Is it normal to have difficulties moving on

Hello friends,

Both me and my ex gf are in our mid 20’s. Both of us were from the same university and we have been together since the freshman year (now 6 years ago).

I graduated on time while she had to stay back for 1 year to complete some subjects that she didn’t pass. This is where our paths split.

There are no relevant job opportunities outside of academia in the small university town that we came from so I had to relocate.

Before relocating, I asked her where she would like us to be based after our studies and her reply was the capital. Because of her wish, I packed up all my belongings and moved to the capital. I found a decent job and I was working hard to get all the essentials ready so she would have a comfortable relocation once she graduates. Even though we were far apart, I made sure to keep in touch with her daily and visit her almost every weekend (despite the 5h commute each way).

Her graduation was getting closer each day and I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel, until out of a sudden I found out that I was officially dumped.

Long story short, she dumped me for a businessman who’s 27 years her senior. Almost double our age. His kids are in fact only a couple of years younger than us.

Words can’t describe the sadness I felt. I genuinely thought that the connection we had was mutual, but it seems like she valued money more than me.

I feel that I will probably dwell on this for quite awhile, as we have been together for more than half a decade.

Of course I can’t compete in terms of wealth with a businessman double my age as I have just started my career, but I did however think that I meant more to her than material things.

I would be most grateful to hear your opinion on this as this incident has been hard for me to digest. Thank you very much in advance!