answer:My longest relationship so far has been 2 years. And when it ended I just put all my energy into compulsive exercising, partying way too much (with too many people), spending too much money…It wasn’t until 3 or 4 months later and I had completely burnt out, had destroyed my health and lost all my savings that I had to think about how much it hurt, and how alone I felt. In other words I am not the best person to give advice on this topic…. All I know is that I wish that I SLOWED down, and took the time I needed to think about, and FEEL loneliness it in the beginning, instead of filling the void the break up created with meaningless crap that wasted a good 4 months of my life…. BUT your “break” doesn’t sound permanent…and if you miss each other, there is no reason that you shouldn’t see how it goes again. After 3 years with someone, I think you both deserve another shot at it.