How does one mend a broken heart?

Asked by Kilmarto (97) September 11th, 2013 from iPhone

I have recently broken up with my partner. I can honestly say, I knew she was the one and that I have never been in love with anybody before but her. To make this heartbreak even more devastating is the knowledge that my actions caused the break up. These actions were not intentional or with insight or malice. I have been through horrendous times in my life and I have gotten through them almost entirely on my own. I know I can get through this also but the heartbreak and remorse I feel is unlike anything I have ever experienced. It literally makes it gard to breathe. They say time is a healer but it’s the present that hurts so badly. I didn’t want this, I wanted a happy future with her. She was the smile I wore and now they are both gone.