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Tatsumi · 31-35, M
The last real relationship I had was when I was 17 years old. We were engaged. That one hurt pretty good.
I would say that one took me 5 years to recover from. But I also wasn't dating, and I think that made the pain immeasurably worse.
It's kinda unfortunate to think this way, but I think "replacing" the other person is pretty fucking important for healing. Even just a temporary relationship, if it was a serious one.
Only other people can heal what another person damaged. At least, that has been my experience. It takes fucking forever to heal, otherwise.
I would say that one took me 5 years to recover from. But I also wasn't dating, and I think that made the pain immeasurably worse.
It's kinda unfortunate to think this way, but I think "replacing" the other person is pretty fucking important for healing. Even just a temporary relationship, if it was a serious one.
Only other people can heal what another person damaged. At least, that has been my experience. It takes fucking forever to heal, otherwise.