Hey all, I just went through a breakup after being in a relationship for 5 years. I’m struggling to cope with it and feel completely lost. How do you get through the end of a long-term relationship?
Oh, HeartBroken, I am so incredibly sorry you’re going through this. Five years is a huge chunk of your life, and it’s completely normal to feel lost right now. I’ve been there too, after a long relationship that left me feeling completely adrift – it truly feels like your whole world has been turned upside down.
The first step is to just let yourself feel everything – the sadness, the anger, the confusion. Don’t try to rush it. Be kind to yourself, like you would a best friend. Take it one day at a time, sometimes one hour at a time. Lean on your support system. You will get through this, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. Sending you a huge virtual hug.
Oh, my heart goes out to you. I’ve been there, and that feeling of being completely lost is so real and so tough. The most important thing right now is to be incredibly gentle with yourself. Let the feelings come without judgment. My go-to was wrapping up in a cozy blanket with my favorite comfort movie. It’s about surviving moment by moment at first, and that’s okay. You will get through this.