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Sherrie Anson · 04-08-2021, 04:46 AM

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.

GentlemanJim · 04-08-2021, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherrie Anson

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.

Bonniegirl · 04-08-2021, 12:04 PM

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"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.

GentlemanJim · 04-08-2021, 01:06 PM

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

Caroline13 · 04-08-2021, 02:14 PM

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.

Sherrie Anson · 04-12-2021, 08:35 AM

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.

GentlemanJim · 04-12-2021, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherrie Anson

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!!

Bonniegirl · 04-12-2021, 02:02 PM

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

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 !

shotzette · 04-12-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherrie Anson

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.

Dude111 · 04-12-2021, 05:30 PM

Im sorry Sherri

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

GentlemanJim · 04-12-2021, 06:30 PM

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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" ?

Flying Dutchman · 04-13-2021, 10:40 AM

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.....

Flying Dutchman · 04-13-2021, 10:41 AM

I wish you the best...

Caroline13 · 04-13-2021, 02:37 PM

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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.

Sherrie Anson · 04-19-2021, 11:43 AM

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?

04-08-2021, 04:46 AM	#1
Sherrie Anson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 13, 2014 Location: United States Posts: 180	Difficulty 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.

04-08-2021, 02:14 PM	#5
Caroline13 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 30, 2021 Location: So Calif Posts: 14,483	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.
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04-13-2021, 10:40 AM	#12
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	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.....
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04-08-2021, 01:06 PM	#4
GentlemanJim Concerns, Support, & Feedback Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 26, 2019 Location: The back country Posts: 5,443	There are many things in life that are worse than loneliness, being the moral of the story.

04-12-2021, 08:35 AM	#6
Sherrie Anson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 13, 2014 Location: United States Posts: 180	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.

04-12-2021, 02:02 PM	#8
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,640	No ! Definately Do Not watch " Looking for Mr. Goodbar" with your kids! 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 !

04-12-2021, 05:30 PM	#10
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,985	Im sorry Sherri I hope you can somehow move past this........ I am so sorry.....

04-13-2021, 10:41 AM	#13
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	I wish you the best...

04-19-2021, 11:43 AM	#15
Sherrie Anson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 13, 2014 Location: United States Posts: 180	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?