Heartbreak and fear linger in a Melbourne neighborhood three days after a deadly shooting that killed a 2-year-old girl and injured two adults. Police are still looking for whoever is responsible for this tragedy.A growing memorial outside the home on Poplar Lane now features balloons, candles and stuffed animals left in honor of the little girl, identified by family members as Bles’syn. Police have not officially released the victims’ names, but family members said the two adults fighting for their lives in the hospital are the girl’s grandparents. Neighbors say the shooting has left the community shaken.“It brought me to tears because I have grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I was just devastated,” said Belinda Durant, a neighbor.“I just have been inside, keeping my door locked. I’m scared,” she added. Police remain at the home as detectives gather evidence and work to track down whoever did this. Melbourne police say there are no new updates in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the department or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeLine.
MELBOURNE, Fla. —
Heartbreak and fear linger in a Melbourne neighborhood three days after a deadly shooting that killed a 2-year-old girl and injured two adults.
Police are still looking for whoever is responsible for this tragedy.
A growing memorial outside the home on Poplar Lane now features balloons, candles and stuffed animals left in honor of the little girl, identified by family members as Bles’syn.
Police have not officially released the victims’ names, but family members said the two adults fighting for their lives in the hospital are the girl’s grandparents.
Neighbors say the shooting has left the community shaken.
“It brought me to tears because I have grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I was just devastated,” said Belinda Durant, a neighbor.
“I just have been inside, keeping my door locked. I’m scared,” she added.
Police remain at the home as detectives gather evidence and work to track down whoever did this.
Melbourne police say there are no new updates in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the department or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeLine.
It was always going to be an uphill battle. After a Game 6 in which the Knicks lost 116-103 to the Pacers and the pesky heartbeat of the team, Josh Hart, suffered an abdominal injury, the Knicks had their work cut out for them. Before tipoff, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bomb that gave fans more reason to hope: Hart and OG Anunoby, who’d been out since Game 2, were both going to play. It seemed like it could really happen this time.
Robert Quinn, a newish fan, says he had been a little nervous, but says, “knowing my Knicks? We got this.” But it’s looking grim: Pacers 70, Knicks 55 at the half. Victor Ng, an on-and-off follower of the team since the Patrick Ewing glory days of 1994, had bet on a very specific outcome: Knicks by four points. Now he’s saying, “I think FanDuel took my money.” But he turns philosophical all the same: “Being a fan is being on a rollercoaster. This season, they’re up and down but at least it’s ending up on a high note. So I can’t complain.” Then he adds, “if they can tie, they can win. If they’re not pulling within 8, they’re not coming back.”
Bella, age 10, usually leans toward hockey, but she’d been pulled toward basketball by the playoff run. “They’re New York, I root for New York, I’m with New York.” She has a message: “to the Knicks, no matter what happens today, you’re an amazing team and we’re supporting you all the way.”
At Mustang Harry’s, a block south of the Garden, fans are straining to see the TVs through the windows. Rich Templeton, a lifelong fan, has already been to two more bars nearby, Stout and The Triple Crown, and he says this patch of sidewalk was the best vantage point he’s found. “They’re coming back,” he says. “Donte [DiVincenzo] is gonna lead them back. Donte and [Jalen] Brunson. Donte’s got a little spunk to him and he can shoot the 3 ball.” How does he see the night going if the Knicks pull out a comeback victory? “It’s not Philadelphia, so I don’t expect things to be burned or anything, but I think it’ll be a nice lively atmosphere.”
Tom, an 18-year-old who flew in from Naples, Florida, disagrees: “If they win I think the city’s gonna burn the fuck down.Empire State Building’s going down, and Penn Station is burning to the ground. Simple as that.” He and his two friends have courtside seats, he says, arriving at halftime. They’re optimistic for a comeback but also realists. “It’s always a letdown, as Knicks fans. That’s what makes us loyal fans.”
Back by the entrance to the Garden, a pair of vendors are hawking NEW YORK VS. EVERYBODY and JALEN MVP BRUNSON shirts. Another seller says of his prices, “If we win, this goes up.”
Halfway through the fourth quarter, hope is fading. Fans start trickling out of the Garden onto the steps where Michael and his friend Kevin are standing. Michael says he’s walked past the arena on his commute every day for the past ten years. When we ask him whether he and Kevin are Knicks fans, Michael says, “We wish we weren’t after this game.” Kevin adds, “we overcame so much this season … just for it to end it like this.”
Draco, a content creator and 76ers fan who watched as the Knicks eliminated his team two weeks ago, came up from Philly this morning “just to watch them lose.” He walks over to us, livestreaming from his phone, and also starts interviewing Michael and Kevin. “Y’all have so little faith in your team right now. There’s still six minutes left in the game. And y’all really leaving right now, what’s going on?” But they’re still proud. Michael says, “We grind, we grit, we work hard and I feel like at the end of the day like that’s what matters. We support them. We love them as players and as people you know, we protect them, we take care of our own.”
Jeff Knight, a 38-year-old who’s been a fan since he was 6, tells me he’d headed for the exit after news spread inside the arena that Brunson had fractured his hand. Another fan, Adam Silvers, had been sitting in section 201, where the injury news spread as people got updates on their phones. When he got word, Silvers thought, “well, that’s the end of that.” He’d spent more than $800 on his tickets.
Rami Evgi, a season-ticket holder for 30 years, says he knew the Knicks were going to lose from the beginning of the game. He left early because he couldn’t bear to see the ugly end. He’d flipped every other playoff ticket he had for the money, but he’d saved game 7 for himself. Even with the loss, he says, it was still the best Knicks season since 1999, when the Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the finals. This season, he says, was sweet because it was a surprise, “I didn’t even know if they would make the playoffs. If everybody was healthy, nobody could have stopped us.”
Amber, a brand-new fan at 26, had seen them win in Philadelphia. She too is down, but she’s already relishing the memory: “They’ve done so well, honestly. A lot of the players got injured, but with the few players they have left, they did amazing. We’re sad, but honestly they did a good job.”
Pat, 35, and Tracy, 36, are New Yorkers who paid $12,000 each for their center-court season tickets. But Tracy is, like her dad, a Celtics fan. “She is happily married to me, I believe,” Pat reassures us, and possibly himself. “She roots for the Knicks unless it’s against the Celtics.” Ever since Julius Randle got hurt in January, “it was always like, agh, the season’s probably not going to be great. But then everyone kept trying their guts out. And unfortunately, they made us fall in love. And then you know, just sucks to see someone try so fucking hard…”
One of the first Pacers fans to leave the arena, when his team was up 17 with three minutes to go, is a lone guy in a golden-yellow team hoodie. A bunch of random Knicks fans immediately circle him, yelling “get the fuck out of here you bitch-ass” and “fuck the Pacers.” (It was more aggro posturing than actual threat.) The Pacers fan doesn’t seem to mind the taunting — his team was through, after all. A family of six dressed in Pacers jerseys, with three young children plus an infant in Mom’s arms, says they feel “amazing,” barely aware that Knicks fans are screaming at them to go home. Joe and Jack Judson, also Pacers fans, aren’t fazed by being outnumbered. Joe says, “that’s the thing about New York fans, they’re passionate.” The two spent $10,000 per ticket and Joe estimates that the trip cost about $27,000 altogether. Jack, his son, says it’s the best game he’s ever been to. He’s a rising senior at Purdue University in Indiana, and says his buddies back home are “electric.” His phone has been blowing up.
After the final buzzer — Pacers 130, Knicks 109 — a swarm of mostly young men gather at the top of the escalators to Penn Station at 33rd street. United in their loss, they start chanting “Fuck Trae Young,” a player who is not on the Indiana Pacers nor is even in the playoffs. The animosity is still fresh from when Young’s Atlanta Hawks beat the Knicks in the first round in 2021.
Silvers is optimistic: “This is probably year one for this core. They probably got three or four years in them. They got a lot of draft picks and a lot of capital. So they can go out and get a pretty big name. And Randle will be healthy and he gives the Knicks 25 and 10 easily every night.” Knight thinks the Knicks should part ways with Randle in the offseason, “based on how the Knicks played without him. Brunson took his game to a different level once Randle was out.” Silvers thinks “maybe they get someone like a Kevin Durant if he thinks MSG is cool enough now.” Evgi thinks they need “another good guy, not Kevin Durant or Devin Booker, but a surprise, like Hartenstein. Just a good player.”
Cops are patrolling the area, dispersing the crowds and drawing them down from lampposts. A fan jokes to his friend, “Knicks in 8,” suggesting that this was still their year. The crowd shifts to “fuck Tyrese,” the Pacers star, then “fuck Embiid,” the 76ers star. Anything is worthy of comment — including the entire sport of hockey, as they shift over to yelling “let’s go Rangers.” An altercation with a Knicks fan prompts an officer to shove him back, and several other cops step in to push the crowd away and firmly suggest that they all go home. The last chant before the police disperse them is “fuck the Celtics.” The city does not burn. The price of the T-shirts drops from $20 to $10.
Do your relationships seem to go from perfect to complicated every single time? And while external factors can contribute to this unraveling, have you ever stopped to wonder, “Am I the problem in my relationship?“
Self-reflection, the cornerstone of healthy relationships, can be scary but it can be equally helpful. This “Am I Self-Sabotaging My Relationship?” quiz, crafted by an experienced relationship counselor with a Master’s degree in psychology, offers a mirror to your inner thoughts and actions. Through just 9 introspective questions, you’ll be able to identify if you’ve been contributing to the downfall of your relationship.
But what exactly is self-sabotage in a relationship? It’s those subtle behaviors that chip away at the happiness in your relationship. It’s the voice in your head whispering doubts, fueling insecurities, and pushing you away from your partner.
Passive-aggressive communication: Resorting to sarcasm, withholding affection, or giving the silent treatment instead of openly communicating your needs and feelings.
Excessive criticism: Constantly finding fault with your partner, chipping away at their self-esteem, and creating a climate of negativity.
Neediness and clinginess: Demanding constant attention and validation, suffocating your partner’s space, and fostering feelings of control and insecurity.
Fear of commitment: Pulling away when things get serious, sabotaging intimacy, and preventing the relationship from deepening.
Unrealistic expectations: Holding your partner to impossible standards, setting yourself up for disappointment, and creating a breeding ground for conflict.
Remember, thriving connections are built on open communication, mutual respect, and emotional vulnerability. This quiz is not about assigning blame. It’s about empowering you to identify potential areas of self-sabotage, understand their root causes, and put an end to this vicious cycle of failed relationships
Remember that first coffee date, the butterflies, the shared dreams? Now, fast forward. The jokes that hurt, the constant unsolicited advice, the backhanded compliments that chip away at your confidence. That spark you felt at the start, it’s flickering. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many women grapple with the question: “Is he a misogynist?” It’s a tough one to answer as it’s often hidden by layers of affection and shared history.
This misogyny quiz is your flashlight in the dark. Whether it’s the eye-roll at your career goals, the constant “mansplaining,” or the possessiveness that suffocates your independence, let’s untangle the red flags and understand the root cause of the issue.
Before you can work out how to deal with misogyny, you must first identify it. Take the quiz and answer as honestly as possible. Remember, you deserve a boyfriend who celebrates your strength, respects your voice, and wants to watch you grow.
Where were you when Scandoval dropped? To find out why one cheating scandal dominated the zeitgeist in 2023, we have to go back in time. Ten years ago, Scheana Shay walked out of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and into the first-ever episode of Vanderpump Rules, creating an unholy lineage of mistresses that spans all the way to the now infamous March 3, 2023, TMZ headline: “TOM SANDOVAL & ARIANA MADIX CALL IT QUITS … Allegations He Cheated With Costar Raquel Leviss.” Meet the Cool Girl Ariana Madix and the endearing but toxic Tom Sandoval—Vanderpump’s most reliable couple. Until they weren’t.
Host: Jodi Walker Producers: Kaya McMullen, Andrew Gruttadaro, and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
There are few who have not been through a broken heart. Some people seem to breeze through a breakup without any of the attendant pain, but not everyone can cope on their own. Many of us need help. So, let us have a look at some of the best breakup apps that can help you mend your broken heart and get through a breakup with structured hope and support (and no, do NOT call them sad apps).
These apps for breakups come in many forms, dealing with the different aspects of your separation. Some apps help you deal with the pain of heartbreak by sharing it with others on a social platform. Other breakup apps provide tools such as AI, daily pep talks, and counseling to help you cope the healthy way and mend your scars. There are even breakup apps that will help you get rid of your ex’s gifts and possessions.
7 Of The Best Breakup Apps To Rebuild Your Life After A Breakup
The heart is not the same as an empty feeling after a breakup hits hard. This is why we bring to you seven of the best breakup apps in terms of popularity. They are not just for iPhone users; many breakup apps are for Android users too. Give yourself a break and try one of them if you are hurting. You may be surprised at how much they can help even when your breakup is all you can think about.
Name of the app
Category
Price
Pros
Cons
Breakup Boss
Self-help
$6–$7
Designed by mental health professionals
No free trial
Mend
Therapeutic
$275
Audio training
Expensive
Breakup Buddy
Self-help
$12–$18
Free trial available
Expensive; AI generated
Never Liked It Anyway
Commerce
Free
Easy to operate
6% commission goes to the app
Halmos
Social media
Free
Connect with others with similar experiences
No details of privacy policy
No Contact Rule
Scheduling
Free
Daily reminders
Easy to ignore
Our Family Wizard
Co-parenting
$11.5
Scheduling made easy
Expensive
Comparison Chart of Breakup Apps
1. Break-up Boss
Break-up Boss (or Breakup Boss) is a great breakup app and the handiwork of relationship writer Zoe Foster Blake. It is an app designed as an interactive self-help book with advice and affirmations that help you take control of your breakup journey.
Break-up Boss
Features:
Breakup Boss is like a self-help book that pushes you to go out and socialize
It helps you vent your anger and feelings of heartbreak
As breakup apps go, Mend is a subscription service that gives you access to therapy sessions that come in the form of courses. The signature program of this app consists of 390+ audio trainings and journal prompts to help you mend after a breakup, which you can complete at your own pace.
Mend
Features:
Questions in each section help you learn to introspect
You’ll learn to look at your relationship and breakup with a fresh perspective, enabling you to heal
It uses tools from various fields, including psychology, mindfulness, coaching, and nutrition
This broken heart app features an AI healing companion that can become your best friend on your journey to mend your sadness and fears. Breakup Buddy can guide you after the breakup, track your healing progress, and create a safe space for you to vent and learn more about yourself. The designers have created this app so you can deal with the heartbreak and pain of a breakup in a reliable space.
Breakup Buddy
Features:
Breakup Buddy uses AI technology, with inputs from wellness experts, to create a support system for broken hearts
Access is available 24/7
It provides several self-care and self-love tools for your mental health, including smart journaling and healing tracking
It consists of 20+ exercises to help you begin your healing
It speeds up the recovery process while you’re going through a breakup rollercoaster
One of the many breakup apps for iPhone users which is not yet available for Android users
While not a free app, there is a free trial period available
Cost: Free trial available; $12 to $18 per month
4. Never Liked It Anyway
Never Liked It Anyway is a broken heart app with a difference. It helps you get through the pain of a breakup and heartbreak the cathartic way by getting rid of everything that reminds you of your ex. These are permanent reminders of your ex and can be a painful reminder of your relationship as well. Think of it as an eBay-cum-breakup app that will assuage your emotional turmoil by erasing the memories after a breakup.
Halmos is a social media platform that brings together the heartbroken. Unlike Facebook or other social media apps on which people post virtually anything, Halmos is dedicated to people experiencing breakups, allowing them to share their emotions and feelings with others who have been through similar experiences. If you are trying to find happiness after a breakup, this is a great resource.
Halmos
Features:
Helps you to bury the memories of your past relationship by creating a ‘virtual tomb’ for them in the app
These become the “metaphorical garden for rebirth”
Express yourself safely within the app and vent to your heart’s content
Ever notice how contacting your ex can lead to a blow-up that just further messes things up? Then maybe No Contact Rule is the app for you. Another one of the breakup apps for iPhone, it is ideal for you if you follow the philosophy that the best way forward is to take a long break from your ex or go no-contact after the breakup. The app reminds you of why it’s important not to contact the ex in any way, either personally or by phone.
No Contact Rule
Features:
Manages your schedule for a 30-day period
Helps you fill your calendar with activities such as studying, exercising, and spending time with friends
The no-contact rule helps in keeping yourself busy after your breakup while completely cutting off from your ex
Get daily reminders of your no-contact rule for a 30-day period
Memo function lets you keep tabs on how well you’ve done
The In-app chat board allows you to share your experiences
Available only for iOS
Cost: Free
7. OurFamilyWizard
This co-parenting app allows you to keep in touch with your ex for a purely practical reason — The kids. OurFamilyWizard makes it easier to share schedules, track and share expenses, and even access documents and contacts to make managing your kids’ lives that much easier. Currently, courts, therapists, and attorneys require parents to use these apps to maintain the co-parenting rules and boundaries. The convenience these apps offer, while helping to minimize face-to-face or other personal contact, has made these apps popular with many folks who are either divorced or going through a divorce or breakup.
OurFamilyWizard
Features:
It allows you to create an account and connect to other accounts by inviting your ex
You can sync calendars, exchange messages and documents, and request expense reimbursements
You can maintain a journal
Connect to your bank account via the app for seamless financial transactions
It allows messaging and audio and video calling
It keeps a clear record of all communication
Info-bank helps to keep shared documents
A ‘tone meter’ keeps track of red flags like abusive language
Ready to move on after your breakup? Try something from the ‘dating apps after breakup’ category. Blindlee is a dating app after breakup based on the principle that “love is blind.”It allows you to actually talk to another person, pushing you back into the game to start dating after a breakup.
Blindlee
Features:
Get matched with potential partners as per your criteria
Make a 3-minute long blurry video call
The woman controls the blur effect
Get suggested topics of conversation
If both of you enjoy the call, you can proceed to the next stage and even meet up
A large variety of apps can hold your hand through a breakup
Some contain therapeutic tools that help you heal psychologically, like maintaining a journal, getting prompts, affirmations, etc.
Others help you connect with people who have been through what you are going through, helping you share your burden and thereby reduce it
There are also co-parenting apps that make coordinating the kids’ activities with your ex a smoother proposition
In some ways, all these dating apps help you deal with the discomfort and pain brought on by a breakup. If you need help after your breakup and prefer the technological approach, then choose an app from above. Be careful with your choice as some of these can be expensive and may not suit you. Be sure to read the privacy policies before making your choice.
Relationships are tricky, and figuring out if it’s time to part ways with your boyfriend can be even trickier. That’s why we’re introducing the “Should I Break Up with My Boyfriend Quiz,” created by Dhriti Bhavsar, a psychologist with a master’s degree and a focus on counselling. Dhriti’s knowledge will help you decide whether it’s just a rough patch or whether you need to say goodbye.
Let’s start by reassuring you that you are not the first girlfriend who has thought to herself, “Should we separate?” or “Should we Break up?” at some point. Relationships are not the rom-coms that movies make them out to be. This quiz is here to help you think it through. Dhriti has designed it to get you thinking about signs of unhappiness, toxicity, and trust issues in your relationship.
Relationships require a lot of time, love, and effort. So, of course, naturally, we are hesitant to let go. However, a relationship that is consistently making you unhappy is not one that you should force yourself to stay in. Let this quiz be your tool to shine a light on any doubts and help you make choices that lead to your happiness.
Being cheated on by a romantic partner is one of the most devastating experiences anyone can go through. The subsequent feelings of hurt, humiliation, sorrow, anger, and disbelief can be overwhelming. To work through these emotions, it can help to write them down in a letter or a text. You can either send a painful message to a cheating boyfriend or just use the exercise as an opportunity to vent.
Sometimes, the best therapy is accepting and acknowledging your feelings and giving them the necessary space. Recovery from cheating and a breakup is a long, tumultuous process, so be patient and treat yourself with the patience and compassion you require to move on. Reading a quote about a cheating boyfriend or sending a painful message to a cheating boyfriend can help you feel heard and not so alone. There is power in the written word, and we are here to help you find your voice and heal in the process.
What To Say To A Cheating Boyfriend? 50 Examples To Put Your Pain In Words
We are here to help during this difficult time with what to say to your boyfriend when he cheats on you. You can use these as a message to a cheating boyfriend as a guide on what to write and get those hurtful feelings off your chest.
Short, painful messages to a cheating boyfriend
When you list what to say to a cheating boyfriend, remember that the more succinct and direct, the greater the impact. Some ideal things to say to a cheating boyfriend could be:
1. Even though I gave you all of my heart, you still betrayed me. I sincerely hope you one day understand how much pain you have put me through
2. I thought we were forever, but our relationship was only a temporary happiness for you. A real man would value what he has
3. You didn’t just cheat on me — you cheated on us. You broke my heart, and you destroyed our future
4. No more heartbreaking messages. Even my tears have dried up. I would rather face the future alone than with a man who doesn’t value me
You got greedy and wanted it all, but now you have nothing. How does it feel to feel betrayed for a change?
Don’t think you were a hot stud for cheating on me for so long. You are the worst boyfriend, and I wish I never met you
When a girl asks for loyalty and trust, only a weak man would not fulfill her wishes and give her what she wants
You broke my heart in a million pieces, and I feel betrayed and lonely. I am a good person who can only take so much pain. Please let me go
Sometimes the people you love the most are the ones who treat you the worst. People cheat when they don’t understand what they can stand to lose
Once a glass breaks, it cannot be repaired. There is always the crack. Same with my heart. It will never be the same again
When you send such a breakup message to a cheating boyfriend, it brings to the fore what he is giving up without allowing for too many excuses and explanations. Protect your dignity and learn instead how to punish a cheating boyfriend emotionally.
“You got greedy and wanted it all, but now you have nothing. How does it feel to feel betrayed for a change?”
Savage quotes for a cheating boyfriend
If you want to know what to say to your boyfriend when he cheats on you to make him feel bad, use any of the following quotes to get your message across in no uncertain terms. You are angry, and you want him to know it!
The only woman I can still trust is Karma — she won’t disappoint me
I am too good for a toxic person like you. I will let karma take care of you
When a woman steals your man, there is no better revenge than letting her keep him
I would rather be single than be with a cheater. So goodbye and all the best
One day, when things go wrong for you — and they will — you will realize what you gave up when you gave up on me
All the evidence and red flags, and I still chose to trust you. I refuse to make the same mistake again. You have lost a good woman today
A piece of advice — next time you cheat, remember — you gotta delete those text messages or pay the price
Lucky me! I found out about your multiple love interests just in time. I value my own self-esteem too much to give up any emotional power to a liar like you
I hope you meet someone who is just like you. A cheat. A liar. A person who doesn’t accept responsibility for their actions. This is my wish for you
Thank you for making it easier for me to leave you. Goodbye, your ex-girlfriend
We say, choose an apt quote about a cheating boyfriend to really open his eyes to his lying, devious ways. It’s time to put on the gloves and fight for your dignity!
Goodbye messages to a cheating boyfriend
If the anger has been spent and all that is left is hurt and disbelief, it can help to gain closure. A final goodbye to someone you love can be more effective than a long, painful message to a cheating boyfriend.
I sincerely hope you find what you are looking for, and when you do, I hope you finally value what you have
You promised me you would never cheat, and then you went and broke that sacred bond. You went from being a person I trusted to a despicable person
No more crying. No more promises. You are on your own now. I am no longer interested in saving you from yourself
I refuse to be part of this constant drama. Stop playing these mind games and act like a real man for once
A real man would never have betrayed me the way you did. You are the coldest person, and I deserve better
All the promises in the world cannot save our relationship. So, goodbye — the fairytale is over
Even if this hate disappears, I will never forget how small you made me feel with your lying, cheating ways
I don’t want to be your lover. I don’t want to be your friend. I want nothing more to do with you. My well-being is more important than your greedy ways
I loved you more than I loved myself, so I let things go so wrong. I have learned my lesson — I hope you have learned yours
My heart is too tired to love you anymore
These heartfelt messages can help guide you on how to punish a cheating boyfriend emotionally. Sometimes, just being so honest and vulnerable may help him see what he’s giving up on. And even if he persists with the infidelity, at least you were being truthful through it all.
Powerful messages for a lying boyfriend
What to say to a cheating boyfriend to make him feel bad? We got you. Here are 10 powerful and painful messages to a cheating boyfriend that will show him what you think of his devious, cowardly behavior!
Cheating never ‘just happens.’ You choose to cheat and don’t deserve anyone who treats you with love and respect
I hope your new lady friend is prepared for the tears that will come when you cheat on her, too
I have no regrets about meeting you. I have no regrets in loving you. I am a good woman who has learned her lesson and will now only look for a real man and not a loser who doesn’t value what he has
Good luck in finding what you are looking for. As for me, I am ready to start dating again and find myself a real man who will never value temporary happiness over a lifetime of love
I don’t just want you to feel guilty. I don’t need cheating boyfriend regret. I want your life to be destroyed like you destroyed mine. This hate feels satisfying, and I welcome it after all the tears
Did you honestly think I wouldn’t find out about your cheating? The truth always comes out. Remember that the next time, you hide your text messages and sneak behind a good woman
Never push a good woman to the point where she no longer cares
Most people cheat when they pay more attention to what they don’t have than what’s in front of them
I don’t know what’s worse — your lies or you thinking I will believe them
If you had to choose a quote about cheating boyfriend, this selection is sure to hit where it hurts. There’s no shame in looking for help when you are lost for words and mired in your sadness. Remember, countless people have gone through heartbreak before you and it is possible to make it through. Happiness is waiting — it will just take some time, we promise.
High on the list of things to say to a cheating boyfriend are these 10 hurtful messages that get to the crux of the matter — how he made you feel and what he has lost. Don’t hold back on your anger and disgust — you don’t owe the cheat any kindness.
“Never push a good woman to the point where she no longer cares”
I love it when a lying man gets a taste of his own medicine. The universe works in wonderful ways, doesn’t it?
People cheat. But when a boyfriend cheats, he will never be able to escape the consequences of his actions. Be prepared for what is to come
Cheaters are cowards. A loyal person is not afraid to be honest with his partner. A simple breakup would have been easier to deal with than this passing illusion of happiness. I hope you learn your lesson
You continue to hurt yourself and everyone around you every time you cheat
Thank you for being part of the story I use to warn others
Breakups are hard, and breakups because of infidelity are harder to cope with. Dealing with feelings of hurt, disbelief, and rage can overpower you and leave you helpless. Often, writing a breakup message to a cheating boyfriend can help work through these overwhelming emotions. Choosing from this collection of painful messages to a cheating boyfriend could help verbalize your thoughts and feelings and move on to healing.
If you are cheated on, the natural urge is to ask yourself, how could this happen to me? You tend to examine your past with a fine-tooth comb and review conversations and incidents that could have given you a hint about what your partner was up to. But the reality of the situation is that he cheated and got caught.
Now, the ball is in your court, and you get to decide how to move on. And no matter whether you opt to stay on in your relationship and work things out or break up and leave, healing is a must. We hope you find these guidelines useful in exploring your feelings, venting your emotions, and letting go. Remember, it’s not you, it’s him!
Love is never easy. Even more difficult are break ups. They bring in their wake a whirlwind of emotions. When you finally decide to call it off, it leaves you desperate to turn back the clock and rekindle what you once had. Your heart yearns for it even though your mind clearly says no. When you’re wrestling with this dilemma, paying attention to the signs you are wasting your time trying to get your ex back can give you the final push to move on.
Yes, it can be hard to let go of someone you love, especially if you believe that the relationship is still worth fighting for. However, when you start seeing the signs you will never get back together with your ex, giving up trying may be your best recourse. While there is no manual that teaches you how to accept your ex is not coming back, paying attention to the signs you’re fighting a losing battle can help you make peace with reality. If you’re wondering what those signs are, read on.
When Should You Give Up Trying To Get Your Ex Back? 13 Signs To Watch Out For
The aftermath of a failed relationship can leave us with a sense of longing and a desire to bring back the good days. As you go through the stages of grief after a breakup, you may find yourself bargaining, trying to get your ex back into life at any cost. The question is how long can you keep at it? And when should you give up trying to get your ex back?
A good rule of thumb would be when you see that there is no reciprocation from your ex and all your efforts to revive the relationship are one-sided and might be in vain. However difficult it might sound, there couldn’t be a clearer indication that it’s time to face the harsh reality and focus on healing yourself.
Realize that it is time for personal growth instead of investing more time in lost feelings. But what does this lack of reciprocation look like? To help you understand, let’s dive deeper into signs your ex will never come back and that you need to move on.
This is a bad sign that your relationship has ended. It is also a sure indication that your efforts to win back your ex might be futile. This happens when your ex maintains complete radio silence. No amount of persuasion makes your ex respond to your texts, calls, or social media posts and messages.
This is bound to leave you in a state of uncertainty and emotional distress. The frustration and sadness that come with unanswered calls and messages can take a toll on your emotional well-being. You feel ignored, and the memories of all the good times you spent with your ex leave you feeling empty and drained out.
However, if you look at the situation objectively, you will realize that this silence is your ex’s way of communicating that they’ve no interest in reconnecting with you after the breakup. Our advice to you in this situation is simple: don’t waste your time on someone who doesn’t value you.
What to do
Once you spot such signs you are wasting your time trying to get your ex back, here’s what you can do:
Respect their boundaries and give them space if they need it
Remember pushing too hard for communication can often backfire
Don’t set yourself up for repeated rejections because they can take a huge toll on your self-respect
Redirect your energies to healing and moving on
2. Your ex has clearly moved on
Another one of the heart-wrenching signs you will never get back together with your ex is that they seem to have moved on with their life without you. They might have taken up new hobbies, made new friends, or even embarked on a new career path.
Likewise, if your ex does not remember special occasions that you once held dear, or behaves as if they didn’t occur, then you know they have moved on and are happy with you out of the equation.
Realizing that your ex is forging ahead without you can be a blow to your self-esteem and a source of emotional pain. Witnessing them moving on like you didn’t matter at all, can leave you resenting them and thinking, “I hate my ex for wasting my time.” Instead of stewing in this quagmire of emotions, you must,
Use this as an opportunity to focus on your enjoying life
Work toward personal growth
Rediscover your passions and invest in your well-being
Connect more strongly with what you do, be it professionally or socially
If you know for sure your ex is seeing someone else, then what’s the point in pursuing them?
3. Mutual friends are mum
After a breakup, your mutual friends can be a source of information about your ex’s feelings or what they’re up to. But when these friends stay quiet or vague about your ex’s situation, it could be one of the signs you are wasting your time trying to get your ex back. There is a good chance that they are hesitant to tell you about your ex because they know the truth will only hurt you more.
The lack of information from a mutual friend or friends can leave you feeling isolated and out of the loop. It is as if you feel you are marooned on an island with no source of information or help whatsoever. But hey, maybe that’s not such a bad thing after all. This space and distance may just be what you need to move on.
Here’s how you can navigate this situation so that it helps you inch closer to the realization that it’s time to give up trying to get your ex back:
Respect your ex’s privacy
Avoid putting mutual friends in an awkward position
Instead, seek emotional support from friends who are not connected to your ex
4. They’re in a new relationship
Learning that your ex has entered a new, committed relationship can be an incredibly painful experience. It indicates that they’ve moved on emotionally and are building a life that doesn’t include you. If you have been looking for signs you should not get back with your ex, them going steady with someone new is as clear as it can get.
What to do
When they embrace a new relationship with ease it is one of the signs your ex is happy without you. So go on and be happy yourself. Here’s how:
Accept the reality of their new relationship
Focus on your healing rather than dwelling on their new partner
Although tough, it is important to set aside resentment and feelings like “I hate my ex for wasting my time” and develop acceptance through understanding
5. The absence of romantic feelings
When your ex openly acknowledges that they no longer have romantic feelings for you, signs you should not get back with your ex can’t get any clearer. This reality can be exceptionally hard to come to terms with. You are suddenly friend-zoned or non-existent. You fail to understand your ex’s mind and are left confused. Given that you had hopes of rekindling the relationship with your former partner, this can shatter you emotionally.
What to do
However, you should accept that you’ve been dealt a particularly tough set of cards and aim to understand, accept, and self-preserve. Here’s how:
As difficult as it may be, honor their honesty
Realize how harmful it can be to cling to the idea of a relationship that the other person doesn’t want
Instead, view your former partner’s honesty about their feelings as a sign for you to embrace reality and move on
If upon seeing your eagerness to get back together, your ex begins to string you along but doesn’t fully commit or starts acting hot-and-cold, triggering an on-again-off-again relationship, you need to open your eyes to the signs your ex is taking advantage of you. They may be exploiting your emotional vulnerability to manipulate you into a connection that lacks any real meaning or depth, leaving you feeling ill at ease yet unable to walk away.
What to do
This can quickly turn into a toxic relationship that can leave you emotionally drained. Don’t settle for the breadcrumbs of affection from an ex because you’re too scared to let them go or be alone.
Recognize the boundaries you need to set
You cannot fix your ex’s choices, but you can prioritize your well-being
Prioritizing yourself is important at this juncture when you are fresh out of a relationship breakup
Remember, you deserve to be with someone who truly wants to be with you
7. Remaining friends but no reunion
Your ex’s choice to maintain contact without the intention of rekindling the relationship can create a complex emotional dilemma. It can feel like a glimmer of hope amid the darkness of heartbreak, but it’s important to navigate this situation with a clear understanding.
How do you know your ex is truly done with you? When should you give up trying to get your ex back? Questions like these can start weighing on your mind when your ex continues to be a part of your life sans the romantic connection. If your ex has been saying things like “Let’s remain friends” or you can’t shake off the “my ex still talks to me but doesn’t want to come back” feeling, the answers become quite evident. These are clear signs you are wasting your time trying to get your ex back.
Perhaps, he just needs you as a sounding board and nothing else. It is not a healthy relationship when one person is left yearning for more and receives nothing but disappointment. That’s one of the reasons why being friends with an ex can be tricky.
What to do
Remaining friends with an ex when you desire more can be emotionally challenging. Here’s how you can remedy this situation:
Set clear boundaries for your friendship
Take a step back if remaining friends hinders your ability to move on
If you feel it is adding to the stress rather than relieving it, communicate openly and clearly and step out of the friendship.
8. Lack of personal growth or improvement
When you notice your ex repeating the same unhealthy patterns, it is one of the clearest signs you should not get back with your ex. A stagnant behavior of this sort might also suggest that your ex is struggling to learn from past relationship experiences and make positive changes in their life.
If they’ve been promising you that they will turn things around and you’ve been waiting for them to follow through on that promise, it can make you resent them. It brings you to one of those stages in a relationship when you tell yourself, “I hate my ex for wasting my time.”
What to do
Witnessing your ex’s lack of growth can be disheartening, especially if you had hoped for a positive change. You feel personally drained trying to encourage and bring out the best in them always, to no avail. This is your cue to walk away and,
Focus on your personal growth and self-improvement
Spend time to reflect on your past mistakes and learn from them
Make a conscious effort to steer clear of being stuck in a situation where you are concentrating on your former partner and not yourself
Even if you can’t spot any tell-tale signs you will never get back together with your ex, your gut instincts may be telling you that your strong desire for reconciliation will not come to fruition.
Trusting your instincts becomes vital in situations like these.
Perhaps, you’re too blinded by your emotions to see that your ex has no interest in coming back to you. But your intuition has picked up on clear signs of lack of interest from them and is telling you: don’t waste your time on someone who doesn’t value you.
What to do
Balancing your emotions with that strong gut feeling can be challenging. But you must,
Learn to trust your gut feeling
Don’t silence that voice of reason in your head. It can guide you toward making the right decisions for your emotional well-being
Make a conscious effort to detach yourself from the hope of reviving the relationship
Continuously hoping for your ex to come back when there’s little or no indication that they will is one of the most obvious signs you need to refocus and work toward moving on. Don’t waste your time on someone who doesn’t value you. It will only deplete your emotional energy and keep you stuck in an unproductive cycle of longing and wishful thinking.
What to do
Clinging to false hope can keep you stuck in an emotional state that is not conducive to your well-being. To break free,
Loneliness and depression can be the byproducts of investing too much in rekindling a past relationship. You feel depleted and lack motivation to seek out anything new, professionally or socially. If you have been trying to get your former partner to reconcile only to have been shot down repeatedly and that has taken a toll on your mental health, it’s one of the clearest signs you are wasting your time trying to get your ex back.
Seek professional help to address the mental health issues troubling you as well as forge a path forward to finally snap the cord with your ex
The process of getting back together with your ex can take a toll on your mental health
12. Diminishing sense of self
Pursuing someone who doesn’t reciprocate your feelings can erode your self-esteem. When repeated attempts at conversation or fresh starts do not elicit any response, it can leave you questioning what is it that you lack or why are you no longer good enough for your former partner.
These questions can slowly chip away at your self-esteem and sense of self-worth, which can not only keep you stuck in the cycle of pleading for love and affection from your ex but also impact your choices, especially of romantic partners, in the future. The emotional pain and turmoil stemming from a compromised sense of self are among the warning signs you are wasting your time trying to get your ex back you cannot afford to ignore.
What to do
It is time to deal with things squarely. It is not worth waiting for mopping about and feeling sorry for yourself. Instead,
Prioritize your self-worth and establish healthy boundaries
Remember that your value does not depend on your ex’s actions or feelings
Work on rebuilding your self-esteem so that you’re capable of forging healthy relationships in the future
13. Your loved ones think you are wasting your time trying to get your ex back
Those who truly know and love us can often offer a far more objective assessment than those who are in the same stir-fry situation as we are. So, if your friends and family have reached a general consensus it’s time for you to move on and have been telling you to stop wasting your time trying to get your ex back, it’s a sign worth paying attention to. Their perspective can provide valuable insights.
What to do
Sometimes, loved ones can offer a clearer view of your situation and help you make informed decisions. Getting through a breakup alone is ten times harder than dealing with the pain with a wholesome support system of friends and family.
Listen to your loved ones
Lean on them for support
Enlist their help to chart out a way to move on from your ex
Key Pointers
Breakup blues can leave you yearning for an ex and intent on reviving the relationship
However, your ex may not feel the same way
Your ex’s lack of reciprocation, radio silence, moving on, and being in a new relationship are some of the signs you are wasting your time trying to rekindle the relationship
If all signs point toward their lack of interest in getting back together, it’s best to focus on healing and moving on
In conclusion, recognizing the signs that you might be wasting your time trying to get your ex-partner back can be painful, but it’s a crucial step toward healing and personal growth. Instead of dwelling on the past, focus on building a better future relationship for yourself, one that may or may not include your ex. Trust in the process of healing, and believe that new opportunities for love and happiness await you.
Breakups, universally acknowledged as one of life’s most challenging events, thrust individuals into a maelstrom of contrasting emotions. These feelings, which can span the spectrum from profound sorrow to seething anger, and occasionally a sense of liberation, often leave one’s mind preoccupied and distracted. During such emotionally charged times, tasks that necessitate focus and a clear head, like driving, can transform into dangerous endeavors.
9 Reasons To Steer Clear Of Driving As You Work Through The Emotional Toll Of A Breakup
Engaging in activities that demand precision and alertness, like maneuvering a vehicle, becomes perilous when the mind is clouded with emotional turmoil. The aftermath of a breakup can lead to an empty feeling, introspection, replaying memories, and analyzing conversations, all of which can divert attention from the road ahead.
Given the inherent risks, it’s crucial to recognize and understand why driving post-breakup might not be the safest choice. Below are nine compelling reasons that underscore the importance of refraining from driving during this vulnerable phase:
Emotional distress, often a byproduct of breakups, can cloud your judgment. When you’re upset or distressed, you might not make the safest choices on the road, increasing the likelihood of auto accidents.
2. Distractions
Post-breakup, your mind will likely be preoccupied with replaying conversations, thinking about “what went wrong,” or envisioning life without your former partner. Such distractions can divert your attention from the road, making you less responsive to sudden changes or unforeseen obstacles.
3. Reduced reaction time
Post-breakup feelings of grief, sadness, or anger can slow down your cognitive processes. This means that your reaction time might be compromised. In situations where split-second decisions are crucial, like when a pedestrian suddenly crosses the road or another vehicle brakes unexpectedly, delayed reactions can have dire consequences.
4. Impulsive behavior
Breakups can lead some to act out of character, making impulsive decisions without considering the potential outcomes. This impulsivity can translate to risky driving behaviors such as speeding, not yielding, or making abrupt lane changes.
5. Physical symptoms
Apart from emotional distress, breakups can also manifest physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or dizziness. Driving in such a state not only jeopardizes your safety but also the safety of others on the road.
Some individuals might resort to alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism post-breakup. Driving under the influence is not only illegal but also incredibly dangerous. It impairs your ability to concentrate, react, and judge distances and speeds.
7. Overwhelming emotions
Sudden outbursts of emotions like crying or anger can obstruct your vision and attention. Tears can blur vision, and heightened emotions can make it hard to focus on the surrounding environment, leading to potential accidents.
8. Avoiding familiar places
There’s a tendency to avoid places filled with memories after a breakup. This might make you take unfamiliar routes, leading to confusion or getting lost. Navigating unknown territory can increase stress and the chances of making driving errors.
9. The urge to reach out
The immediate aftermath of a breakup might come with the urge to communicate, leading to the temptation of texting or calling while driving. Using a phone, even hands-free, divides your attention and increases the risk of accidents.
In the face of such compelling reasons, it’s evident that driving after a breakup poses significant risks not only to you but to others on the road. While the pain of a breakup is undeniable and often overwhelming, it’s crucial to prioritize safety. If you need to go somewhere, consider alternative means of transportation, such as taking a cab, asking a friend for a ride, or using public transport. Give yourself the time and space to process your emotions without adding the additional stress and risk of driving.
Navigating the emotional aftermath of a breakup can be as challenging as navigating a busy highway during rush hour. Just as a vehicle requires a clear mind and undivided attention to function safely, our hearts and minds need time and space to heal post-breakup without the added stress of managing a powerful machine on the road. When emotions run high, they can cloud our judgment, slow our reactions, and lead us to make impulsive decisions.
It’s essential to understand the profound responsibility that comes with getting behind the wheel. Driving isn’t merely about operating a vehicle; it’s about ensuring the safety of oneself and everyone else on the road. The intense emotions post-breakup can act as obstacles, diverting our focus and leading to potentially hazardous situations. By acknowledging the risks and choosing not to drive during such vulnerable times, we not only prioritize our well-being but also contribute to a safer driving environment for all. After all, the journey of healing is best undertaken with caution, ensuring that both heart and road are tread upon with care.
