.\n\nIf they still don't talk to you, then you have to accept that the relationship is over and move on with your life.
151478
To let go is to cherish the past you've been together and realize that its never gonna be the same anymore.. coz its gonna be better!\nLet go and give others that's around and available to you a chance. Give yourself a chance. you owe it to yourself.. \n\nLove is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.