Do space and time help you heal after a break up?

Question

A few months ago, my girlfriend broke up with me after four years. It hit me very hard and I was pretty heart broken. I do feel less heart broken but I still miss her terribly sometimes. I would love to be friends with her again but I don’t know if I ever get at the point where I can be just friends. Does space and time really help to get there? I honestly doubt it, I feel like I will go on with my life but miss a little part forever. What is your experience?

Answer

Wow.. I’m so sorry to hear this. I dated a guy for almost a year & it hurt really bad, so I can’t imagine what 4 years must feel like. But yes, as cliche as it sounds, Time does heal. It hurts & is painful, but it heals I promise❤️ one day you’ll find someone that will make you realize why any other relationship never worked out!!❤️

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I wanted desperately to still be friends with my ex when we broke up. It ultimately caused an even bigger blow-up because we weren't taking the space we needed.
We've talked a little since, but I've found that over time I've wanted less and less to have anything to do with him. I delayed posting about my Nana's passing because I didn't want him to message me about it. When I did finally post, he still didn't say anything. And honestly, I think that's the last bit of closure I needed on the relationship.

Answer

Being friends only make it harder if you still really love each other. You’re going to always want to make it work, no matter what, even if it’s clear it won’t. I’ve been in this boat, we were friends, even got back together a few times, and it never worked. Personally, I moved on by simply not talking to and seeing him. I don’t know if that’s possible in your case, but we just moved on from each other. It’s possible, and space and time does help and work.

Do space and time help you heal after a break up?

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