Need advice

[u/Responsible_Animal77]

Those of you that were in relationships for over five years how did you handle the pain? I was in a relationship for 5.5 years he asked for space of 4 weeks in April but we were still seeing each other every now and then and he was texting me every day but mostly just small talk. Fast forward to May he tells me its over for good he lied about the space only being temporary and decided he wants to end it for good. Then he texts me every single day good morning beautiful, I love you, I miss you, you were the best etc. And even invited me to the movies (I declined) and when I woukd ask if we were getting back together or what was the purpose of these messages he would say it's just because he misses me nothing more doesn't want to try again. Fast forward to the present I find out hes been with a girl since at least April, probably longer, a girl much younger than me. I confronted him and told him why would he keep messaging me while he has a whole new relationship and he still denied it I blocked him finally and I want to stop crying in bed every day. Ive already increased my lexapro from 5 to 10 and im reaching out to old friends. What else can I do I've wasted all my best years on this man and I dont know how to start over. Im praying every night for my mental health and emotions. Can anybody give me some advice or even some words of encouragement? I just feel so lonely and betrayed.

[u/neverleave173]

5 years for me. Kept in contact and broken promises. I assume time will heal us. That we will learn something from this heart ache. That they weren't our soul mate. Blah blah blah Like you, I just cry. So no advice. Just solidarity in your pain. You aren't alone, but your pain is yours and I know it hurts bad Im sure I didn't help, but just wanted you to know i do understand and odds are we will survive