The former couple announced their decision via an official statement to E! News. Last night, though, Lena Dunham took to Instagram Live and shared her feelings on becoming single and how she feels our society can be emotionally restrictive – particularly with regards to break-ups.

Referring to a ring that Antonoff had given her during their relationship, Dunham said: “I’m wearing this ring that Jack gave me and I’ll always wear it, because love is a really cool, powerful, eternal thing and it doesn’t have to be defined the way we in Western culture define it as beginnings and ends.”

Seeming to speak philosophically about the relationship, Dunham dispelled the usual sentiments of finality that come with a break-up, saying: “Things can be ‘you’re a drop of water and you re-enter the ocean.’”

She continued to thank her followers, saying: “Anyway, I really love you all and I’m really thankful for the support, really thankful for the love.”

Lena Dunham explains why she will always wear the ring her ex-boyfriend gave her