My fiancee broke things off two weeks ago tomorrow. I struggled hardcore last week. This week is slightly better. I’m just struggling with figuring how and when to move on. I know I need to take time to work on myself but I feel like I won’t be able to truly let go until I do move on and date again.

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My one piece of advise is use this hurt to better yourself. Become someone she could never be with

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That’s what I’m trying to do. I’m trying to be a better man than I was yesterday and hopefully I’ll be even better tomorrow.

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So date again 😉! Joking ; seriously I m sorry for what you are going through; specially that it was such a serious relationship,you guys were engaged , that’s pretty hurtful! Regardless of what happened I would say that talking to a professional can be very helpful to get over the hurt and heal ! Do what you love , workout go out etc… and when you are ready certainly date again !!! Best of luck to you ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

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You are taking the right steps then ! Time will heal you for sure!! be patient and give yourself grace !! At the right time you will meet the person that is right for you . Stay strong ! Sending positive vibes your way !

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Take it one day at a time. Give yourself grace. Do not isolate yourself from social activities.

It will get better

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I’m definitely not isolating, if anything right now I am afraid of being alone.

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Be kind to yourself OP! It’s going to take more than a few weeks. You need time and space and to take care of yourself. It’s not going to be an A to Z transition. What you need and want could change. We’re here for you!

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I know I need to work on my physical health, from addressing various concerns to losing weight which will address some of the other concerns.

I am working on getting my mental and spiritual health on track.

My biggest issue is when to put myself back out there and start dating again.

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One year.

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Sorry OP! But you have to carry on! DM open to chat

As someone who has also ended an engagement I’d say is be kind to yourself. Feel your feelings and allow yourself to cope with it as each day requires. Some days will be easy, others will be hard. Think around why you’re focusing on self improvement straight away, did your ex partner make you feel like you weren’t enough? Try to shift some of those thoughts from finding faults with yourself to rightfully being angry at him. It helps the healing process and helps with wanting to rekindle/reach out. Down the line when it’s not as fresh you can remember the good times etc. Right now it’s about self preservation.

Also going through a break up and identifying why i always get into relationships where i had to convinve the other person to love me helps, like do you notice a pattern in your relationships? Which one is it? Do some research about childhood traumata and how it influences you and how to overcome them, I am currently reading "it's not your fault" from alex howard, which is also super interesting, i know that while it is hard this break up leads to you working on yourself and this will eventually bring you to someone who loves you as a person and not your job, so this break up might actually turn out as a blessing, you deserve better

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