Dear Diana,
I was heartbroken after my guy dumped me. He was married, but said that he would leave his wife for me. He said he was in an unhappy marriage. But I was a fool to believe him. He used me to satisfy his physical needs. One day he decided to cut off all ties with me. I was shattered. It has been years, but I am still grieving. At the same time, I don't want to spend my life alone, but I'm terrified of being hurt again.
— Shirin


Illustration/Amit Bandre 

Dear Shirin,
This guy used you to satisfy his physical needs. If he really cared for you, he would not have treated you like this. You were blinded in love and did not realise it. This guy was a nincompoop and not worthy of your love. There is no point even remembering this guy or grieving for him as he does not deserve it. What he did to you was so wrong. You need to start anew and begin life anew. Just because he treated you like this does not mean that you will face heartache again. I am sure that you will find love again.