Dear Annie: Shocked by Breakup After Supporting Partner Through Hard Times

A woman who supported her partner through illness and difficult times is left heartbroken when he ends their relationship, citing a need to find himself. Despite her selfless care and commitment, he reveals he loves her as a person but is not in love with her. Annie Lane advises that while the relationship's end is painful, it reflects more on his inability to maintain lasting relationships than on her worth, and she deserves someone who values her loyalty and strength.