Why does my heart still ache a week after the breakup?

It's been a week since he broke up with me and my heart still aches like the first day.

Last updated on:2026-10-15T14:57:12+05:30

Comments (12)

Grouchy
Grouchy 2 days ago

waking up every morning hoping the pain had somehow disappeared overnight, and then realizing it was still there.

Orchid22
Orchid22 2 days ago

does it hurt more when you're alone with your thoughts, or do you feel that ache even when you're busy with other things?

JoyfulGlee574
JoyfulGlee574 2 days ago

when I'm busy and when I'm not doing anything

HeartVoid
HeartVoid 2 days ago

it takes time. I'm on day 5 of no contact but week 3 of the break up. I'm just getting to the point where it's not a conscious all day ordeal. today I woke up mostly okay, made it until about 4pm(when he would get off work and call me) before it started to really bother me again. it's a slow process but it eventually gets better

JoyfulGlee574
JoyfulGlee574 2 days ago

everything will be alright, we are strong

365babybrat
365babybrat 2 days ago

Ride that wave. It hurts but give yourself time and grace. You’re so strong.

CozySpark391
CozySpark391 2 days ago

it takes a while. you have to find who you are without them. it's hard since everything reminds you of them

lele
lele 2 days ago

22 days it’s almost been a month without my baby I miss him and his smile so much

JoyfulGlee574
JoyfulGlee574 2 days ago

for me its just a week but i miss him with my whole soul. i miss my baby too but you know what. i begged him millions of times to stay, I put aside my pride and even my self-respect, but he didn't even care. so all the day i hurt miss him but my mind know that i can't come back with him.

WOLF79
WOLF79 2 days ago

@JoyfulGlee574 its okay if you can't stop yourself from chasing them in the first week, I know how it feels however on the second week you will need to complete cut off all communication that causes you do silly things. even if you block or unfollow any form of communication. I am now in my 3rd week of break up, its hard and challenging but I know it will be Worth it in 3 months time.

MangoSeason
MangoSeason 2 days ago

Me too, exactly one week, it's going to be alright we will feel better soon...

JoyfulGlee574
JoyfulGlee574 2 days ago

I hope so, we'll get through this 🫶🏽