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Originally Posted by falcon  I have no idea if this is an appropriate post to make (mods, please feel free to delete it, if it isn't)... |
falcon, your post is highly appropriate. Fear not!
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Originally Posted by falcon (Although he is now moving to a different country for work - any advice on dealing with that also greatly appreciated!) |
Long-distance relationships are tricky. If you're both truly and honestly willing to make it work, though, then it will work. They say that time apart is a test of true love; if your bond weakens, then it was never meant to be. If, however, you spend months apart and feel closer to one another than you had before... well, without all the mushy stuff, you know what I'm getting at.
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Originally Posted by falcon I don't want my (somewhat irrational,) probably egotistical, angst to affect my friendship with my ex and make either of them feel bad.: |
Try becoming closer with your ex's girlfriend. I mean to do this honestly, not for any nefarious purposes. Next time you have a "girl's night out", ask if she'd like to join you. By doing this, she will have a place in your life that's more than just "my ex's new girlfriend", and you will start to think of them both as two of your friends who just happen to be dating. Who knows... she may remain a friend to you even if she breaks it off with him.
The fact that you're currently dating someone should help any old flames from rekindling; unless your current boyfriend is only reminding you of your past relationship, in which case you've got a more pressing problem to deal with. Good luck with this; you have our support!