You bring up valid points, and I agree that people should do their best to move on-but I just wanted to point out that there is a condition actually called Broken Heart Syndrome. It's not your heart literally breaking, and it's not brought on necessarily by a break up but usually by more traumatic events, such as the death of a loved one: Broken Heart Syndrome Definition By Mayo Clinic staff Broken heart syndrome is a temporary heart condition brought on by stressful situations, such as the death of a loved one. People with broken heart syndrome may have sudden chest pain or think they're having a heart attack. These broken heart syndrome symptoms may be brought on by the heart's reaction to a surge of stress hormones. In broken heart syndrome, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn't pump well, while the remainder of the heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions. The condition was originally called takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Today, it's also referred to as stress cardiomyopathy, stress-induced cardiomyopathy or apical ballooning syndrome. The symptoms of broken heart syndrome are treatable, and the condition usually reverses itself in about a week. ------------- This is just meant to be informative-it was interesting to me as I didn't know such a condition existed.
I liked OP opinion, maybe a lil too blunt seeing as people do need a greiving period to get over things. some more than others, and you cant force people to just be different or to move on if they arent ready. Although, it usually depends on how emotional the person is.
Mags I like this thread hun, you did an awesome job. I know the driving force behind this and it's eloquently put. Luv yah hun! Wait can i say that in a heartbroken thread?
@Jess: i didnt know that but that definatley makes sensewow!! @trafalgar(sorry if i spelled name wrong): ik and that makes sense, but i dont think people should be beating themselves up about a breakup for more than maximum a day or two. Because some people are sad(underexageration) for huge periods such as weeks. Thanks ceci!!! i think you can! And ya...that is exactly how I got to this thread! and i have more to say but i wont say it
I agree with OP to an extent. Just not in the "get over it in a day or two" bit. I mean, hey, some people just needs a long time to heal.