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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP of this thread here. We broke up two nights ago and I put on a brave face but I’m feeling crushed. It was just too much emotion for the distance, I wanted to talk about the future and he felt it was impossible (he can’t move his kids and I can’t realistically move mine either away from their dad).

I don’t know if it’s truly the end, part of me hopes it is and the other part is just confused and hurt and missing him. This relationship was miles ahead of anything I’ve ever experienced before. It felt like “this is it.” I’m definitely glad it happened and I wish him well. We agreed we both wanted to remain good, actual friends.

I guess the advice is just, keep busy, right?[/quote]

Sending you a hug, OP. With 15+ years of history, you never know what will happen in the future. I’m currently 7 years into a long distance relationship with my BF who I’ve known for decades as well. We both have one kid each whom we prioritize above all else, but guess what? Kids grow up… If you really are each other’s “this is it,” you’ll find each other again.[/quote]

Just a big belated thanks to this PP. I’m still reeling but it’s getting better. We spoke on the phone once about his work and not again in the last 10 days. I hope it will be easier in a month of no or low contact.[/quote]

A even more belated “you’re welcome,” OP! For what it’s worth, LDBF and I also go through periods of low contact when we need to focus on our respective kids and/or careers, but we’re still in it 8 years and counting… The older I get, the more I realize life is truly unpredictable - just [b]make the most of it however and whenever you can![/b][/quote]

Wise words. Glad you two are still going strong. [/quote]

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