having a hurt heart, while at the same time, feeling resolved, is a very weird thing.

As a still single 43-year-old woman (last 10 years I’ve had four relationships) I think that one of the most hurtful things about starting a relationship and then having an end, is losing the person that you thought was going to be your friend.

Do men go through this? I guess it depends on who does the breaking up with who…

@Armchaircouch Yes it hurts, though I often think I feel it more as a man because I'm very empathetic and quite sensitive.

If things end because of a specific trigger I find that easier to deal with.

I guess we have that in common, then :)
And same, I think triggers that can’t be worked out are a flag, easier to walk away from, @BillyBones