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I want to break up, but I'm scared that no one will ever love me again. What should I do?

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Last Updated: 12/15/2021 at 9:08pm
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sallysalad1233
December 30th, 2020 12:15am
I know a break up is hard and especially thinking about the consequences is even harder and I understand so well. If the other person is not treating you well and if this is the best decision for you, i suggest you to do it. It will make you feel free and have freedom and don't worry about the part about no one loving you. Because people will understand you and love you. And if people do not love you, they are not good people. There are so many amazing people out there that are willing to love you. The entire seven cups community is here with you along this journey, we love you! thank you
Anonymous
December 23rd, 2020 5:06pm
This is a difficult decision to make and your concern is not unreasonable. I have not been in your shoes before, but I can imagine the scared feelings you are experiencing. Have you thought about what would be best for you? Have you considered the benefits of breaking up as opposed to the negatives? This is a decision that is yours to make and I cannot advise you as to what you should do but I can listen to your concerns and empathise with you. How does that make you feel? I hope that I can listen to your ideas and thoughts on this.
Anonymous
December 23rd, 2020 3:50pm
The fact that someone did love you means that no one loving you is impossible. Learn to appreciate yourself and know your worth because you are amazing on your own. Heading into a relationship before you learn to be okay on your own can be detrimental and can cause vicious cycles that can trap you if you happen to be in a toxic relationship. It takes strength to end a relationship and that strength can be found by practising self-love and independence. Relying on someone is good and makes hard situations easier but depending on someone emotionally is not healthy.
YourfriendKoala
December 13th, 2020 9:48pm
In my experience of relationships I would rather have time to myself alone to reflect than be with someone who makes me unhappy. Weigh up whether it is worth it or not. Avoid sacrificing your happiness to benefit those who make you unhappy. The fear of being alone can be overwhelming but there's billions of people on this planet who have taken the same risk and are now in happy relationships. My ex was manipulative and emotionally abusive. I was afraid of being alone but now I know its the best decision I ever made. Love isn't about fear of being alone.
StargirlTina
December 12th, 2020 2:55am
Aww honey, it's never like that..You know from my personal experience, I had to break up with a guy who I thought was perfect to me..I neglected all his faults, differences and when he told me everything happens for the best, I didnt wanna believe it..But it is true indeed...Guess what? I soon found a guy who is exactly what I always wanted..It feels tailourmade like two pieces of a jigsaw puzzle and I'm thankful I broke up with my ex bf at that time..So you never know unless you try..everything happens for the best..Just have faith and be positive..Things always have a way of working out for the best!Loads of love and strength to you🧡
Anonymous
December 3rd, 2020 1:48am
I thought the same exact thing when I was in this relationship with this person I don't like. It's not uncommon to think that way. Some one will love you again. You cannot just sit and wait for them however. Find a hobby and figure out what you want to do with your life and if someone comes by and likes you? Great!! When you feel like that, you are putting yourself low. Confidence is what you need. I believe everyone is lovable, because everyone is good at the core. Breaking up is painful, but nothing is more painful that staying stuck somewhere that you don't belong. Without change, you can't grow. As hard as it is, if you want to break up, it wouldn't be fair to you or your partner, to stay in a relationship when you aren't committed anymore. Everything happens for a reason. You will find love again. Try to hold onto faith, and stay positive. Stay strong.
specialMelody96
November 20th, 2020 9:21pm
If you want to break up with your current partner, there must be a reason for it. Presumably, you are not happy in your relationship. In my experience, staying in a relationship you are not fully happy with is not fair on you OR your partner. You both deserve the opportunity to find a relationship where everybody involved is happy and fulfilled. The fear that nobody will love you again is a scary one, but you just have to remember that there is a reason your current partner wanted to be with you, and there will be somebody else who feels the same way. In the meantime, maybe consider reaching out for support to assist with your self esteem - the most important relationship you will ever be in is the one you're in with yourself.
Anonymous
November 19th, 2020 10:19pm
You deserve to be happy. If the person you're with doesn't make you happy, then it's not helping either of you to stay together. The only way to find someone that makes you happy is to open yourself up to that possibility. The more comfortable that you are with your life, the more other people will be drawn to you and the more opportunities you will have to connect with others. When you become your best self by catering to your own needs, people will want to be around you and you will feel more comfortable connecting to other people.
Ines1229
November 12th, 2020 8:49pm
I believe it certainly depends on what sort of vision and perspective you hold towards life and love and the quality of those two simultaneously. I believe there are two options; you either risk not finding someone who could really make you happy whilst wasting the other’s time as well, or admitting your true feelings, working on yourself and waiting for the right time to find your real love. I think it is really unfair for the both of you to hold onto a relationship that you would not even want anymore.. Now, the decision is yours; what will it be?
Anonymous
November 12th, 2020 12:49am
I believe you shouldn't be scared to break up. You will love and be loved again one day. It might take a while, and it can be scary to be on your own again, but it gets better with time. If you are not truly happy in your relationship, it will just fester until your relationship is toxic, ends in a messy breakup, or your mental health suffers. You should be as honest as possible with your partner. If you are not happy in your relationship, sit your partner down and talk. You might be able to come to a compromise.
Anonymous
November 8th, 2020 8:11pm
Ask yourself why you think that no one will ever love you again. Surely, that's impossible. Learn to know your own worth and accept the fact that you deserve to be with someone who loves you and not in a relationship where you feel undervalued. There are two paths you can take - stay in your current relationship and remain unhappy, or end your relationship and move on to someone/something that will make you happy. It sounds as if you don't love yourself enough. If you can face the reality of knowing that you are worthy and you can be happy, then moving on will be all the better.
Anonymous
November 4th, 2020 3:08am
You are the most important person in your life. You live and die with you. You know you dont want this relationship just like you know someone else will love you when you love yourself. You are stronger than you think and give credit to your self. The relationship has ran its course and it's time your path takes a different route than the relationship you are in is leading you. There is so much more life to live and it's a more enjoyable and exciting life having it filled with people who truly love you and that includes you loving yourself.
Anonymous
October 25th, 2020 7:05pm
If you want to break up with a person, just do it because I know it's painful to leave a relationship but, if you keep dragging it on the happy memories of the relationship would fade. Also, about you feeling that you'll never be loved that's not true. From the question I feel like you should love yourself more because then you'll see how much great qualities you have as a person. I know it's easy to say Love yourself but, it's truly one of the hardest journey a human being goes through. Also, you'll never not be loved so, don't feel that way.
Anonymous
October 1st, 2020 8:37pm
This is a valid fear many have, especially those in toxic or abusive relationships. It is okay to be scared or afraid, we are humans who have emotions and not robots. Sometimes we are scared to do something, but we make the choice to follow through. A good tip for me is to really ask yourself what love looks like to you. If it doesn't match your current partners behaviors, maybe it is time to break up. The first bit after a breakup can be an adjustment due to that single feeling being so new and you may miss some memories or experiences. But sometimes we have to find the love we truly deserve and sometimes, it isn't in our current relationships.
endearingLight6463
February 24th, 2020 10:16am
Breakups can feel so agonizing as you contemplate all the "what-if's". Our fears rear their head at times making it really hard to take a bold step and do what is the right thing to do. It is really normal to fear not finding someone else, but don't let your fear hold you, hostage, to something you don't truly want. It is not fair to you or the other person. The first person you need to honor in your life is yourself. The right person wil feel right, and if this is not right then the right person is still on their way to you.
Anonymous
April 23rd, 2020 6:08pm
I have felt that no one would love me when I was feeling doubtful about the relationship I was currently in but then it made me realize, if I'm feeling this low about myself then the relationship I'm in is no good for me! And that means that I am capable of love and not from the person I was with! You are always capable of love, know this wholeheartedly and fully, and you should be with the one who tells you this and makes you aware of this and reminds you of this. And do not take anything less from anyone.
Onyoursidealways
April 23rd, 2020 1:28pm
"In an increasingly competitive, cautious and accelerated world, those who are willing to take risks, step out of their comfort zone and into the discomfort of uncertainty will be those who will reap the biggest rewards," Margie Warrell writes in Forbes. You deserve to find true love, to be happy and to find a partner who you respect, love and see a future with. You owe it to yourself. You will find it, you will grow from this and you will experience so many amazing things in your life still. It isn't easy, but it's so worth it! :)
Kamianine
April 17th, 2020 7:26pm
This a very common feeling/thought that most of us experience when thinking of breaking up with someone, or after actually making the choice. There are few people that are not scared of this. Our feelings often take over our common sense and it feels as if this is the truth. Maybe you can ask yourself why or how this actually could be the truth - that no one will ever love you again. Maybe you can go through each reason and go deeper into whether or not you think this is a legitimate, true statement. What do you think a person that knows you well would think about this statement/reason. How do you think they would react? Do you think they would agree and find it to be a true statement about yourself?
LemonBabey773
April 16th, 2020 1:19am
If you truly feel it is best to leave, then do so. Someone will love you again, and others do love you now. One day you will find that special someone. Someone who will light up your world, who will make you genuinely happy. It may take some time, but it will happen. So dont stress it now, find what you want in a relationship, work on yourself, do whats best for you. Make yourself happy first. Find new things you love. Learn more about yourself, and most of all, learn to accept and love yourself. Everything will be okay. I promise.
Anonymous
April 12th, 2020 10:28pm
Yeah I know the feeling but the most important thing to realize is that even if you break up you still need to find a way how to keep loving yourself and taking care of yourself and once you do that the fear of being alone will disappear and you will be able to meet new people. It's entirely your choice but if you feel like you're no longer happy in your relationship and you want to end it then you should cause there's no good in keeping an nonworking relationship going. It will only bring you the feeling of misery and loneliness.
Calmness1011
April 8th, 2020 2:26pm
I understand what you're going through. Whats the reason for your wanting to break up? i understand, sometimes the situations get hard and complicated. You're not alone. You're a nice person and you do deserve the best for yourself. You definitely deserve to be loved, you've been loved and its a proof that you deserve to be loved. Why do you think that you don't deserve it? Relax yourself and think, you can also consider meditation and giving yourself some time to process and think about it. I'm sure the decision you'll make will be best for you and help you in the long run. Tell me more about it, I'm all ears
Anonymous
March 29th, 2020 6:58pm
Often times, people not wanting to break up/leave over this fear is exactly what your partner might want, and if so, that person will definitely latch onto that fear & take full advantage of you. There’s over 6.5 billion people in the world. If you want to break up, there’s a mathematical certainty someone else has or is doing/thinking the same thing right at this moment, or has thought the same but has actually left & found someone else. It happens all the time. You have to have full faith in yourself and in others that someone else is and are going to be better for you relationship wise and just overall
Guidedone
March 28th, 2020 8:44pm
The decision is completely yours. Before taking a big step we should look for all the options and the outcomes so that it doesn't affect us after we have taken the step. We should be confident and convinced by our decision. Losing someone dear over the petty fight isn't good and staying with someone at the cost of our self-respect isn't good either. We should love our self the most. Only then others will love you. I can assure you, you will find someone who will love you and will fear losing you. Always remember to love someone who loves you. Hope this helps you Stay strong
Scarandlett
December 19th, 2019 8:26pm
If you don't feel happy or comfortable in your relationship no more, you should get out of there. And this is not only for you: you too have the responsibility to be honest with the other person, no one deserves to be with someone who is in the relationship because they don't want to be alone. I have felt this a few times in my life, and I had cross a few breakups that have been hard and painful. But there are some things you have to know: 1. You will always find someone who will love you again. Life is full of changes, surprises and opportunities, and even when you feel this way today, tomorrow can always be better. 2. You are enough by yourself, you don't need someone to love you. I really believe you have an important work to do with your self love and esteem. It is really good to have someone that loves and cares about you, but the most important thing is that you have to love yourself. When you do, you realize that it doesn't matter if nobody's loves you (as a couple) at the time, because you don't need that to be someone in life. You're worthy by yourself.
brianna67
November 3rd, 2019 2:29am
If you want to break up, you want to break up. Your answer is there! If something is off or you know your heart is not in it, you're only holding yourself back by staying in that relationship. It's totally normal to fear that no one will love you again and obviously none of us can predict the future! But by facing pain in the sort term and ending your current relationship, you're opening up yourself to so many more happier possibilities in the future. If you want to break up and only delay that process to the future, it will only hurt more and you will have wasted that time that you could've spent moving on and finding someone new.
CalVal
November 21st, 2019 9:26am
It is scary to take a big step in our life, breaking up is one of the examples. It's not easy and should not be handled with recklessness. I see that you have some signs of loneliness and anxiety about the future. Friend, I held on to be with my abusive ex for 5 years because I was scared to be alone forever. However, life is not always about romantic love. You will find a lot of adventures, strong friendships, new interests when you start focusing on yourself. First, ask yourself why do you want to break up or write it down the pros and the cons of that relationship. Secondly, take sometime for yourself to make that decision. Finally, do your decision! I'm not saying it'll be easy, but I promise you it'll be fine after awhile. Best of luck!
gracefulPeace9331
December 13th, 2019 3:43pm
First and foremost you have to love yourself so you cant say anyone would never love you again. Once you love your self you will be content with just that and will not need love from someone else to make you feel whole. its natural to be scared but don't stay with someone just because you feel you wont find anyone else. there is a reason you want to break up with your partner and if you stay out of fear then ultimately you may never be happy. no one wants to be miserable and its actually not fair to your partner to stay because of that reason.
Anonymous
January 8th, 2020 11:03pm
It is understandable that you are feeling secure and stable in your relationship. Often times the fear of the unknown holds us back from having our best dreams-come true. First I would ask, have you done everything possible to try and make this current relationship work? Did you do your best to share your fears, concerns, goals and interests? If you were open and also tried different approaches to getting your needs met, then it makes sense to break up. Before doing so, have you made a list of what you DO like about your current partner? Do you have another list for what is NOT working? What you do NOT like about the partner and the relationship? And then a final list of traits/experiences/needs for your next partner? By making these three lists and putting them in a safe place, when you go through the grieving process you will remember what did not work, and the reasons you are seeking a new partner, a better match for you, and the lists will keep you from going back to what did not work, while helping you to find the partner that will work. It is scary leaving someone who loves us, but when we have done the work and are still unhappy, we can rest assured that the universe must have someone more compatible lined up for us and by closing one door, we tell the universe we are ready for the other door to open.
Anonymous
January 19th, 2020 6:55pm
if you are unhappy in a relationship, you shouldn't have to stay. fear will only keep you back. loving yourself is the best love you can have in life. relationships come and go.the relationship you have with yourself is a long life commitment that is why it is important to make sure it is as healthy as possible. try and let go of the fear. i hope you can figure this out and realize how important you are and that everyone has love including you in their life. good luck with finding your path in life. 😊😊😊😊😊
Anonymous
April 30th, 2020 3:53pm
Is it a healthy relationship? If not do it, get yourself healthy! If you're doing it to do it, I would take into consideration that there is somebody for everybody! It is perfectly okay to feel " Oh I'll never find someone" but don't tear yourself down! But in all honesty if you are TRULY not happy in your relationship or if it's just not healthy, leave. You will find the person meant for you! No need to worry. I know someday it's all we can think about "what if I never find someone" everyone thinks it sometimes, but donèt stress about it. Good luck!