<human>: I'm really just looking for advice on how to deal with this heartbreak I'm feeling. It isn't like I haven't dealt with it before but this time is different. I feel very strongly connected to this girl and am still trying to remain friends. She means so much to me that I want to still keep her in my life. We've talked a lot about why it didnt work and I understand to some extent, but I still can't help but feel my heart go numb when I see/think about her with her current guy. Who, I have met and like, hes a really nice dude who she has know for a very long time (since they were kids). Even so I see pics/hear her talk about him and I have to go hit the heavy bag for 30 mins or so.

How can I get past this feeling and still be friends with someone I truly feel the need to keep in my life?

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<bot>: Trying to remain friends with ex who is also a co worker and seeing someone else. I get a numb heart when I hear/see them and angered with him even though I like him.