5 year relationship ended

Oh I was this girl in the situation you described a few years ago, OP. Been together 5 years. Had previously lived together. Had long distance too. Survived it all. All the struggles. Had been together since 20. We had talks about the future of our relationship but I realized I just had outgrown the relationship at that point. I still loved him very much and my greatest concern was that he be happy. I just wouldn't have been able to give it to him. We tried a NC "break" for 2-3 months. It failed. I missed talking to him. Got back together, worked for about 10 months before we realized the incompatibilities are still there. Left.

I found another guy, was happy with him for a few weeks. Until he left me for his ex. Now I'm heartbroken over him, and now I miss my long term ex. He is seemingly doing ok without me.

It'll work out for you.

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