Break up with someone you love?

Question

For those of you who broke up with someone you loved, why did you break up with them?
I love my boyfriend, I love spending time with him, I love who he is and what he stands for, I miss him when he's gone and am happy when he's around.

But, aside from minor imperfections in our relationship, there is one hurt in our past that in our 3 years, it's never gotten easier to handle. It comes up rarely on my mind, but when it does, it's just as difficult to handle as before. I forgive him, I trust him, I don't judge him for the past. But it honestly still hurts to think about it, it creates an unwanted ache in my chest when I do.

I don't think I could ever leave him, but at this rate, I don't know when I'll ever be able to say "I do".

Has anyone been in my position before? What did you do?

Answer

I broke up with one of my ex's despite loving him so strongly I thought I could not cope without him; we had been together for 4 years and were very close. However he had cheated on me one time, a few months before we split and my trust was gone. I was driving myself crazy, I was suffering from severe anxiety and depression and even though I thought I could forgive him, I just couldn't forget and go on like normal. It was the hardest thing I've done and I was so broken for a long while afterwards, mostly because my anxiety was turning into paranoia and I drew away from everyone who loved me. However looking back I know that it could've turned out a lot worse for both of us, and we are now in a friendly place. We had spoken about trying again before I met my now husband, but despite us both having feelings, I couldn't risk putting myself through that again. Now that I've been in a healthy relationship for 5 years, with a man who I completely trust, I would never take it back. 
Sometimes love isn't enough, you have to put yourself first. If it is ment to be, I believe it will be. Communication between you both, may work out what's best for you both 
However every situation and person is different, so good luck with whatever decision you make

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I broke up with my ex because he is a manipulative piece of trash.

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I broke up with my boyfriend (well technically he broke up with me but it was sort of mutual) because I was moving away for school. We'd only been together 8 months at the time but I loved him so much. It was awful and I wouldn't wish that pain on anyone. We got back together after 6 months because neither one of us was doing well with being apart and he'd grown a bit and was ready to make the commitment to an LDR. We've been together ever since. I'd never do that again. To me when you love someone you fight like hell to stay with them and make it work. Unless there are serious issues like cheating, lying, etc that break the fundamental pillars of a loving relationship.

Break up with someone you love?

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