You are both caring people who stand by their convictions. That's worth being applauded in my opinion.
Sometimes love hurts. Sometimes it's the highest high we could ever experience. It's worth the risk.
As long as we don't give up on ourselves, I truly believe we will come out of this better people. And when we are better people, we will attract better partners.
Yes, we hate what we are going through. But think of it this way... If I guaranteed that if you made it through this pain, that you will find the love of your life who is absolutely smitten with you and has all the qualities you are looking for in a mate, would you be willing to get through this heart break?
I know I would in a heartbeat. If my soul mate is out there, I would walk through fire and brimstone for her. And she would do the same for me.
Let's keep moving forward guys. This is but a chapter in our lives. But it's not the last chapter. And with the right attitude, we can write the rest of our story.