Hey Becky, thank you very much for the very kind and thoughtful response 🙂 Our situations do sound similar. I try to stay busy as well, and journaling helps bring clarity when those negative thoughts pop in my head.

The most frustrating/agonizing part is that deep down I know she doesn’t have the qualities I’m looking for in a partner, but I still will feel pain every now and then when I see an image in my head of her and her new boyfriend together. I know its all in my head but i sucks. I just try to remember that I don’t need or want anyone who would treat me the way she did. Also, most likely, she behaved this way before me and will continue after me until she deals with her own demons and issues. That helps too to not take what she did too personally.

It seems like your ex has some emotional issues too, maybe, just by hearing your brief description.

If you feel comfortable, feel free to email me, markkinzly@gmail.com, if not, no worries and I understand. Thanks again. I really appreciate it 🙂