I know I'm finally over someone when I can see them and just give a nod and continue walking - minimal acknowledgement.

It's not a brush-off or a slight because that would be a small jab of revenge. Instead, it's the exact same thing I do to strangers whom I happen to make brief eye contact with. Just a nod of acknowledgment and maybe a little smile - a nonverbal "have a nice day."

When I see that person whom I once had antipathy for as now a stranger, someone I won't think about whether I see them or not, then I know I'm finally "over it."

That's called closure. It doesn't happen when she apologizes, or admits she was wrong, or when you fuck a new girl. It happens when you just genuinely don't care about this person anymore.

well done. I'm approaching this stage myself, brother. Keep at it. You want loyalty, companionship and kindness in 2016?

Unlike what my mother used to suggest, a woman is the last place I go to look for those traits.

I got a female labrador retriever. She "gets me". So in essence, the average family dog will "get you" better than any female human being you meet. And won't flip on you nor try to convert you. Dominance/submission guaranteed. Much better travel companion, and what's more:

active. If I had a nickel for every girl I meet, fat or skinny, who has no hobbies, and doesn't do anything active....it's kinda depressing frankly.

So. Keep at it. I can't fuck my dog, but I hunt for that among the human females. But as for finding those other traits, I just rely on dogs.

i'd dare to challenge that since you felt it necessary to proclaim that you don't care. it's like women who talk about how independent and confident they are, they're usually dependent and insecure. just food for thought not firing shots. i don't see anything wrong with wanting to rub it in her face how much she fucked up by losing you, as long as you don't give the bitch the satisfaction of feeling your cock in her mouth.

Good job man. I wish I can get to where you're at someday. My ex broke up with me almost 2 years ago and I still beat myself up over it. Good on you for moving on with your life. Peace.

This is kinda where I'm at with my ex, I know I'm going to see her again and I can tell part of me is thinking, "wait till she see's how awesome I am, I bet she'll come over and flirt with me." Never thought of it like this though, thanks for the insight.

Best feeling in the world. When the thing you cared far too much about at your own expense no longer owns you. It feels amazing. That's what doing things for your self does.

And as a side effect, having this attitude kills her more than anything.

You could go on to be the next Brad Pitt for all we know. But if you went back at her in any way with an attempt at "showing what she missed" she'll quickly read between the lines and see it for what it is: A veiled desire for validation.

But if you ignore her? Act like she doesn't exist? Genuinely don't care if you see her, if she approves, etc.

That's freedom.

Congratulations. That's the first step to true freedom.