FB is lie, it's pure illusion... .nobody look depressed or unhappy on FB. So, for me, checking her FB would be very damageable and a big mistake!
I second, third and fourth that! At the start I also made the mistake of checking his Instagram on one day. Seeing him interact with my replacement gave me feelings of rage, so much so that I messaged him demanding to talk to him. It's the only time I broke NC and I'm so glad he was asleep and didn't reply until the morning - by then, the anger had gone and I knew it was best to carry on ignoring him.
StandingTall, I think you're doing great for three months in. It would have been so tempting to contact her on her birthday. And yes, you should be darn proud! Our situations sound similar in that you were planning on getting married to this person; I was supposed to get engaged to mine this year, only he decided to get engaged to my replacement two months after we broke up! (after three years of living together - nice, eh?). This is a major life changer for you, so don't be hard on yourself for the times you do slip up and check her Instagram etc. Also, don't feel bad for feeling the way you do. Earlier in the breakup I kept thinking to myself "I should be over this by now," which led to me becoming more anxious and more frustrated. The minute I stopped thinking that way and allowed myself to feel the feelings without dwelling too much on them, it became much easier.
Three months in is early days yet. Trust me, though. Do the right things i.e. NC, self-care, goal setting, seeing a T if you think it's necessary etc and you'll see it really does get easier.
What do you usually do when you're feeling despondent over everything?
I need to respect myself again... .happiness can t come before respect... .thanks for listeningAbsolutely. And the fact you're acknowledging this tells me you're on the right track