How do I start to live a life without the person I can't live without?

Heathcliff told Catherine as she was dying, "How can I live without my life? How can I die without my soul?" I've watched this old movie innumerable times and still sob through this scene with Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon. So, good question. I thought I couldn't live without my grandfather, but here I am. The one thing he did better than anyone else was to accept me the way I was, and to be exceedingly good company. I've tried to take on his mantle, simply, to be good company.

It's a feeling. The truth is there isn't anyone you can't live your life without? How do I know? Because you are alive. The only person you can't live without is yourself. Heartbreak is one of the most difficult emotions to handle, but the truth is it does end at some point. It could take a while so it's better to plan your time until then. Treat yourself extra special and accept the pain. Easier said than done I know. Write, cry, vent, and feel your way through to the other side...have faith that it will happen. We've all been there and gotten through it.

Learning to survive--THRIVE--without something or someone you believe is vital to your happiness, is a daunting thought. The future that you envisioned together, has suddenly vanished. Dreams that are attached to someone mean possibly hundreds or smaller links to countless shared experiences. How is one supposed to move on from something so seemingly insurmountable? But you can. As impossible as it may seem this moment, you can. Possible, of course, doesn't mean easy--and you know that. Healing, doesn't mean forgetting the person, or forgetting what once was, what could have been. It's a very similar recovery as grief. You learn, day by day, who you were--before the pain, the loss, the shock, the heartache. So. What can you do *right now* ? How does one step at a time sound? There is no right or wrong way to heal. Healing is not a straight line to the Finish Line. It's hard, it will test you--and what you learn and feel will surprise you in the most phenomenal of ways. Thus, you cannot push yourself too far, or be too hard on yourself. One day at a time, one step at a time. Remember who you are as an individual. Remember the good this person brought to your life--the happiness they helped you feel, the way they uplifted and strengthened and encouraged you. You CAN do this, as an individual. Take the good that you received, mourn your losses, and don't expect yourself to see 10 steps ahead--unless you're ready to! One day, one step, one little recovery, at a time. You've got this.

You have to slowly move on, it takes time when the one person you depended on and loved so deeply leaves.

Recognize that you were living before you met this person. Try to learn the lesson that your time with them is offering, and then move forward with that knowledge.

Okay. Here’s the thing. You lived without them before you knew them, so you know you can do it. You just have to prove to yourself that you can do it again. Distract yourself when you’re feeling down with friends or family. Go out. Meet new people. Don’t let your life come to a complete stop because you’ve lost someone. Prove to everyone that you can do it, find a new hobby or activity to take up, like playing an instrument or learning a language. Learn new skills. Use this as an opportunity to have a fresh start, become a better you!

It's devastating that you're living with someone that you cannot live without. First, take a deep breath and go through this situation calmly. Focus on yourself and take the time to improve yourself. Get a new hobby like painting, drawing, coloring, or writing poetry. Go out and meet new people in places you're comfortable at. Introduce yourself to new people in person and online. Also, do some breathing exercises when you're feeling stressed out and nervous. You got this and I believe that you can start living a life without anyone who doesn't want you. You don't need them to succeed in life!

Realizing that you cannot validate your own sense of self-worth based on anybody else's opinion or impression is a great first step in learning how to love oneself in a proper manner and think in a healthy way to overcome challenges. Of course the separation and anxiety and loss can bring feelings of grief, as they rightfully should any time that we experience loss, but in the end result, all that matters at the end of the day is that we are happy with the person that we see when we look in the mirror at ourselves. Would you agree with that?

Firstly, you are the most important person in your life. You cannot give to other people before you learn to give to yourself. When you can do this you can then experience a fulfilling relationship. If you do find yourself in a painful break up then you'll need time to get to know yourself and regain your sense of self. Try and look forward to being a better person and learning from past relationships. You have to remember that we are all responsible for the good and bad times, no mistakes, just lessons to grow. If you can follow this path then future relationships will be better. Give yourself time to reflect and understand the relationship/s that didn't quite work out. Respect that your past partner/s probably feel the loss you feel but also respect and forgive yourself and them. Forgiveness and acceptance will allow you to retain the goodness of past relationships and allow you to make better future relationships. It can be a very painful time, don't be hard on yourself and go with your feelings, don't bury them, feel them and let them be what they are. You are probably grieving the loss and that takes time to heal. Don't jump into another relationship to early. It's too early if you have a (negative) emotional response when you see or think about your ex. Even if they don't seem to show it, they are hurting also. Give yourself time to grieve and, with time, you'll most probably understand and be grateful of the time you spent together. At that point you'll start to live your life again.

You lived through 100% of your days before you met whoever this person is. The feeling of "I can't live without this person" is an exaggeration from your own conscious that fades away through time. I would start to do things whether that is playing music or go for a walk to take your mind off this person. Things will start to get easier as time passes. All you have to do is take things one step at a time and allow yourself to understand the situation. Keep yourself occupied (for personal preference, I would exercise since there are many different forms of physical activity that can also include having a different partner who can help you too.