<human>: My bf (36M) and I (36F) broke up 6 weeks ago after dating for 6 months.  I know 6 months isn't a very long time, but we fell hard and fast and it was a very intense relationship.  We both have kids, and we immediately fell into the "family" role.  We talked about getting married and having more kids.  Six weeks ago we had a blowout fight, and he broke up with me.  I was completely blind-sighted, and honestly felt like I was going to die of heartache.

In the last six weeks we have had some communications here and there, and then last Thursday he wanted to come over to talk.  Foolishly, I was excited and hopeful that we were going to be able to work things out and move forward as a family again.  We ended up having sex, but when it came down to actually talking about the relationship he was avoiding it like the plague - saying he "wanted to take it slow".  I'm sure some of you will tell me I am stupid for having sex with him.  I already know it.  I am devastated all over again and need to rediscover my joy.  Before we started dating I was a genuinely happy, bubbly, positive person.  Now I find myself feeling angry, vengeful, and lacking a general purpose in life.  THIS IS SO NOT ME!!

Time heals all wounds - but, from other experiences with this, how long did it take you?  I am not sure of how much more pain I can tolerate.  My kids deserve their mother back.  Thanks for listening, and I could really use some advice.

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<bot>: BF (36M) and I (36F)  broke up - I was hopeful for a second chance, and now devastated all over again.