The trials and tribulations of middle school loves

The last day of school last year, Thomas was so excited when he got off the bus.  He was excited to tell me that he finally had a girlfriend.  All summer, he would call her occasionally, and at 7th grade orientation, she gave him a hug.  He had eaten lunch with her this week, and also have a life skills class together.  This afternoon, he sat on our couch, squaring his jaw and making sure he didn't have any tears, as he told me he no longer has a girlfriend.  The young lady had sent him an email telling him she wanted to take a break.  I explained that perhaps seeing him every day at school, especially with him being at lunch and also being on the same bus, was just too much togetherness.  He was trying very hard to put on a brave face, and even though I know in the overall scheme of life this is just a very minor blip, things that are hard on my kids' hearts are hard on this mom's heart as well.