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Why do I always think about him or her?

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Anonymous
March 28th, 2018 7:54am
Thinking about him or her shows that you truly care about that person and that you are a human being that is experiencing something deep.
stitchforever
July 25th, 2020 4:35pm
You cannot help frequently thinking about him/her simply because you were very emotionally invested in him/her, and have had many moments that have become memories that you don't want to let go of. It is absolutely natural for you to feel that way. You don't have to let go of the memories though. You just have to let go of those whatifs and those alternative scenarios that keep on going about in your head. P.S I have given this answer assuming the thinking is post a breakup, so if I have assumed wrongly then I'm sorry! I really hope this has helped in any way. :)
Wellreasonedadvice
May 10th, 2018 5:22am
Well i guess were talking relationships here. I think its nice to feel loved and when that happens its nice to think about the ones we love. I dont know if ALWAYS thinking about someone is healthy to be honest. Ive always thought the idea is to live your life as you would normally and then adding that special someone to it is .y idea of a healthy relationship. If i thought about that someone all of the time i would worry that i would lose part of who i am. Having someone consuming your thoughts would lead to other areas in your life not getting the attention they require - other areas such as yourself. Ive definitely had my share of having that special guy always on my mind but that has never worked in my favour. I guess experience teaches you to learn how to balance your thoughts which of course ultimately dictate your actions and emotions. I think its always important to ask yourself questions such as "is he thinking of me all of the time?" I guess it would be ideal tp have someone who is on the same page which includes amounts of time spent thinking about each other. Just my 2cents worth! Good question! ☺
Anonymous
June 15th, 2016 12:40am
Because they left mark that has made you think differently in good or bad sense but still makes you stronger minded.
Tina167
September 7th, 2018 3:20pm
It can be a trauma bond if it was an unhealthy relationship....besides that it depends on what occasions do you miss your ex partner is there something which triggers you to go back to those memories,always go NO CONTACT after the breakup because it will help you to move on in life without the triggers from past..sometimes even after the end of relationship feelings just don't fade away so early.Be more patient with yourself and have an open midset,acknowledge your feeling and look out for ways to heal from this pain.You got to have a clear mindset and accept that the relationship ended for a reason most importantly avoid overthinking about it.
Anonymous
July 20th, 2019 7:53pm
Because these people literally become a part of you. You pick up on their habits and quirks, and you adopt them. That could be slang, unconscious hand motions, certain methodical ways of doing things, etc. Now, whenever you catch yourself biting your nails (something you never did until you saw him do it), you remember where you learned it. We mirror the people we like, and then when they’re not they’re to show us what to do anymore, we’re lost. Our character was once defined by exactly what they did. So they’re always on our subconscious, whether we register it or not.
Allears247
July 25th, 2018 10:24am
The people that we think the most about tend to be those that we hold dear. So im guessing that why you are thinking of him/her because you care about that person.
SilentWriter027
July 16th, 2018 8:07am
Simple. Because you care about that person, they mean something to you. Not only they're in your heart but they are also cross your mind. Every second, every minute, every hour and every single day.
MarysGrotto51
July 15th, 2018 7:06am
Obsessing over him or her is not healthy. Creating boundaries and having good self care promote positive relationships.
generousPrince61
July 7th, 2018 3:11pm
This is an absolutely normal reaction to experiencing losing someone who was a big part of your life. You shared a lot of positive and happy memories together. Have compassion for yourself, and allow yourself to have those memories, but don't dwell on them.
interestingWillow76
July 1st, 2018 12:52pm
because all you want is to be with him or her, spend some time together, have fun, but you're not sure what the other is doing.
Anonymous
June 29th, 2018 7:59am
becuase their memory is so near and dear to you that the thought of them gone hurts, and it will hurt for a while, there's no way around it but to try to move on and forget, it may seem so difficult now but i promise in the long run things will be different and they will be a distant memory.
Anonymous
June 23rd, 2018 10:42pm
I think that you might have a little crush on the person, you'll wonder about them, how they're doing and what they think about you.
Beautifuldreamer98
June 21st, 2018 3:38pm
Everyone always leaves a mark in our lives, whether good or bad so it makes sense to always think about the person.
alaskayoungg
June 21st, 2018 1:11am
sometimes when senate trying not to think about something, we start to constantly thinking about how you can forget about it and in the end you drawing of thoughts.
Vishfull
June 20th, 2018 5:53pm
You have spent a considerable time with the person where you were highly emotionally attached. It is ok to think of them every once in a while. But if it is hampering your day to day life or your work, it is best to overcome the unresolved issues that you may have by either talking to the person or to one of us here at 7 cups.
Anonymous
February 7th, 2018 6:33am
you might be in love and have deep feelings try to come into terms and understanding these feelings.
herelisteningforyou
November 22nd, 2017 8:23am
Because you are concerned about her/him that you want to help or be with them in very situastion
Anonymous
December 6th, 2017 8:09am
It’s just that undescribeable feeling that we both have. I wish I knew what he was thinking when we both stared at each other from afar across the room.
EnlightenedKoala
December 15th, 2017 4:34pm
Because there are people who just become special in your life. They know you and how to push you buttons and you cannot resist to bare yourself to them, to be vulnerable and real. It is always their eyes that you want to gaze upon you, their hands to embrace you. They don't leave your thoughts even if they leave your life...
Antimony
January 3rd, 2018 10:38am
maybe you might be concerned about them, or maybe you might have developing feelings for them, if you havent already
Anonymous
January 10th, 2018 5:57am
Before a downfall, you had a connection that only you two had, and it is hard to let go. It takes time to ultimately let go but it is not impossible.
Anonymous
January 13th, 2018 4:10am
you could be thinking about them because you miss their compainship, which made you feel happy and possibly loved around them
silverSunshine99
January 17th, 2018 1:35pm
Because they were an important person in you life at one stage and maybe even now. Its natural to think of people you care and have cared about.
FakzWift
January 20th, 2018 9:28pm
Your brain will never forget about someone/something. And if you like/love that person, not thinking about them can be hard. But the best way to stop thinking about someone is to remove them as a part of your life. If you cannot do that, try to minimise contact with them and work through whatever you are thinking about.
Briwes911
May 12th, 2018 8:26pm
because you love them and when you love someone you cant stop thinking about them.. there name alone makes you smile ear to ear there scent drives you crazy
Fraz
April 20th, 2018 5:08am
It's natural to be nostalgic about good memories. It's like enjoying a good cartoon as a child. Now whenever you'd see another cartoon with similarity, you'd recall the old one you enjoyed. It's only human.
refmed77
April 27th, 2018 7:17pm
i always think about him because he is so amazing, i love him so much he makes me feel warm and safe, he is always there for me and stands up for me. i love him
Ebonyroseofficial
April 11th, 2018 9:27pm
Depending on in what context you think about him or her, your brain may be signalling so,e sort of connection you have made with them.
BerkserkDog505
May 19th, 2018 12:25pm
you may be attracted to them or they're just a really good person/friend to you and you can't live without em.