Love lost

I had lunch with my 18 year old grandson today and during our conversation learned that he and his girlfriend have broken up.  They had been dating for about six months and he is understandably upset.  You would think that, since I went through such experiences about sixty years ago, I might not be able to remember how it feels.  But I do.  Breaking up is never easy but I do think it's better to experience "love lost" before marriage.  I told my grandson that I. in my youth, experienced three 'major' breakups before I met the man I married, and even his grandpa and I split up for six months before we reconnected and got married.  I'm not sure if this ancient wisdom was much help but it might help him keep things in perspective.  He did say that they are still friends and that she wants to be an art teacher someday.  Too bad. I would have enjoyed having another art teacher in hte family.