Dear tiiiny:

You wrote: “we fought like any normal couple”- my question: what were your fights about? How often?

You asked: “But how do I let him go? How can I stop caring about his thoughts on me and what he is up to? How can I just be at peace?”

My answer: you learn all that you can learn from the relationship so to do your part in having, hopefully, a better relationship in the future. Then, you do what you have been doing: notice the improvements in how you feel as time goes on. Notice your pain diminishes with time. You developed a strong emotional attachment to this man, and so, it hurts when separating from the object of our attachment. It is natural and understandable.

Post here anytime, if it is of help to you.

anita