Coping after a break up

[Penguinwaddler]

Unsure where to post this tbh. Engagement ended late last year after almost 4 year relationship. Have been splitting my time between my old house (which ex is keeping) and staying with family. Haven't been able to move out properly as haven't had anywhere to stay with my cats (I'm keeping cats, he is keeping dog).

I now have a move date for my new place. The move date is 1 week before the wedding (obviously all cancelled now). It feels like an extra sting and I feel embarrassed and exhausted by it all. I'm going away for the weekend of the wedding date but it's just a bit shit planning my move when I was meant to be planning and looking forward to my wedding.

Anyone got any tips for helpful with this crappy time? Thanks!

Oh bless you what awful timing. Glad you’ve got something to occupy you on the actual date. No advice but a hand hold and a big hug from me. It’s shit isn’t it

I'm sorry, OP. This is such a difficult situation, break-ups always hurt and it takes time to process it. It will get better.

Keep doing things to take care of yourself, getting exercise and sleep and not living off junk food, all that boring stuff. Do you have friends and family you can talk to regularly about how you are feeling? Will anyone be helping you with the move?

Does it help you at all to picture your future more positive life in your new place with your cats? like "in a year from now it will feel so much better and I'll be settled here with my cat buddies spending my evenings exactly how I want" and have that image in your mind? It's natural for it to feel a bit crappy at first, just accept that and try to have faith that you'll feel better later.