After three years of dating, I had a partner who broke up with me right after my grandmother died to get back with her ex. I can definitely relate to what you're saying in this thread about how you're feeling about this.

That being said, having things end in such an abrupt, awful way gave me a lot of clarity. As much as it hurt at the time, I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to feel as stupid as I felt. After having time to reflect on that relationship and rethink my priorities, I was much more well equipped to be the best partner I could be when I met my fiance.

This part sucks. It hurts. It's probably going to hurt for a long time. It does get better though, and you're going to be better off for it in the long run