This has been my first relationship and it lasted for just over a year and came to an end just over a week ago today. After being entirely beta and drunk for the first 2 days I tried pleading.

Without warning on day 3 I deleted her and blocked her on all social media. This is I've found integral to getting back to your former self and rediscovering your balls. She immediately texted me asking why, and I gave her the honest reply of something along the lines of this is how it has to be. She said I just don't want you to hate me. I ignored it and haven't replied.

Now my feelings have turned into hate. I find it an easier emotion to deal with than feeling like there's been a death in the family. What're your experiences like this? How long did it take you with your first break up to get your confidence back?

TL;DR: Cutting contact and deleting ex's off of all social media is vital