Is it normal to still be thinking of an ex 7 years later?

Is it normal to not be able to stop thinking about your first love 7 years after you broke up with them? I've seriously dated other guys afterwards but he's the only one I still think about. I want to contact him. I'm not sure if I still have romantic feelings for him but I wanna be friends again.

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Based on 47 votes (36 yes)
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  • scheinwelt

    I have the same problem and its been 12 years. she was totally awesome! perfect in every way (at least that's how i remember her). we didn't have a fight or anything- there was a tragedy in her family and she moved away to leave the memories behind. It's normal but you have to move beyond it. Try to get back in touch with him. I so regret I let my girl go. if you can't find him or if it doesn't work out you just have to move on. I am happily married with a baby boy but I still think about my ex girlfriend sometimes. My wife understands and is cool with it. If he means so much to you try to find him again and start over.

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    • scheinwelt

      definitely try to at least just be friends with him!

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  • Peterparker99

    I still want my ex-wife back, and it's been 13 years since we got divorced

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  • dallaslove

    i have the exact same problem. I hope it's normal, because 6 years later I still have dreams about him.

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  • sonny99

    people with wives or husbands not to offend them just try not to think of them. they're not trying to find you and just contact them once and see if they feel the same way and if not then it's not worth it..

    but me and my girlfriend don't like to try and talk or think about our ex's because we kinda hurt eachother that way, but that's just us.

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  • Jabarkhil9

    yes try be freinds

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  • uklad

    I'm in a similar situation with my proper first love, been over 3 years and every day I'm still thinking of her... Dunno what to do either?

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