I just need time to really move on, if possible.
yes, it’s possible, and you should focus on it for the time being. just do stuff you like and work to achieve some personal goals if you already have some. if you don’t, then set them and go for it.
It’s clear to me I will never meet anyone quite like this again. At least not for a very long time.
this is probably not true, too. from what i’ve seen you’re quite the nice person and nice things tend to happen to nice people. i hope you (and i think you will) eventually find someone that loves you. i went through something similar early last year with a friend of mine that i loved for 4 years, and even after i decided to part ways with her for a speedier recovery, it still hurt pretty bad for 2 or so months. however, once i was finally able to move on it was one of the best feelings ever, and good things started happening to me. i believe and hope that good things start happening to you, too.
i don’t know man, evem in a worst case scenario, time still takes care of everything. just try to focus on yourself for now. and good luck. we’ll be here either way.