I'm a 19 year old male. This year, I had my first ever relationship with a guy. He was 28. There were issues with his age and English was his second language. I actually broke up with him a couple of times during that year, but would regret it afterwards straight away.
Then two months ago things started to change. I have a very bad temper (My parents sent me to counselors when I was younger!) and I guess as you spend more time with people, those things start to show. He broke up with me and it was pretty explosive.I started hating myself; I thought it was to do with how I looked and it just made me angry all the time.
I was not prefect after we broke up. I slept around, drank a lot and acted out. I told him about some of the stuff I'd done and he was accepting of it. He did bring it up sneeringly over text once.
But a few nights ago, I found out that he'd been on a weekend break with another guy. They'd gone for romantic meals together and seemed very close (although he is adamant that he had not met this other guy until after we broke up). I have not had that level of emotional intimacy with any guy since him.
When I found out, I got very angry at him and said some very hurtful things. I said some things that I think he finds hard to forgive.
I understand that I haven't been perfect. I understand that he has a right to move on. But it doesn't make it any easier for me. He is the first man I've ever loved and trusted. I'm sickened. How do I get over this?