I heard you're seeing someone new already. That...
I heard you're seeing someone new already. That was fast. Did you start before we ended? Or did you just move on that q...
— — Moving Forward
The newest farewells as they arrive, frozen in time
I heard you're seeing someone new already. That was fast. Did you start before we ended? Or did you just move on that q...
— — Moving Forward
I'm so sad and heartbroken I can't imagine feeling different. Happiness seems impossible. Joy seems fictional. Like co...
— — Anonymous
You left your toothbrush here. I can't bring myself to throw it out. It's been two months. The toothbrush just sits the...
— — Your Old Flame
This heartbreak taught me that love isn't always enough. You can love someone completely and still be wrong for each ot...
— — Anonymous
One year after the breakup. Reflecting on everything I've learned. About love. About myself. About what I really need. ...
— — Done Fighting
I'm in therapy now. Trying to understand where we went wrong. The therapist keeps asking about my childhood. My attachm...
— — The One Who Filed
I joined a gym. A new one. Across town. Far from our usual spots. I needed space that wasn't ours. Space you've never b...
— — Learning to Let Go
I went on a date. She was nice. Pretty. Smart. Funny. And I felt nothing. Absolutely nothing. Just emptiness. It's not...
— — Lost in Translation
The breakup happened because trust was broken. Not just once. Multiple times. Multiple lies. I kept forgiving. Kept be...
— — Still Your Song
Looking back on the breakup now, I feel gratitude. Not for the pain. But for the growth it forced. For the lessons lea...
— — Almost Enough
Seven months post-breakup. Started dating again. Terrifying. Exciting. Overwhelming. I'm not looking for a replacement...
— — Done Fighting
I'm so sad and heartbroken I don't recognize myself. I used to be optimistic. Hopeful. Positive. Now I'm cynical. Jade...
— — Anonymous
I'm saying goodbye to the workaholic version of me. The one who sacrificed everything for career success. Missed birthd...
— — The One Who Grew
Six weeks post-breakup. Finally told my family. My mom cried. My dad got angry. My sister wanted to fight them. Their ...
— — Your Ghost
Eleven months post-breakup. Feeling genuinely happy for the first time. Not performing happiness. Not forcing positivit...
— — Done Fighting
I got therapy. To get over you. To move on. To be normal. My therapist asked why I won't just tell you. I have no good ...
— — The Secret Keeper
The breakup showed me what I really need in a partner. Not what I thought I needed. Not what looked good on paper. But...
— — Recovering Heart
I started journaling. Writing letters to you I'll never send. "Dear Ex," they start. Then pages of everything I wish I'...
— — Your Past Tense
The sad and heartbroken feeling doesn't define me anymore. It's just something I'm experiencing. Not who I am. I'm a w...
— — Anonymous
The sad and heartbroken feeling is grief. For a person who's still alive. For a future that won't happen. Ambiguous lo...
— — Anonymous
I'm heartbroken but I forgive them. Not because they deserve it. Because I deserve peace. Holding onto anger only hurt...
— — Anonymous
The sad and heartbroken phase is ending. Not instantly. Not completely. But gradually. I'm entering something new. Som...
— — Anonymous
After the breakup, I understand why people say "timing matters." We might have worked in a different season of life. B...
— — The Last Goodbye
Post-breakup lesson: chemistry isn't compatibility. We had intense attraction. Electric connection. Passionate love. B...
— — Your Old Flame
I ran five miles today. Trying to outrun the sadness. Endorphins, they say. Exercise helps. Physical pain distracts fro...
— — Your Ghost
We've been friends since kindergarten. Twenty years. But I think we're done. We have nothing in common anymore. Differe...
— — The One You Ghosted
My family gossips about me. To my face and behind my back. My life is their entertainment. My relationships. My job. My...
— — Your Former Nephew
You're in an abusive relationship. And I can't watch it anymore. I've tried to help. Offered resources. Shared my conce...
— — The Friendship That Died
The lift after breakup isn't about finding someone new. It's about finding yourself. Rebuilding yourself. Loving yourse...
— — The One Who Loved You
You're dating my friend now. That was fast. Too fast. Were you waiting? Planning this? Overlapping timelines? It makes...
— — Done Fighting
I'm heartbroken because I thought love would be enough. That if we loved each other, we could overcome anything. But l...
— — Anonymous
The breakup was the catalyst for the best year of my life. I traveled. I changed careers. I made new friends. Did thin...
— — No Regrets, Just Lessons
We broke up because of different life goals. They want kids. I don't. Fundamental incompatibility. We knew this from t...
— — Moving On (Slowly)
I'm heartbroken and I know exactly why. Not because they're a bad person. Not because I'm inadequate. Because relation...
— — Anonymous
I see you everywhere. In the grocery store. At the gym. In my dreams. Except it's never actually you. Just people who l...
— — Forever Yours
I'm sad and heartbroken and tired of pretending otherwise. Tired of saying "I'm fine" when I'm falling apart. Tired of...
— — Anonymous
The breakup taught me that love isn't always enough. We loved each other. Really loved each other. But we were incompa...
— — The One Who Stayed Too Long
I saw you at the grocery store. You pretended not to see me. We used to shop together every Saturday. Argued about whic...
— — The One Who Filed
I'm learning guitar. Something I always wanted to do. Never had time. Now I have all the time. Too much time. Empty tim...
— — Finally At Peace
You're getting married. Asked me to be in the wedding. Of course I said yes. I'm planning your bachelor party. Going to...
— — The One Who Gave Up
The breakup made me realize how much of myself I lost. I stopped seeing friends. Stopped doing hobbies. Stopped having ...
— — No Regrets, Just Lessons
I started breakup therapy last week. Sitting in that office felt like admitting defeat. But my therapist said something...
— — The One Who Walked Away
You're always late. And you never apologize. Like my time doesn't matter. 30 minutes. An hour. Sometimes you don't show...
— — No More Effort
The heartbreak sadness has layers of guilt. Guilty for being this sad. Guilty for not healing faster. Guilty for burde...
— — Anonymous
Goodbye to the me who was addicted to my phone. Who couldn't be present. Who lived online instead of in reality. First ...
— — The One Who Changed Everything
I'm sad and heartbroken every single day. No breaks. No relief. No moments of peace. This is my new normal. Constant a...
— — Anonymous
You made a racist comment. And when I called you out, you got defensive. "It was just a joke." "You're too sensitive." ...
— — The Friendship That Died
I'm heartbroken and ashamed to admit how much it hurts. Society says be strong. Move on. Get over it. But I can't. Not...
— — Anonymous
My dad is dying. He wants to reconcile. But I remember who he was when he was strong. When he hit me. When he screamed....
— — The One Who Survived
I lied about being clean. I've been using. Hiding it. Functioning. You think I'm sober. Think I'm recovered. Think I'm ...
— — The One Who Lied Daily
You told me I was "too successful" and it made you feel bad. So I should... what? Fail? I'm sorry my achievements make ...
— — Your Old Friend
You called drunk last night. Said you miss me. Said you made a mistake. I didn't know what to say. We're divorced. You'...
— — Two Decades Over
The breakup taught me that I'm resilient beyond measure. I survived what I thought would destroy me. And not just surv...
— — Finally At Peace
I'm sad and heartbroken but I'm not stuck. Moving forward. One day at a time. One step at a time. Progress isn't linea...
— — Anonymous
I'm in love with someone new. It scares me. Excites me. Confuses me. They're patient with my baggage. Understanding abo...
— — Two Years Later
I've been sad and heartbroken for weeks now. Can't eat. Can't sleep. Can't focus. Everyone keeps saying "You'll be fine...
— — Anonymous
This is my farewell to who I was. And my hello to who I'm becoming. The journey isn't over. It's just beginning. All th...
— — Former People Pleaser
The breakup happened during the worst possible time. Middle of finals. During my busiest work project. Right before the...
— — Recovering Heart
The heartbreak is becoming part of my story, not my identity. Something that happened to me, not something that defines...
— — Anonymous
The breakup taught me about love languages. Mine is quality time. Theirs was acts of service. We were both giving love...
— — Your Former Love
I'm sad and heartbroken but I'm still here. That counts for something. That's not nothing. Every day I survive is a vi...
— — Anonymous
You got political. And I can't handle it anymore. Every conversation becomes a debate. Every topic becomes political. E...
— — Your College Friend
You said you needed space. To find yourself. To grow. It's been six months. How much space do you need? I've given you...
— — Finally At Peace
The breakup forced me to rediscover myself. What do I like? What do I want? Who am I without them? Scary questions. Bu...
— — Recovering Heart
I'm sad and heartbroken but I'm alive. Still breathing. Still feeling. Still experiencing. Life continues. Even when h...
— — Anonymous
I'm heartbroken but I'm hopeful. Not delusional. Not in denial. Just hopeful. That this pain will fade. That I'll heal...
— — Anonymous
I'm sad and heartbroken in ways I can't even articulate. The words don't exist. The language fails. How do you describ...
— — Anonymous
Our anniversary would have been this week. Twenty-two years. I almost texted you. Almost sent a message. Almost broke t...
— — Learning Solo
You copied everything I do. My style. My hobbies. My career moves. Even my haircut. At first I was flattered. Now it's ...
— — No More Effort
Three years. Just like that. Over a text message. You couldn't even call. Couldn't face me. Couldn't give me that much....
— — The One Who Loved You
Your birthday is next week. Do I text you? Ignore it? Pretend I forgot? We always made a big deal about birthdays. It w...
— — Done Fighting
The breakup happened because we were too young. First love. Intense. All-consuming. Codependent. We didn't know who we...
— — Moving On (Slowly)
One month since the breakup. The waves of grief are less constant now. But when they hit, they hit hard. A song. A sme...
— — The Last Goodbye
I sleep on both sides of the bed now. Trying to claim the whole space. But I still wake up on my side. Expecting to see...
— — The One Who Left
I'm heartbroken in a way I didn't know was possible. Thought I understood heartbreak. Read about it. Saw it in movies. ...
— — Anonymous
I saw our wedding video yesterday. Found it cleaning the basement. We looked so young. So in love. So certain we'd make...
— — The Settlement
We started a business together. And you screwed me over financially. We were 50/50 partners. Equal work. Equal investme...
— — The One Who Moved On
I'm sad and heartbroken in public. Grocery store tears. Work bathroom breakdowns. Parking lot sobs. Can't control when...
— — Anonymous
I'm sad and heartbroken because I lost my best friend. Not just my partner. My confidant. My person. That's the deepes...
— — Anonymous
You asked to meet for coffee. To talk. To catch up. To reconnect. I said yes. Then regretted it. Then went anyway. It ...
— — Once a Family
I memorized your coffee order. Your favorite songs. The way you take your eggs. You think I'm just observant. Just a go...
— — The One Who Gave Up
You're perfect. Objectively. Subjectively. Every way possible. You're perfect. And I'm not. I'm average. I'm boring. I'...
— — Loving You Quietly
The sad and heartbroken feeling has become familiar. Comfortable, almost. Like an old companion. Is that healthy? Prob...
— — Anonymous
The heartbreak taught me what I really need. Not what I thought I needed. What I actually need. Honesty. Respect. Cons...
— — Anonymous
Goodbye to the me who never said no. Who overcommitted constantly. Who burned out repeatedly. If someone asked, I said ...
— — The Transformation
Two months after the breakup. Saw them today. With someone new. That hurt more than I expected. More than I could prepa...
— — Lost in Translation
I'm jealous of everyone who gets your time. Your attention. Your energy. Your partner. Your friends. Your coworkers. Yo...
— — The One Who Tried Not To
The heartbreak is worst at night. Daylight distracts. Responsibilities occupy. People buffer. But night? Night is just...
— — Anonymous
The breakup happened after they met someone new. Started as friends, they said. Just friends. But I saw the way they l...
— — Not Your Backup Plan
This heartbreak sadness has changed my worldview. I used to believe in happy endings. True love. Forever. Now I believ...
— — Anonymous
The breakup made me realize I stayed too long. Red flags I ignored. Gut feelings I dismissed. Boundaries I let slide. ...
— — The One You Forgot
This heartbreak happened because I ignored warnings. Red flags I saw but dismissed. Concerns I felt but silenced. My i...
— — Anonymous
The breakup taught me that endings are also beginnings. Yes, we ended. But I began. Began healing. Began growing. Bega...
— — Your Past Tense
This heartbreak is my teacher. Harsh. Unforgiving. But effective. Teaching me things I couldn't learn any other way. ...
— — Anonymous
I'm sad and heartbroken but I understand now. Why it ended. Why it had to end. Why staying was impossible. Understandi...
— — Anonymous
I signed the papers yesterday. My hand shook the whole time. Twenty-three years. Gone with a signature. The lawyer sai...
— — Your Ex-Wife
Four months since the breakup. The fog is lifting. I can think clearly again. Can focus on work. Can make plans. The p...
— — Done Fighting
I graduated from breakup therapy today. My therapist said I don't need weekly sessions anymore. That scared me. Like lo...
— — The Closure Seeker
I'm saying goodbye to the version of me that was bitter about aging. That mourned youth. That resisted time. Every wrin...
— — The One Who Changed
I've been in breakup therapy for six weeks now. Finally feeling some lift after breakup. Not cured. Not "over it." But ...
— — The One You Left