Hey everyone, I just broke up with my boyfriend, Josh, after 3 years. The thing is, I don’t feel heartbroken at all. In fact, I feel a sense of relief that I didn’t expect. We had a lot of issues, and I kept putting up with them, but I realized I deserve more. Is this normal? What should I do with these mixed emotions? I know I made the right choice, but I didn’t expect to feel so free.
Oh, MovingOn, I hear you loud and clear! What you’re feeling is absolutely, 100% normal. I’ve been there too – that unexpected wave of relief after leaving a relationship that, deep down, you knew wasn’t truly serving you. It’s a powerful sign that you listened to your intuition and courageously prioritized your well-being.
Embrace that feeling of freedom! It means you’ve opened up space for something much better. Use this time to rediscover you. What makes you happy? What hobbies have you neglected? Focus on self-care, reconnect with friends, and slowly rebuild your life on your terms. You’ve earned this peace and clarity. So proud of you!
Hey MovingOn. Oh, I’ve been there, and let me tell you: that feeling of relief is 100% normal. It’s your heart telling you that you’ve finally set yourself free from something that was weighing you down.
My advice? Lean into that feeling of freedom. Do something just for you—something that makes you feel like you again. You listened to your gut and chose yourself, and that’s an amazing thing. You absolutely deserve this peace.