Relationships can end by virtue of a separation or a breakup. Separation is the reverse of the union, it starts with a proposal, takes time, agreement and the building of separate lives, just as the convergence into the relationship started with a proposal, took time and a common life was once built. A breakup, on the other hand, is always sudden, and leaves one person feeling broken. The other person typically feels elated at your pain. At first it feels that your life is over, but soon you will know that this was the best thing that happened in your life. let me know in the comments below what your experience has been, and I will respond. I assist in your mindful journey from the energy of divorce, separation and breakup all the way to true joy. There is so much to the spirituality of divorce that goes beyond what cognitive behavioral therapy can offer. This is beyond a mental health issue. This is about the quality of your life. Broken heart syndrome is real, but you can heal and live a better life. Oh, and remember: narcissists always have a sense of entitlement. They will do their best to destroy you because, like a vampire, they actually feed on other people's life force - which you release when you suffer - this is what accounts for the feeling of depletion when abused by a narcissist.