RachLIVE Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 Damn the power of smell to make me reminiss. This reminder is a stupid little thing that has made me laugh actually, mostly because I didnt realise that it would evoke much of a reaction but it has. I feel kind of pathetic for missing his scent so much. Then angry at myself for letting me miss it. Then stupid because its only a smell lol. But at the same time slightly repulsed because I also associate that scent with pain. Textbook reaction I suppose. Not quite sure why im posting but I promised myself that i'd stop keeping every little thing in so yeh this is the thought I have chosen to share with the world.
threebyfate Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 I know how you feel. An ex's cologne can bring back some powerful memories. Now, wait until you're pregnant like I am. Many things that used to smell good, now smell bad or too strong!
Author RachLIVE Posted December 2, 2009 Author Posted December 2, 2009 What exactly is the smell? hmmmm Haha I figured that would be asked. I'm mates with his brother - we go to the same sports club - & he decided to lob his hoody at my face for funsies (boys..) & it just smelt of my ex & his house & stuff (they lived together for a while). Now, wait until you're pregnant like I am. Tempting but I think there should be another reason for me getting pregnant other than wanting to be grossed out by a familiar smell.
MinTea Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 Aww, I hate it when I smell my ex's cologne on guys I pass by. It makes me look around even though I know he wouldn't be in my area. lol Go find something aromatic that is not related to your ex. I find that chai tea helps me LOADS! My ex hated all teas so I feel as if my chai is all my own. It warms me up this chilly time of year and I just loooove the scent. Cozy and comforting. Try to think about the feelings your "comfort scent" brings the next time you have a run-in with the ex's cologne.
altheaespigar Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 There's nothing wrong with reminiscing because a scent reminded you of him. I guess there's a psychological explanation behind that behavior. You are just associating that scent with your ex. Nothing wrong with it. =)
Angel1111 Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) My ex wears the green Polo and it really hits me when I come across that scent. Or when he comes to the office and hugs me - it clings to me all day. Drives me nuts. But it works both ways - he told me once when I left him one night to go back home that my perfume was on the pillow and it drove him crazy all night. Smells can be a powerful thing. Sometimes, just to remember him, if I pass the cologne section in the store, I'll stop and smell the Polo...and smile. Edited December 2, 2009 by Angel1111
sean1970 Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 This should shed some light on the subject.... http://health.howstuffworks.com/smell3.htm
Template Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 ahh the power of smell. Some would argue it is the most powerful of the 5 senses, and in fact 80% of what we taste is actually smell.
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