u/Illustrious-Sort-184

We are at different point our separation and emotional detachment journeys. These prompt questions have helped me a lot.

1. What expectations did I have of my partner that they failed to fulfill?
2. What qualities or characteristics did I project on them that never materialized?
3. What habits or routines will I miss more than the person itself?
4. Was my past partner a person aligned with my growth, peace and personal values?

Wishing all of you success in this life journey.

Mental beehive, could you share your experiences? How much contact after this period?
Did you gather clarity and insight about the relationship?

My relationship was intense and volatile. We were co-workers, yet she was not given the tenure track job. Academia sucks! Today was her last day. After I took her to dinner, came back to my place, and it became our last day.
Awful to have to accept that she moves back to a different city, and we are done.
Because of our track record, thinking our only choice to detach is going no-contact.
Could use some of your experiences with this.