<prompt> Human: Around 5 years ago, my ex and I found this nice 1-bd apartment in the middle of the city. It is inexpensive, spacious for 2 people, and very close to where I currently work 15 minute walking distance. It is convenient to the train station I have no car and many friends live nearby. It is a perfect apartment and I really had settled in.However, 1 year ago my ex cheated on me and broke up with me. I was really heartbroken and it hurts to this day. Even though I made numerous changes in the apartment, oftentimes many things in the apartment still reminds me of him. I have made big changes with myself and I want to move past this.I am currently in PhD program and will expect to stay around for another 2-3 years.My income: 42kApartment rent: 800 the landlord has been great and hasnt increase the rent in 5 yearsComparison with similar apartments in the area: 1100-1200I realize this may be a rrelationship question but I would like to make a logical choice on this one.  <response>: Youll never successfully purge every reminder of your ex. Youll be constantly reminded of him, especially if youre going to live in the same city for the next 2-3 years. If it isnt the apartment, it will be certain things of yours that trigger memories, restaurants you used to go to, the grocery you shopped together at, or just an article on the internet or a TV show that makes you think of him. Thats all part of the process of grieving the loss of a relationship. It will get easier with time. But moving wont change how long that takes except by distracting you for a while with the huge PITA that is moving.So dont move. Pour yourself into deeper into your research, or use some of that extra 3-400mo youd have spent on a new place to pursue a new hobby that gets you out of the house regularly. 