<human>: Roughly four months ago my girlfriend (F, 23) ended our seven year relationship. We began dating in high school (my junior year) and stayed together when she went away for college (about 13 hours away). We were together through her mother's passing, my college graduation, her college graduation, and my acceptance to graduate school. We chose to end things when she was beginning her doctoral program and moving again, this time a paltry eight hours away. This is the girl I never cheated on, coped with being unable to have sex with(not a distance issue, it was not possible due to other concerns), and tried my best to give my all despite the distance and inherent difficulties. 

Sadly, while things have improved, I still miss her terribly. Small things around town continue to set me off and destroy my mood. I had a hook up this weekend (my first sexual experience with anyone other than my ex) and it's left me feeling very hollow and somewhat grimy. 

For those of you were in longer term relationships... how long did your healing process last? I feel like I don't know who I am, as if I'm untethered and unable to feel much of anything other than sadness. I guess a bit of commiseration would be nice, as no one in my social circle can really identify with the loss associated with such a long relationship's end.

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<bot>: Relationship with my gf of seven years ended five months ago. Feel hollow, interested in how long it has taken others to come to terms with the end of similar relationships or experiences.