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Why do I always think about him or her?

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Last Updated: 06/08/2022 at 7:11am
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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.
Anonymous
February 7th, 2018 6:33am
you might be in love and have deep feelings try to come into terms and understanding these feelings.
Imperfect84
February 15th, 2018 8:24pm
It sounds like this is a person who is very near and dear to you, and is a special part of your life.
KingAaron84
February 23rd, 2018 9:20pm
Something about him or her intrigues you to the point their constantly on you mind. Sometimes it be that you have the urge to want to talk to them.
PileOfDirtyLaundry
April 11th, 2018 7:13pm
Because I enjoyed the experiences we had together, wether good or bitter, and I am refusing to allow myself to share more good experiences with new partners. I got myself stuck in the pst and I realise it. But acknowledgement by itself is a good reminder of the healthy pin-points that encourage me to move forward.
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.
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
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
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.
courageousRose78
June 20th, 2018 2:37am
When someone is stuck on my mind I walk myself through a mental quiz. If it is a romantic situation I make sure the person is on my mind because of the way their words/personality has affected me and not looks or money. If it is a person that has affected me emotionally in a sad way then I do my best to remind myself that I can't let others bring me down with negativity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MarysGrotto51
July 15th, 2018 7:06am
Obsessing over him or her is not healthy. Creating boundaries and having good self care promote positive relationships.
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.
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.
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.
CarlosSherrill
September 26th, 2018 5:42am
If you honestly love them then their will always be those feelings, and thoughts. Best thing you can do is either only remember the good things and always keep the memories. If you love the person still then you got to do what only you feel which is right short term and long term, love is difficult and life is better when you have someone there with you that you feel comfortable, that person means so Much to you, you will think of them and slowly if you really wanna stop thinking of them when it’s time you will find yourself not thinking of them.
FluffyClouds9
September 29th, 2018 4:22am
If things are going well, they are in your life and they make you happy, his doesn’t have to be a bad thing. For me, I found myself returning often to an ex, which wasn’t healthy. This happened to me even though I knew it wasn’t right, and honestly that I didn’t even want to get back together with him. I realized I was addicted in a way, and had to deal with it in those terms. Sometimes you have to cut yourself off from a toxic situation that your brain has gotten used to. Your brain can play tricks on you and make you think you have a connection or something irreplaceable with someone just because it’s used to thinking about that other so much. Remember that you ultimately really can control your thinking to an extent, but it takes effort and real will. Think about whether this person is really worth your thoughts, and if not, considering really trying to cut them out.