You know, I got seriously heartbroken a long time ago dating someone who was going through a divorce. He was in a transitional living situation after moving out of his home with his ex wife, and as SOON as he purchased his next home, he broke up with me. I felt like he used me just during the time being... to ease the transition to bachelorhood again. I was SO HURT. Good Lord. It took me an entire year to get over it.

Thing is, people can sometimes be transitional in our lives. Some people come into our lives as we need them, or vice versa, as they need us. But that relationship may not be meant to last forever. This is something I have learned over time and through experience. It doesn't mean that we are not valued for what we have brought that person during a time of need.

I am not saying that this is what your ex did, but it seems it just was not meant to last, for whatever reason. Perhaps he DID need a crutch during a time of need. Perhaps not. It's really hard to know. But IF you were a crutch for him, you gave him a gift of love that was needed.

If you want TRUE love and a lasting relationship, just know what you want and what you are looking for, and don't settle for less than what you deserve and need.