the last relationship i had... before the current b/f... had a break up that hurt me so deeply that is changed my life and there is a part of me that will never, ever be the same again.
i was in my mid 30's at the time... so it wasnt like it was my first or anything.. but it was a deep, connected, once in a lifetime thing that has a lifetime effect on me.
not that i dont adore my current b/f... he is the best i have ever had. i am smart enough to know how lucky i am to have him and love him, am in love with him, respect him, and am glad to be with him.
but the one before him... holy cow.. it was that one sting that 'does something to ya forever' type breakup.