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You can check my post history to get a bit more background. But basically, my GF of 2 years dumped me 5 weeks ago. During that time I really tried to win her back, but as we all know, it only made matters worse. Yesterday I found out she's already sleeping with at least one other person she's recently met, so I desperately want to move on.

However, I feel so lonely. I knew the relationship was bad for me for over a year, she was so emotionally abusive, but I wouldn't dump her. At first I thought it was because I loved her, I don't know, but honestly I feel like it was just because she's the only close "friend" I had. It was because I liked the little affection I got occasionally, even though I had to work so hard for it because she would turn me down on so many occasions to hang out with her friends or do her chores or whatever.

I'm very close to my family and they've been very supportive. But I don't have any friends to do stuff with, and I put all my attention on my EX the past two years, so I didn't even look at any other girl, because she was so jealous.

My gut tells me I should start talking to other girls, go on dates, see what I've been missing. I have so much more confidence in my own abilities now.

On the other hand, I think, what if I get with some girl that's not right for me because I am desperate?  Honestly, that's what I did with my EX. She was my first. What if the rejections will only hurt me more?

I figure, if she started going out with other guys before and after dumping me, why can't I do the same to move on? I know it's different for guys, since it's much easier for girls to attract attention from guys and make themselves feel good.

Anyone have any experience with this approach?
<bot>: GF dumped me. I feel lonely. I want to move on, but feel like the only way is to try dating other women.