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Six (!!!) months is more than long enough for the boyfriend to either get over it or have a civilized break-up with the LW. Since he prefers to wallow in misery instead of adulting up, the only thing the LW can really do is pack her bags and take the kitties.
It's very sad, but at least she found out before marrying or (Gods forbid) having children with this man.