Awww ((((Missy)))))) Seven years is a freaking long time, sweetie.

I had a similar situation earlier this year . . . the thing was, I wasn't even in love with him anymore. He was a drug addict with a disease & wouldn't look after himself.

Like Lil & BIBI alluded . . . I had to pretend he was dead but it hurt to cut him out of my life (but he was a shithead to me, too).

I think what hurt the most was that I tried really hard (too hard, most of my friends will say) to help him & couldn't reach him.

I can say things get easier. Not too long after I posted a thread about broken hearts a few months ago, I ended up meeting a really nice guy even though I was definitely not looking.

Sappy music helps. Don't be concerned about crying. It was a phase with me. I will also say I ended up confronting other issues in my life during that period & benefited immensely from therapy.

Pamper yourself. A new haircut is mandatory.

Again, I refer to the restorative powers of a special drink like Lil's mudslides.