It is very sad sometimes, when we have to break it off with someone whose family we have grown to care about, and they about us.
I have been there before, and it hurts, but the only way out of the pain, for me, was to accept that it was over, cry as much as I needed to, and then move on.
Good to hear you are feeling better. That may be because you are being true to yourself. It feels good when we are doing something that finally makes sense, and is less painful, in the long run.
take care.. don't let what he says matter, because it doesn't really. Doesn't matter what he is doing, so try to focus on yourself, and what you need.
Happy New Year to you... you are off to a positive start!