Is it normal that i still love my dead ex?

So my ex boyfriend and I broke up a couple months before he got in a car accident and died. I never really got to tell him I loved him and I get really suicidal every time I think of him. So 1) is that normal?, and 2) how do i move on?

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88% Normal
Based on 16 votes (14 yes)
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  • angryblonde

    It’s normal. My ex killed himself like two years after we broke up and I feel like shit about it. I have love for him but not in that way. Maybe try writing a note to him. He won’t see it but at least you will get your feelings off your chest in a productive way. If you don’t want anyone to see it, you can burn it. You could also try praying to tell him how you feel. Even if you’re not religious, I think it will still help. It will take time, but it will get better.

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  • dreamtrain

    You know, it is normal to still be in love with him, because after all, you had feelings for him, and now you might feel kinda guilty for breaking up with him.
    But anyways, you have to accept the loss. Someday, you'll see that everything will be okay. Don't worry about this too much; forget him. You can do it.

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  • prettybaby

    it’s normal to feel like you have unfinished business with your ex, especially since he died really suddenly and soon after the breakup. if you can’t find ways to cope on your own without turning to suicidal thoughts i suggest you seek profession help like counseling. it helps to talk about these things with someone who knows how to deal with people going through trauma.

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