Why is moving on so hard after a breakup?

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It's been a few weeks since my break up of an 8 month relationship. We've been best friends for 4 years and decided to date last year in August. The breakup was mutual for stress and school related reasons,but his way and my way of going about it are different. I'm still so in love with him and want to date him after school again,but lately he's been distant and has asked for space. This makes everything feel more permanent than intended,and it's breaking me . I can't focus in class,i cry everyday...and it hasn't been getting any better. 😔It's like we're strangers now ,even though the agreement was to stay friends.
I've lost a part of me...It's like I have to build myself up from the ground again. 😔I don't want to let go,because I still have hope...but idk anymore.

Last updated on:2026-04-21T17:31:49+05:30

Comments (7)

GloopZap262
GloopZap262 23 hrs ago

how are your family stay cool

candyskull
candyskull 3 days ago

you feel like the space he’s asking for is giving you any clarity, or just making you hold on tighter to what you had?

Chelsea2008
Chelsea2008 3 days ago

hey,candyskull . recently during this period I've actually been finding myself. I'm starting to accept things for what they are and I'm cultivating a liking to myself as well...so even though it's bittersweet ,I'd definitely say clarity☺️✨

NN8439
NN8439 3 days ago

i get why you’re holding onto that hope, i did the same.

Chelsea2008
Chelsea2008 3 days ago

yep, it's a tricky business 😭😭🤍

allycat031
allycat031 3 days ago

i dated my best friend too and when we broke up it felt like i lost my partner and my person at the same time, that silence after “we’ll stay friends” hit me the hardest

Chelsea2008
Chelsea2008 3 days ago

yeah😭😭🤍it absolutely sucks. But I suppose some people are meant to be only seasons in our lives. You holding up well?