How do you get over the grief when a relationship ends?

[funinthesun19]

I was with my ex for 10 years. There are so many reasons why we aren’t together anymore, but why is my head drifting back to say, 2013 and I want to cry because of the happy memories that we will never remake again? Why do I even find looking at photos of the kids when they were babies so painful?

I just feel a dull ache all the time from sadness and grief. Even when I’m happy and I’m motivated as I move on with my life, it’s always there. I cry a few times a week.

We’re both clear that this is the best thing and we get on really well as co parents and friends. We know getting back together will never be the answer and I am actually excited about the future. But I am so emotionally drained at the moment

You poor thing. These situations are awful to go through.

Grieve, get it all out, don't hold back. Keep yourself busy, replacing old memories with new ones.

Sadly, the hardest part is co-parenting with someone you love, especially if they move on before you. Just do your best to keep your emotions in check for the sake of your children (easier said than done).

Why did you break up? Was it not repairable ?