Drawing from friends’ experiences here — a number of my friends put a lot of effort into someone they thought was “the one.” In some cases, both sets of parents were on board. In other cases, all of their friends believed they were meant for each other. For one reason or another, it didn’t last.

What’s comforting is how Allah will bring the person meant for us in whatever manner He sees fit. I’ve seen friends in total anguish have the most random meeting with someone, and a year later, they get married. Likewise, I’ve seen couples get back together and married as well. So, to answer that part of your question, I’ve had friends struggle after breaking it off with someone they thought would be the one. It definitely wasn’t easy on them. The path forward, whether it was getting back together or meeting someone better, was different for each individual.

I’m intentionally speaking using dualities here because sometimes we don’t know someone was the best thing for us since sliced bread until they’re gone, and other times we’ll think we’ve found “the one” when the actual person that’s best for us is a month away from meeting us. We just don’t know. But, while you’re in the moment, it’s important to allow yourself to feel what it is you’re feeling, to process what’s happening, and to reflect on yourself throughout all of it.

While we don’t have any knowledge of the Unseen, we can trust in the One who does, and that’s what keeps me hopeful. I recommend making du’a for whatever is best, and trusting that Allah will steer you wherever you need to be. Insha’Allah this will all be easy for you!