How do you deal with the end of a long-term relationship?
My girl and I mutually split because of distance (she's in Phoenix and I'm in Nashville) but we've been together for two years and never had any problems. It's just devastating and I can't get my mind off of her. We were each other's firsts.
First of all, do not stay alone... Go to your friends and family and talk about it.
Go out as much as possible and meet new people.
You'll feel better in 2 months or so.
You guys did the right thing. Break up in the name of love. Distance while you're young really isn't the way to go. I'm sure you both will find someone new to spend your time with.
I'm going through it right now, in the process of moving back in with my parents 550 miles away. It was a 4 year relationship. It's going to take time to get over it obviously... so now I am just sulking and listening to sad music
You just need time to get over it. You can talk about it with people which helps but long distance becomes difficult after a while. I don't think I can ever do it again. Just worrying about the other person and what they're doing. You can have all the trust in the world but it gets hard.