I have noticed that since my ex and I have broke up, I have gained more patience and I actually listen when people talk to me. Before when we were together I was constantly on edge ALL THE TIME. I couldnt focus on anyone or anything else because my mind always had to be two steps ahead of his. (When is he going to get drunk again, when is he going to go off with his freinds and leave me alone all weekend, is he going to flirt with other girls). I was also edgy with my family and friends because I would be so angry all the time that he wasn't giving me anything emotionally and I would take it out on them. I would see my friends in happy relationships and I would want to scream because I was so envious. Now, I'm slowly becoming calm again and not hating the world because he made me hate everything.