I and my boyfriend broke up. I'm on the stage of moving on, but its too difficult for me to do so. Watching movies help me a little bit to forget him. Thus, can you please recommend romance movies dealing with difficulties in moving on.

I and my boyfriend broke up. I'm on the stage of moving on, but its too difficult for me to do so. Watching movies help me a little bit to forget him. Thus, can you please recommend romance movies dealing with difficulties in moving on.

"Looking for Mr. Goodbar" always had a sort of sweet sentimentalism for the type of relationships we are better off avoiding. I highly recommend it.

"Looking for Mr. Goodbar" always had a sort of sweet sentimentalism for the type of relationships we are better off avoiding. I highly recommend it.

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There are many things in life that are worse than loneliness, being the moral of the story.

The last thing I would want is to watch is movies about relationships, I would pick myself up and get out there have some fun and be happy I had the relationship that did not go on forever, and someone else always comes along....if one wants that. That was my life, and it was good.

Always better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, and it's not even that we lost, it was just what was in the plan. Have some Fun.

I would consider that. I heard it is based on a true story, but is it safe to watch together with the kids? Not mine, child of my sister.

I would consider that. I heard it is based on a true story, but is it safe to watch together with the kids? Not mine, child of my sister.

Probably not, but I don't think that Walt Disney teaches the lesson that would benefit you most right now.
Rather than dwell upon what you've lost, you need to start looking forward to what's next.

If you intend to babysit while getting better, then I would recommend watching "The Frog Prince"... It won't make you feel any better about what you've lost, but it might give you an idea of what lies ahead...lol!!

No ! Definately Do Not watch " Looking for Mr. Goodbar" with your kids! :eek:

This movie is based on a true story! It is not a lighthearted romantic comedy at all! It is a cautionary , very graphic ( sex and drugs) movie about " stranger danger" ! Mainly about what could happen if you hook up with too many men , mainly from bars ! :(

This does not relate to your situation at all! But it is a good movie all the same, an intense, dark, heavy movie if you are into the true crime drama genre ! ;)

I would consider that. I heard it is based on a true story, but is it safe to watch together with the kids? Not mine, child of my sister.

If the kid is in their late teens, yes. Any younger than that, no.

Im sorry Sherri :(

I hope you can somehow move past this........ I am so sorry.....

This does not relate to your situation at all!

I think that it is often liberating to see someone else who got more of a raw deal that you did.

Surely you've heard the cautionary tales about women on the rebound looking to even the "score" ? :banana::faint::banana:

Movies are fine to help forget. But I found the best help to forget about your problems, is help someone with theirs. Donate time to help someone or multiple someone's in a worse position than you. You may find that seeing life from another perspective, has healing qualities added to it, helping you to find ballance again.....

I wish you the best...

Movies are fine to help forget. But I found the best help to forget about your problems, is help someone with theirs. Donate time to help someone or multiple someone's in a worse position than you. You may find that seeing life from another perspective, has healing qualities added to it, helping you to find ballance again.....

Good solid advice, help others who are really in need of help. Get out of yourself doing this...Thinking about this "service" issue, I was a lot of help to an older friend, she is now gone, I would shop for her, take her to appts, and now I've found myself needing help like she did.

What do they say, what goes around comes around. True for me.

OP: your issue will pass and it will take time -- all these types of situations take time.

This feeling really sucks. Wasted my time and effort just to forget him, but I can't completely get over him. By the way, I have watched the trailer of the "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" and I was caught in the lines, "What we need is someone who will not blame us". Awww dude! =( I need to see someone who can help me.. Do you guys have a good experience working with a therapist or counselor?

For an older movie, I recommend "About Last Night" with Demi Moore & Rob Lowe (1986). I'm reading Lowe's autobiography right now, so that's been on my mind, though you might want to look for something more upbeat.

This feeling really sucks. Wasted my time and effort just to forget him, but I can't completely get over him. By the way, I have watched the trailer of the "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" and I was caught in the lines, "What we need is someone who will not blame us". Awww dude! =( I need to see someone who can help me.. Do you guys have a good experience working with a therapist or counselor?

It takes TIME to forget and we often Never Forget, but moving on is vital to keep living. Of course, some of this sucks, but can you recall all the good things from the relationship? To go to movies to forget is strange to me...just getting on with life is where it's at.

And if you need to go for some talk therapy...A good counselor can help you see things and to help you get moving. What you are going thru is NOT the end of the world. How about an experience in one's life's journey. I hope you have many experiences in your life, I have and there was a lot of joy and some sorrows but more Joys than Sorrows.... :)

I've done some talk therapy in my life, a little when I went thru a divorce I'd never thought I'd live thru, but it turned out to be a good experience for me....very life changing..... So many end up with the Wrong life partners...so they think when we are so young.

And another time with my daughter and what she was doing in her life, she had to go thru her stuff to get to where she is today, strong and much smarter...

For an older movie, I recommend "About Last Night" with Demi Moore & Rob Lowe (1986). I'm reading Lowe's autobiography right now, so that's been on my mind, though you might want to look for something more upbeat.I have that movie on VHS and it IS an interesting look at one night in a love affair!!

They didnt know what they wanted!!

The last time I broke up with someone, I did the following, which really helped me to move on:

Block his number, his social media accounts, emails, etc. So there will not be any temptation of trying to reach out to him or vice versa. Give yourself time to heal.

Exercise, go for walks, dance (alone in your bedroom) to your favorite music; keep yourself active.

Do not be idle, be as active as much as possible, this is an excellent way of thinking (and focusing) on other things behinds your ex.

Watch a funny movie; something that makes you laugh.

Make sure you have someone to talk to, like a good friend or a family member, some you can trust.

Stay away from alcohol. Drinking is the worst thing you can do at this time; it will only make you feel bad and more depressed.

And please, be good to yourself, most of us have dealt with heartache (so you are not alone). :wave:

The last time I broke up with someone, I did the following, which really helped me to move on:

Block his number, his social media accounts, emails, etc. So there will not be any temptation of trying to reach out to him or vice versa. Give yourself time to heal.

Exercise, go for walks, dance (alone in your bedroom) to your favorite music; keep yourself active.

Do not be idle, be as active as much as possible, this is an excellent way of thinking (and focusing) on other things behinds your ex.

Watch a funny movie; something that makes you laugh.

Make sure you have someone to talk to, like a good friend or a family member, some you can trust.

Stay away from alcohol. Drinking is the worst thing you can do at this time; it will only make you feel bad and more depressed.

And please, be good to yourself, most of us have dealt with heartache (so you are not alone). :wave:


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Hey Sherrie,

I'm sorry to hear about what you are going through. Almost all of us experience the same way whenever we got into a failed relationship. I had a 6-year relationship that ended 7 years ago. This was my relationship that I had a very difficult time moving on that I even tried ending my life. My family encouraged me to talk to a counselor. At first, I was denying the hurt and I was telling myself that maybe this was a temporary problem but we will end up for sure. The counselor was very empathic and very patient with how I was feeling those years. Finally, I was able to accept and eventually became whole again. I love myself again.

It would help talking to a professional Sherrie. :) and lastly, pray and be positive.

Yep, a good Jeff Daniels movie and a quart of Haagen Dazs might be just what the doctor ordered.