Struggling with a break up

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Just over a week ago me and my DP separated. It had been a long time coming, and deep down I think I know it is for the best. But my god am I struggling. Really deeply struggling. Life has gone on hold, I’m finding it hard to go NC and I want my old life back for the comfort and to ease the loneliness. Plus love is still there. I never wanted the relationship to end, but the way I was being treated was not ok and despite my attempts nothing changed. I’m not sure what I’m looking for, I know I need to go NC, I know it will get easier, but the thought of being alone and dating again (eventually!)/letting someone else in is filling me with dread. I want a hug and to have the company of my ex and to easy this awful loneliness. Any advice?

Just over a week ago me and my DP separated. It had been a long time coming, and deep down I think I know it is for the best.

These were your first two sentences. I know it is easy to go back to familiar, but you wrote the above for a reason. Good luck

It’s such a hard thing to navigate. It’s like my head is saying it’s been months now just cut contact, whereas my heart is still battling and I know when we were good we were really good (mostly!) and it was the easiest relationship I’d ever had. I know no contact for you is probably really hard but I do think if it’s done then that is 100% the way to go!

Thank you for that. I wish the head vs heart battle wasn’t a thing!