Getting rid of associations

[SayWhat]

I don't know if this word is used for what I'm experiencing, so let me explain.
Couple of months ago I went on a trip with a girl, now whenever I see a plane, hear about the airport we took off or hear about the country, I associate these things with her.

Of course this is driving me mad and is not doing me any good. Simply stop thinking like this is not doable, else I wouldn't be here asking this question .

Are there any tips, ways I can do to get rid of these associations?

I really need this as I'm currently studying for pilot, which means I'm constantly surrounded by planes which leads to her still constantly lodged into my mind.

 

[Kbomb]

if you were working at a hairpin factory you would remember her hairpins and then be reminded of her. Its not the airplanes man. You just need to go and get some more pu$$y, bottom line.

 

[PlayHer Man]

Spin plates.

That used to happen to me too when I was younger 16-23. Back then I had laser focus on girls. If I met a girl I liked.. I focused all my attention on only HER and forget all other girls existed.

Its not a healthy way to date at all. You just stress yourself out and become too outcome dependent. Not saying this is exactly what is happening with you.. but I noticed I stopped making "associations" when I got my own life and started spinning plates.

No girl should take up the majority of your thoughts. Your mind should work like this:

1. Personal goals
2. Family
3. Work
4. Friends
5. Girls

At least until a girl proves she is worth being higher on the list (most never will).

 

[Atom Smasher]

Reframe like a machine.

Whenever you see a plane, verbalize: This plane represents my accomplishments as a man (and whatever else it means to you personally). Say it out loud contantly, every time you see or are around planes.

Ditto with the other reminders. Very soon you will find yoruself with new associations.