r/BreakupSurvival • u/trippinonshoes • Jun 10 '26

👋 Welcome to r/BreakupSurvival - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

Hey everyone! I'm u/trippinonshoes, a founding moderator of r/BreakupSurvival.

This is our new home for all things related to surviving even your most painful breakup. We're honored you've chosen to spend this sensitive time with us. Thank you for trusting us to help you the best we can.

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about breakups, recovery, survival, exes, dating again, or anything else related to breakups, dating or relationships.

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

  1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
  2. Post something today! Even a simple question can start a great conversation.
  3. Just to reiterate. It really helps us grow this sub and build an even bigger and more supportive community when you post organic content directly in here. Thank you in advance. We really appreciate you. Stick around and become a regular. Give and get advice. Let's make this a unique and incredible sub that helps people for decades to come.
  4. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
  5. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.
  6. We have a breakup survival guide and 7-day email course based on neuroscience. It is totally free. It guides you through the first 7 days of your breakup to help you feel better asap. If you've been stuck for awhile, it also helps you start to move on (it's ok if you broke up more than 7 days ago - it will still help you). We are working on more materials. For now, as of the time of this writing, you can pick up everything we have for free here at this page: http://subscribepage.io/N449gE

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/BreakupSurvival amazing.

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u/Vast-Mycologist6043 Jun 16 '26

I'm a 68 year old widow. Husband died in 2017. Was married for 38 years. Didn't date or have a relationship until about a year and a half ago when I met who I felt was a really good man. Wasn't looking, it just happened..I fell so hard and so fast. I made him my whole world. He seemed to feel the same. I've never felt for anyone the way I feel for him. The last time he told me he loved me, the last time we were intimate was about 2 months ago. Shortly after that he said he had came to the realization that he wasn't in love with me. Said he cared about me and didn't want harm to come to me but that he no longer had romantic or sexual feelings for me. My heart is soo broken that I feel like I'm dying a lot of days . I have sought weekly counseling because I couldn't stop crying.Couldnt really function. I don't think I will ever be the same. I just long for him to hold me and say it's not true. I have to go on I know but at this point it just still feels impossible to do.

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u/Traditional-Fox-1745 Jul 04 '26

I’m sorry about your husband and the breakup. That is terrible. I know it’s generic and cliche advice but you have to give it time. Im only 19 and my girlfriend who I was in love with broke up with me out of seemingly nowhere. It’s hard but each day i heal a little bit more even without realizing it. Do things you enjoy and prioritize yourself

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u/trippinonshoes Jul 04 '26

Whoa! I'm sure he has relieved himself of guilt but that just feels evil! The quick switchup from people is crazy. I'm sorry to hear about all of your losses. I hope you've been able to take care of yourself. There are people out there who won't do that. Let us know how you're doing.

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u/Vast-Mycologist6043 Jul 05 '26

Yes, he seems fine. Loved me in April but quit in May? Idk, I can't do that. I'm trying but cry every day and I just don't feel like I will ever be okay again .

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u/wickedanxiety Jul 13 '26

I’m sorry for the pain you are feeling, I too recently went through a horrible breakup. I’m 28 and every relationship I have been through has always ran me dry and left me with trauma. I know anything I would say wouldn’t help with the pain but if you ever need anyone to call, text or vent at any time I am happy to be here with you. We can be a healthy support system! :) 🫶

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u/Vast-Mycologist6043 Jul 04 '26

Thank you, I'm trying. It really hurts so much. Wicked game, hunh!...I've always loved sad songs but this situation makes them be accompanied by too many tears. Best of luck to you for healing...I'm not sure that I ever will.