Submitted by midnightslikethis t3_10dxz6d in tifu
Me, 26f, and my ex-boyfriend, 25m, broke up three years ago. There was always a sense that we might get back together, maybe get married one day, and that we were just too young when we dated to be in that kind of long term relationship.
I’ve dated other people, even fell in love again, and spent a good amount of time being single. Over the holidays, I realized how much I truly love my ex and that I want to be with him. That he’s the person I want to share Christmases and New Years and all of life with.
About a year ago, he told me I was the love of his life and that he wanted to be with me, but I wasn’t ready at the time. I didn’t want to commit to him if I wasn’t sure I really could.
Yesterday, he came over to my apartment and I planned on telling him how I feel. But before I could get it out, he told me he’s dating his roommate :’)
tldr: I was going to tell my ex I realized I’m in love with him but he’s dating someone else.
edit: Okay I’m not going to defend myself and explain years long relationship dynamics and thought processes to strangers on the internet. I honestly just was trying to vent and didn’t expect such backlash and, frankly, misogyny. Thank you for the comments that are understanding and supportive.