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Why is breaking up so hard even when you know it wasn't working out?

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Question - (27 July 2008) 3 Answers - (Newest, 27 July 2008)
A female United States age 41-50, anonymous writes:

My boyfriend of 2.5 years and I just broke up. I've known for awhile that it wasn't working and we wouldn't be compatible long term. Even though I know this it is extremely painful? I don't understand why it shoudl be this painful knowing we weren't right..

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A female reader, lexilou United Kingdom +, writes (27 July 2008):

lexilou agony auntWhether it was right or not you loved this guy and spent a lot of time with him. You have to grieve for the relationship and allow yourself to miss him, you know you are doing the right thing long term and will look back in time and realise how right you were.

Time is a great healer and it will ease. Good luck x

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (27 July 2008):

It's better to be out of a relationship you know isn't working than to be in one. I know that you're in pain now, but trust me, it's best that it's over. Staying in a relationship you know deep down isn't working is just cruel. You're selling yourself short and denying both of you the people you're suppose to be with. I say just take it day by day, and within time, the pain will go away and you'll be better off in the long run.

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A male reader, Ometeotl United States +, writes (27 July 2008):

Ometeotl agony auntIt`s because you still love him. Even though you knew it would not work out you still gave him love and you still fealt love. It will take time for your heart to heal. As time goes on your attachment for him will fade into the past. Best of wishes.

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