The hardest goodbye i have ever had to make

I got some closure recently, and it has been one of the hardest things I've ever gone through.

I was in love with a woman who was 6 years older than me. Before I introduced her to my family, my parents always said they'd be okay with whoever I chose. But when the time came, they refused to accept the relationship because of the age difference. I tried many times to convince them, but nothing changed.

What hurts the most is that she was one of the kindest and most mature people I've ever known. Even when I was the one at fault, she'd often be the first to apologize. She always put my happiness before her own, cared deeply about me, and constantly wanted the best for me.

One thing I'll never forget is how much she worried about me. I have a habit of isolating myself when I'm stressed. Last night I was exhausted, put my phone on flight mode, and fell asleep. She texted me a couple of times. When I finally replied around 5 AM, she was still awake, worried that something had happened to me.

After making sure I was okay and we had a general talk with two of us how things would work, she told me with very heavy heart to block her and she might be crying at that time for sure. She said she'd pray that I find a good spouse, told me to take care of myself, and said goodbye. I blocked her, and then I cried more than I have in a very long time.

I don't know what the future holds, but if there's one thing I'd like to say, it's this: please don't give someone false hope or play with their emotions if you aren't sure about the future. The pain of losing someone who genuinely cared for you is something I wouldn't wish on anyone.

I hope she's happy and finds all the love and peace she deserves.

TL;DR: Fell in love with a woman 6 years older than me. My parents initially said they'd accept whoever I chose, but later refused to accept our relationship. She was one of the most caring, mature, and selfless people I've ever known. Last night, after worrying about me all night because I didn't reply, she told me to block her, prayed that I'd find a good spouse, and said goodbye. I blocked her and broke down crying. Please don't give someone hope if you're not sure you can be with them—heartbreak hurts more than most people realize.