<human>: My boyfriend and I were dating for almost two years.  This was both of our first long-term relationships, and even further, our first long-term relationship with someone of the same sex.  Which means he is my first love.

We of course had rocky times, as all relationships do, but we also had some really great times.  My birthday party was on Friday night, and on Sunday night, he came over and told me that he wasn't feeling the things he thought he should be after such a long time in a relationship, explaining why he had been distant and not such a good boyfriend (i.e., not getting me anything for my birthday (and as a side note, it's not about the gift, it's about the thought... seriously)).  He didn't want to further progress something he thought wasn't working.

I've asked for advice from my friends, as anyone would, and they've given the same advice, which I'm trying to take to heart... don't contact him, stay busy, surround yourself with friends, etc.  I hung out with a few last night, and they said "it doesn't seem like it's affecting you that bad" because they don't see the tears in the shower, at night, at work, etc.  

I keep picking up my phone to text him, not because I'm being a crazy ex, but because he was my best friend, and it's my first instinct to text him about everything.  I did unfriend him on Facebook and Twitter.

Any other advice you all could give would be very helpful.  This is my first actual break-up, and although I know I will eventually be OK, I'm taking it really hard right now.  

Thanks so much!

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<bot>: My boyfriend of two years (my first love) and I just broke up, and I'm taking it really hard and need advice.