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I was recently betrayed by my boyfriend of 3 years. Now I don?t want to think of any relationship with someone of the opposite sex.

Published on: May 5, 2005, 20:01:00 IST
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I am a young woman of 19. I have suddenly become very short-tempered and have no tolerance at all. I was recently betrayed by my boyfriend of 3 years. Now I don’t want to think of any relationship with someone of the opposite sex.

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I have now changed from the person I used to be. I want everything to be perfect. When something does not turn out the way I want it to, I get upset and cry. I have started crying a lot these days.

I feel insecure and unwanted. I feel restless and don't want to do anything challenging. I was never like this before. Please help.
You have come out of the recent betrayal. Your current state of mind and behavior has to be seen in the light of the emotional trauma you have gone through.

Life is a mixed bag of pleasant and unpleasant tidings. We have to learn to live shades of grey alongside brighter hues. Rather than allowing the unpleasant to linger over, make it a learning experience.

There must be some good in this, which might not be visible today, but will be there. Keep your chin up and look squarely at opportunities coming your way. You have a life full of zest and fervour ahead of you.

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