I (29M) recently have found myself single after nine years with my now ex. We were together my entire 20s so very formative years.

I’m struggling to remain rational when it comes to the understanding that I should take time and space to focus on myself, be alone for a while and figure things out. Part of me can see I do have this fear of loneliness which I hope isn’t driving things, but I need to be honest with myself.

To top things off I’ve met someone new I really like and connect with. However, I know I should press pause and give myself room to breathe…but I’m hesitant to do so given that I have significant feelings for this person.