I am trying to put myself in the exact same situation and here is what I would do: act as civil and adult-like as you possibly can. I would recommend to not walk up to him and chat, but if he walks up to you, then by all means say hello and give him a friendly hug. If others are not aware of your breakup and ask about it, simply tell them that things changed. It sounds like, at some point during the night, an "ice-breaking" situation will present itself so simply take it moment by moment and act as civil as you can. In other words, don't stress out about it now! Be friendly and polite and move on with the night. I know 3 years is a long relationship but since you broke up with him I am assuming that you're in a better state emotionally and you will be able to keep it polite. Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
Being broken up knowing that he's not as far along in the healing process, well, going up to him and giving him a hug might send him the wrong message.
You might want to ask on the Breaking up is Hard to Do board if you haven't already.
Hi lovergrl18,
Being broken up knowing that he's not as far along in the healing process, well, going up to him and giving him a hug might send him the wrong message.
You might want to ask on the Breaking up is Hard to Do board if you haven't already.