Since childhood, guys are told not to whine and be strong. As a result, when a breakup occurs, a man is left alone with his pain and also feels ashamed that he suffers at all.

But the truth is that everyone suffers. And male pain is not weakness, but a normal reaction to loss. Only men are more often silent, close themselves off, drown it in beer, sports or work. And sometimes they just quietly crumble inside.

How to survive a breakup without destroying yourself?
Give yourself time. You don't need to forget or "start a new life" right away. Be sad. Admit yes, it hurts. It's honest.
Don't hide from your friends. You don't have to talk about your feelings. Just be with someone, it already gives you support.
Physical activity helps. Not to pump up your body, but to burn out the tension inside.
Emotions don't go away on their own. It's better to write everything out, talk to someone you trust, or contact a specialist than to keep it inside.
Don't go where it breaks you. Did you start hanging out on her profile, rereading her correspondence, looking at photos? Stop yourself. This is pain that you are causing yourself.
Don't rush to look for a replacement. Sometimes it seems that a new body will heal an old soul. But more often it will only drag you into a circle of pain.

You don't have to be iron.
You haven't broken down, you are alive. And sometimes it hurts to be alive.

Have you ever allowed yourself to suffer for real or have you always hidden it? is this?
Yours Irina