I called it quits with my boyfriend today on a video call. It had been brewing for a while, and the breakup was very amicable. Instead of feeling angry or sad, I actually feel fresh and excited. I think it’s because we got into the relationship very quickly, and I never really got the chance to explore or “play the field.”
I initiated it, but she readily agreed. I think we both knew after 5 years together that it wasn’t working. I remember hugging and driving away and then suddenly feeling really upset. It was the uncertainty I didn’t like. I’d grown used to having a partner for events, movies etc.
I’m married now with a family and, surprisingly, never really think of any of my exes. But at the time, yeah, I found it quite unsettling.