[RichieLion]

Of course you have a right to grieve. Compassion and love are man's greatest attributes. Besides, you never had "proper closure", as they say, with the split being a bit one sided and probably coupled with the wistful hope that a more amicable "parting" could be accomplished at at later date.

You're to be congratulated for not dwelling on it and getting on with your life and accomplishing the rare treat of finding real love and earning the real love of another.

You've done well and it's no fault but instead a positive character trait that you still have compassion for one who may have showed you precious little.