It's only natural for people to struggle after the breakup and a very complicated breakup at that.
Average Joe bagged himself a sulky, but sultry and sexy lady. After years of plodding along in the relationships, just for the sake of it, he fell head over heels for a maiden who made him happier than he thought possible and scream within his head "pinch me now, I'm dreaming". The sort of beauty that would generally require a roll of twenties and a few rum and cokes for some Dutch courage.
A union that redefines the meaning of the L word.
The next relationship is always going to be tough. Particularly if the romance starts off with the passion-o-meter registering feint flickers.
We're not returning to hamburgers after a steak. We've just got a different steak on offer.
That said, it is a little tiresome to hark back at the lost love. Give the new chica a chance to fill that void.