I (20F) finally broke up with my boyfriend after the cheating stuff and now I feel weirdly free but also empty?
Hey guys, some of you might remember my post from a couple days ago. I (20F) found those flirty messages from other girls on my bf’s phone. I confronted him and he tried to gaslight me at first, saying I was overreacting and it was “just talking.” But I couldn’t let it go. Last weekend I ended it for good.
Now I’m single for the first time in two years and it’s such a mix of emotions. I cried a lot the first few days but now I feel… lighter? Like I can actually breathe. I’ve been taking more photos of myself, buying some cute (and kinda revealing) stuff I never dared to wear before, and honestly enjoying feeling sexy again without worrying if he’ll like it.
But at night I still get sad and wonder if I’ll ever find someone who actually chooses me. I’ve also been way more in touch with my body lately if you know what I mean… exploring more and it’s making me feel confident but also a little guilty for liking it so much. Is this normal after a breakup? How long did it take you to actually feel okay again? Did anyone else go through a “hot girl summer” phase right after and then feel kinda lost?
Thanks for listening. This subreddit helped me feel less alone last time