By oh - 23/02/2016 02:41 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my ex-girlfriend woke up from a coma that lasted a few months. Her parents called me from the hospital shortly after because she was in hysterics that I wasn't there. Apparently she thinks we're still together, and I now have to somehow break up with her again after almost a year apart. FML
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squizzlebee 19

That... really sucks. Although I think it sucks a little more for her than for you. You may not be her boyfriend any more OP but I think the break-up speech can maybe wait a bit until she's been awake for a while and got used to the world around her again. That's a long time to have been in a coma and I imagine it would take a while to adjust. The best thing you can do is be there for her now and try to keep her emotionally well. Who knows, she might remember you've broken up a little down the line. Good luck with it.

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rivaraven 35

She has been in a coma for a few months and they have been apart for a year. What do you think when they broke up?

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GirasolNegro 22

I agree with #18, it may sound harsh, but once you break up with someone, they are no longer your problem. It's a horrible situation his ex is in, but it may make it even worse to relive the pain of a break up. Now, if OP ever considered the possibility of getting back together with their ex, this might be the perfect possibility.

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Selene6996 12

OP I feel so sorry for you and her but the best thing to do is be there for her right now! And maybe after a couple days she will remember and if not then you have to tell her sorry!

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JustTheTruth42 13

This may just be me, but why should you care? She's an ex for a reason and no longer you responsibility. I would have just told the parents to tell her themselves, hung up, and went along with my day. It may sound cold bu why should your life be affected by an ex.

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JustTheTruth42 13

33 how would that make him a dick or an asshole? If a person wants nothing to do with an ex they have no obligation to said ex. Why should op take time out of his day to deal with this in the slightest?

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queerdragon 20

Depends on how he tells them #37. Laughing in their face would be rude. If I had someone call me and say my ex still thought we were together, I would tell them, "I am sorry about that, but I am not going to be visiting or pretending we are still dating. Tell her we are broken up."

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the_real_dvd 21

I left my ex for a reason too, but I still care about her. In fact, I care about most people and don't want to hurt them more than necessary. It may not be his problem, but it is an emotionally tricky situation. Stoicism won't help it either.

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JustTheTruth42 13

54 I don't want to come off as rude, but that's fine for you, but other people may have a different opinion. Me for example. After we break up don't expect me to take time out of my time to come to your aid or whatnot. May sound rude, but that's how it is.

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queerdragon 20

I think there is a big difference between someone being in great need and waking up from a coma thinking you are dating them. If an ex of mine was on fire, I'd get the hose. If they were in a coma and thought we were still together, the answer will be, "They are on their own." Just because the girl was in a coma doesn't mean Op needs to suddenly put his life on hold for her. People seem to think a coma is something that gets fixed in days. She is never going to be the same person. Something was damaged in the accident and even if she can talk, she won't be the same. She might never remember what happened between them breaking up and the accident. So he would have to pretend he was still in love with her for years? Months? Weeks? Why? So she either a) Remembers and feels betrayed because he was intimate and lying to her? B) She never remembers and he eventually breaks up with her again. The best option is for the parents to say he is not around, let her deal with it, and move forward. If she thought she still lived in the same house (after they moved) would the owners be required to let her move back in?

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writerchic85 25

Her parents should have filled her in. It shouldn't be your problem anymore.

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121179 7

I was in a similar situation with an old best friend who i stopped talking to when she got in to drugs and partying at a young age. she woke up from a coma and she thought we were still best friends so I would spend time with her but it took a toll on me. i was very young and it was very difficult, suggest telling her the truth rather than breaking up again, it will allow her to piece things back together rather than leading the same life twice.

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drrobotnik1 18

How convenient! She's obviously making it up to try to get you back. go with what justthetruth says and ignore it.

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Solano2580 24

To be honest you don't have to do that. You two broke up beforehand so it's the parent's responsibility to tell her. Though, that's up to you.

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NYGiants1925 22

Shit... That's awful. You might want to wait a little before you break up with her again.

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RogueWarrior869 23

I really question her parents here. Did they even try to tell her you two split? They're just putting you in an awkward spot and setting their kid up for more pain this way. I wouldn't blame ya if you chose not to see her and leave it to her parents to explain. Best of luck, OP!

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