I broke up with my boyfriend tonight...

[arcos]

I feel terrible, but we really couldn't have ended in better terms. We both agreed that it was the right and necessary thing to do, although we really didn't want to let go. The fact is that we no longer could fulfill each other's needs the way we used to, and we were only causing pain to the other.

We were together for slightly more than 2 years and it was an amazing relationship. I'm sure I will be ok soon, but it hurts very much right now. :cry:

[sundog]

1. hey arcos

:hug:

[arcos]

8. Thank you sundog

:hug:

[aquaman]

2. Break ups suck

I am glad I am happily married. Stay strong.

[arcos]

9. Thank you...

And congratulations on your marriage, you are a very lucky person. :hug:

[aquaman]

11. Believe me, it took a while to meet the right person....

You will do it. Peace.

[Writer]

3. I am very sorry.

I only have experienced long-term relationships in the past, and I have found enduring a break-up to be extremely difficult but enlightening thereafter.

When you are with someone for that long, the relationship is meaningful. Even if you are not with that person, his soul will be enmeshed with yours - his life will have had a shaping influence on yours, and vice versa. That's an experience to smile over.

I know it hurts now, and you may not see it yet, but it will be better. As cliche as it may be, every ending leads to a new beginning.

Hang in there.

Writer.

[arcos]

10. Thank you... I will be better...

And for better or worse, it's not like he's leaving my life. We have lots of friends in common and we are involved in several projects together...

[Robeson]

4. Very sorry....

...its very hard to break up with someone after that long a period of time. Best of wishes to you...:thumbsup:

[arcos]

12. Thank you

I will be ok eventually. :)

[Placebo]

5. Best of luck.

The pain will pass in time.

For now, just put on some good music, get a stiff drink, a pack of smokes...and just be.

:hug:

[arcos]

13. That's exactly what I'm doing...

I love vodka :)

Thank you :hug:

[BlueIris]

6. My condolences.

Sadly, (or not) none of my relationships have ended on good terms. I imagine that it must suck almost more if you broke up despite the goodness because the goodness still wasn't enough. I

[arcos]

14. Yes, it's kind of bittersweet...

It's sad when you wonder how many great things could have come out of it.

Thank you.

[u4ic]

7. Change the 2 to 6

and I'm going through the exact same thing.

Boy, does it hurt. I really do feel for you.

:hug:

[arcos]

15. I'm very sorry...

It hurts and it sucks... six years is quite a while. :(

Be strong, we'll feel better soon... :hug:

[giant_robot]

16. I can't imagine going through that right now...

....my gf and I are in the stage where we're falling in love so fast that neither one of us feels in control. If it ended a few months ago, there would be no real hurt. Now, however, we're both emotionally invested to the point of serious heartache should it end. I hope that you emerge from this experience a happier and better person. I, foolishly, selfishly, or perhaps both, hope I never have to experience what you're going through. :hug:

[arcos]

21. I can relate...

That's the way it happened to us... I also hope you never have to experience this, and wish you the best of the luck with your girlfriend, hoepefully you'll be together a long time. Thank you. :hug:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

17. sorry. break ups are painful all around.

hug for you. :hug:

[arcos]

22. Thank you

:hug:

[sasquatch]

18. You wanna get drunk now?

:beer:

[arcos]

23. haha, that was my plan...

but I didn't after all, just had one drink. I'm feeling ok, though. :)

[Swamp Rat]

19. ¡Pobrecito!

abraço :hug:

[arcos]

24. Gracias Swamp Rat

:hug:

[Hapameli]

20. Sorry to hear of your pain, but take comfort in knowing you did the right

thing... hope the good news about the Bush Crime Cabal coming down will cheer you up.

[arcos]

25. Thank you, I do...

and welcome to DU! :hi:

[tjwmason]

26. There's nothing good that can be said at the moment

Apart from letting you know that the manner of the split indicates what a splendid chap you are - it's a terrible cliche, but time really is the best healer. In the meantimes I'm sure that I speak for all of us DUers when I say :hug:

[Not Me]

27. Sorry to hear.

I went through the same terrible experience a couple years ago...and still sometimes it hurts.

But, I realize I have learned more about myself and reached out and met people and done things I would not have done with him.

And that led to meeting the sweetest guy in the world.