DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN my troubled partner ended our off again/on again relationship and moved to another city, I was bereft.
Although I understood that he needed a fresh start after mental health problems and work issues, I found it impossible to get him out of my head.
I’m a 26-year-old guy, and he’s 30.
We stayed in touch as friends but I couldn’t stop thinking about him, and found it hard to sleep at night.
I wrote to you for advice, and you were so kind.
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You told me that even if it didn’t feel like it, my partner moving away was for the best.
It would give me space to heal, and allow me to meet someone else.
You also sent me your support pack about Moving On.
I slowly started to get over him. I decided not to visit him, when invited, as I knew it would open up old wounds.
Two years on, I’ve met someone else.
My ex came up to visit - purely platonically - and we caught up like good friends.
Now I have a new partner, as well as a great friend. Thank you Deidre.
DEIDRE SAYS: I’m so pleased you’ve found the happiness you deserve, and that you and your ex can be friends.
