relationship update / thought dump

***i tried to make a tldr for this, but the tldr was too long***

moving to nashville changed the trajectory of my life in a way i didn't see coming. i knew it would elongate the time thrice and i were long distance, but i didn't expect it to change how i felt about how the distance would come to an end. the plan was for me to move up to him after living here for about 1yr to advance my career. after moving here, my passion for work was reignited, i had an irl social life for the first time in 5yrs, and i realized 1yr was no longer going to be enough time here. thrice was more than willing to move down here, but he's spent his whole life in the same area, has a support system there, his family there. i couldn't bring myself to be okay with taking him away from it all. we've parted ways due to this. it's heartbreaking, but i feel it's the best decision for both of us to do our own thing and see where life takes us.
i can't say this is entirely a mutual break up, as i know he was willing to do anything to make it last. it is an amicable one though and for the first time in my life i truly hope to stay friends with an ex. it'll just take time to hit a point where that feels okay. we had something very special, to the point that everyone who saw us together could see it. it's not easy to let that go. it won't be easy for either of us for a while. it will be okay eventually though.
i'll always cherish the time i spent with him. i learned a lot about myself and how relationships should be. i didn't have an example of a healthy, loving relationship until we got together. my standard has been risen thanks to him. i will forever be grateful for that.

i don't know where life will take me next. i have high hopes. i have a job i'm passionate about. i've never been prouder of my work accomplishments. i have local people who care about me. i'm going to be okay, i know it.

i wish him all the best. he's going to do great, awe-inspiring things. i have been proud of him and felt lucky to know him every day and i'll continue to feel that way. he's going to be okay, i know it.