So I'm 29 and had my first ever relationship this year. Just broke up the other day. We handled it like adults and it was amicable. I mean christ, we had a platonic embrace at the departure. Things are really sinking in now and I'm kind of at a loss now with what to do. I feel like shit. Sleeping hasn't been easy nor has eating. Is that all there is to it? I know it's all irrational and it will eventually pass but god damn am I having some weird thoughts creep back into my mind about how things MIGHT work out in the future etc.
>>18707952
It's normal Anon, it'll pass
Going through the same thing right now. Together for about 3 years and ended as friends but having this huge void is making me feel pretty worthless. Maybe just pushing though for a while will naturally heal things. Or maybe try talking to someone else to get some perspective that they won't be the only person for you
>>18707970
Being in good company helps though when I'm out I'd rather be home and vice versa. Comfort is pretty illusive, and when it seems within reach... Turns out it wasn't really there.
>>18707952
You now know you can do it. You can meet someone. You can fall for someone. You can do sex. You can maintain a relationship. You can end a relationship.
The only thing left to learn is that you can survive a break-up.
Learn that and you'll be ready to try the whole thing again.
I'm in the same boat, and it really is something you have to naturally move away from over time. It could take just a week or it could take several months or even years, but eventually you'll find someone or something to replace that person shaped hole in your life. And you probably won't notice until you've been over it for a while.
Heartbreak is most certainly the most difficult emotional process someone can go through. Thats why artists throughout human history have all tried to articulate it and continue to fail.
>>18707952
Dude been down exactly the same road, I know it's probably not what you want to hear but you have to give it time, I say within six months you'll be totally over it
OP here, thanks Anons, I'm reading all you have to say.