Is it ok to want someone to love you just so that you can hurt them?
Well, there’s this guy who hurt me a lot just by not caring, we had a fling a while back and I never told him that I wanted more (I didn’t think I wanted more, at the time). We live in different countries, and he didn’t keep in touch, which sort of made me develop some kind of obsession…
We ran into each other again a few days ago, at a social gathering and it was so hard acting like nothing had happened; we did a little small talk and then mainly ignored each other. I was too proud to let him know how I felt (and afraid, too, because he didn’t seem like he would react well to something like that), so I kept pretending like I didn’t care.
But I do, and I’m pissed, and now I wish he would fall in love with me just so I could get back at him and ignore him or hurt him. I know it’s wrong, but that’s how I feel (and I’ve just answered my own question, haven’t I?)
I’d like to hear some other thoughts about this, since I’m starting to go insane here. Any ideas, anyone?
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Is it ok to want someone to love you just so that you can hurt them?
Well, there’s this guy who hurt me a lot just by not caring, we had a fling a while back and I never told him that I wanted more (I didn’t think I wanted more, at the time). We live in different countries, and he didn’t keep in touch, which sort of made me develop some kind of obsession…
We ran into each other again a few days ago and it was so hard acting like nothing had happened; we did a little small talk and then mainly ignored each other. I was too proud to let him know how I felt (and afraid, too, because he didn’t seem like he would react well to something like that), so I kept pretending like I didn’t care.
But I do, and I’m pissed, and now I wish he would fall in love with me just so I could get back at him and ignore him or hurt him. I know it’s wrong, but that’s how I feel (and I’ve just answered my own question, haven’t I?)
I’d like to hear some other thoughts about this, since I’m starting to go insane here. Any ideas, anyone?
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I doubt you are going insane, but you are right… perhaps a bit of an obsession and clearly you did answer your own question. Anger is a part of the grief process which you will experience anytime you experience a loss… especially of a loved one. So recognize it for what it is, and move on….acceptance is the final stage of grief, and what is needed for true healing to begin. I understand your desire for vengeance, I think we’ve all been there, but as you know it serves no purpose really. To create pain and sorrow is only to welcome pain and sorrow into your own life. I know you may say well I already have pain and sorrow and it’s because of HIM… trust me, you don’t know pain and sorrow, a true dark emptiness, until you are the bringer of pain and sorrow.
I wish you a speedy recover.
Bright blessings~
Richard
habanah3# GU | 2 years, 1 month ago (35 minutes after post)
no. its not ok to hurt someone. you shouldnt stoop down to his level. because after you get your revenge. you’ll be full of nothing but regret. so dont do it and move on. there are people like that everywhere. and just because you happen to stumble upon one and fall victim to they’re tricks doesnt mean that you should do the same. just move on. you’ll be a lot happier that way.
I think you should make peace with what happened & move on.
If he doesn’t realise how you felt, then great - you’ve not lost anything by him.
You are probably obsessing becasue your mind is filling in the gaps of what you don’t know about him & in reality I expect he is far from your dream mate…
Me advice - your life is more important than this, do something more constructive or at least fun with your time - you are in control of your life & there’s plenty else to do! :) All the best
I think your reaction’s normal, i don’t think you’re going crazy. I agree with Richard and think it may come back to haunt you.Best not do it, you’ll be just fine - hold your head up!
Don’t get me wrong, my life is not currently revolving around this guy, I have a lot going on, but I know I’d sleep better if I managed to get him out of the way, one way or another… You guys are right, revenge is seldom the answer, but it was just so frustrating, watching him having fun and flirting with other girls. I’m not in love with him, I just want him to realize how selfish he is and pay for it…
Hmmmmm … I know you don’t think this…but if you were in our position, reading your post… we might be inclined to be thinking, “who’s the selfish one here?” Re-read your posts to us. Revenge, is all about being selfish - yes even the thought of it. Perhaps this is your lesson, for all of lifes experiences come with a lesson. The two of you were attracted to each other because of your selfishness… it is what you have in common. But due to the nature of THAT paticular beast (selfishness) you could not stay together.
So… if you’ve learned this lesson, than you have your “revenge” already. For you have learned that selfishness will get you nowhere… he on the other hand, who has not learned any lesson; is destined to only repeat his problems entering into one selfish and broken relationship after another!
Bright blessings~
Richard
I suppose you have a point, but then again, what have I gained from learning this lesson, when I am still the one loosing sleep about it, while he, who has learned nothing, is doing just fine?
You are loosing sleep, because you are no longer selfish. Do you think if you didn’t care a rat’s @ss about any of this, you’d be loosing sleep? NOT; you’d be sleeping like a baby! It’s in your careing and self-LESS-ness that you are loosing sleep. He on the other hand… it is plain to see he learned nothing, and maintains his selfish pattern… sleeping like a baby, without guilt or issue of any kind. It’s quite sad actually.
So, to that I say congratulations to YOU!!! :D
Him? don’t give him another thought. He will crash and burn… all selfish people do… and when that happens it will be very very ugly.
So, then I should just forget about revenge and leave his punishment to fate and his selfish nature… But isn’t that also a form of revenge, although passive? Now
I’m straying from the topic, I think :) Thanks again for your input, it helps. Hugs!
lol… well… I guess the line gets pretty foggy there. I do however think there is a VERY subtle line between wanting the universe to work the way it works… and just know the universe works the way it works. Yep… just let it go, “knowing” the universe works the way it works, and you’re still good :)
Glad I should shine a different light off the multi-faceted gem of life~
Bright blessings~
Richard