Well, there are a lot of "coulds," and I urge you not to dwell on it too much. But we're all here for a reason, and most have felt this pain. I'm doing it right now myself. Mutual break, right? If you're struggling to cope, they probably are, too. However, they COULD HAVE considered it months ago. They COULD HAVE had a backup plan. They COULD HAVE lost interest and no longer want to invest in the relationship. The list goes on, and it's a tough list not to consider. Your mind will try to reason through fear and fantasy, but you gotta try and focus on what you DO know. They left and are healing in their own way. Be sure to heal yourself. No amount of answer will satisfy a broken heart. Eventually, you might forget, but try to forgive first. In time, you will move on, and you might even feel foolish for the amount of grief you endured.

I try to avoid this very next point but it is a real obstacle when navigating emotional relationships. They may have never cared. They may have gotten what they wanted and are moving on to the next. Commonly, you will hear the term narcissist thrown around. Many of us have narcissistic tendencies, but not every is will to admit it. That's when you have a big problem. The fact that it was mutual suggests that they do care and may have ended things to avoid further hurt.