I'm kind of reaching the end of my patience/rope, so I wondered if anyone can give me some sound advice.

I had been in a long-term long-distance relationship for the past 7.5 years. I felt that it wasn't a healthy relationship and I had been unhappy for the past couple of years. I knew I didn't want to be in it anymore but had no idea how to get out of it.

I went away for a weekend a few weeks ago and it finally became very clear to me that I needed to end it, so later that week I broke up with him. The problem is, I never anticipated him to be taking this SO hard. He's beside himself with grief and is calling me, emailing me, and texting me with the same sort of "I love you so much, you're my everything and I don't know how to go on with my life".

I initially ignored him, but it was getting ridiculous in the amount of texts/phone calls, so I finally said I'll see him on skype. He begged me to not push him out of my life and to please "help him heal" by not ignoring him. I've tried this, but I'm afraid all it's doing is giving him hope or no chance to get over me.

Me, I'm doing great, never felt better! it's like a whole weight's been lifted and I am truly happy, happier than I've ever been in my life. I will NEVER go back to him, and I think he's understanding that now, but I really need for him to try and move on. Any suggestions?