How long should I feel?

You will feel as long as you choose to. You are dealing with a loss. You grieve, you're angry and you long for things to be the same - but they are not. There is no easy answer. The first months are the hardest, but push forward, remember a time in your life you were happiest with yourself and pursue the things you were doing at that time....and do it without him. Go do all the things you love to do and the next person for you will be there waiting.

It can take years to get over the feelings you are going through. That said, sometimes doing something crazy can help but, remember, you have to live with yourself afterwards so don't do anything that is going to ruin the rest of your life. This is, after all, a new beginning for you, as well. Put this marriage behind you, find a new path, & LIVE! Also, before doing the crazy stuff, look back at how your actions (as you said) created/continued the issues and figure out how to change those responses in the future.

Just take the time to heal. Get to know yourself. If you have some close friends keep them very close. I've said this many times and I'll say it again. Being single can be so much fun, and it'll give you a chance to find out who you truly are. Not you as a half of a couple. Just you. And don't blame yourself. How will that help?

Doesn't matter where u are, u will still carry the guilt time will heals all wounds ( trust me)! Change ur life so u can cross paths with new people and new experiences. Dress fresh and exciting when u go out even if its to the grocery. Change ur old habits, get new ones! Sooner or later someone will catch ur eye ( or u will catch theirs).

No more than a year for the intense feelings. The more time that passes, the less intense the emotion. This is the time to actively pursue who you are. Have fun and enjoy getting to know you again!

Let life happen. If you two were meant to be, you will be a couple again.

Doesn't matter what family and community feels or believes it's what the two of you feel and believe. If you believe you two can make it and still love one another go for it.. tell family that if they love you that they will respect your decision, they don't have to agree with it. My husband and I separated once and got back together and I told my family and friends if I could forgive him then they needed to respect that... we separated again have divorced but remained friends.. my family still consider him family.

look at it like a process of grieving. because it really is. you're grieving the loss of a relationship, a marriage. it's a roller coaster from hell, i know! most people will say it'll take you roughly 2 years. to process the emotions, get back in gear, start putting your best foot forward, etc. could happen sooner, could be a lot longer. but you will get through it, just like many of us have!

Four months is not that long. Give yourself a year or so. If you are feeling "stuck" in the healing process or feeling depressed, you should see a counselor and/or doctor.

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Find something that really interests you and try to get him off your mind. It differs with different people on just how long it takes to get over someone. Good Luck to You!!

It takes time to become attached to someone, so it's going to take a long time to let go.

Why not try going on vacation or doing something you could never do with him? Learn to enjoy your independence! Being alone can be a good thing!