Jessica Simpson 'Blindsided' by Breakup

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Since Tony Romo dumped Jessica Simpson on the eve of her 29th birthday, the singer is having a rough time coming to terms with the split. "Jessica was really blindsided," a friend tells PEOPLE. "She's sad, mad, and confused. Her emotions are all over the place."

The source adds, "Dating her comes along with her celebrity and press ? that's not easy for anyone. But she and Tony seemingly had it figured out. They rolled with the punches and focused on each other. They just lost sight of that at the end."

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BETHESDA, MD - JULY 1: Singer Jessica Simpson signs autographs for fans after the opening ceremonies for the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club on July 1, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR) *** Local Caption *** Jessica Simpson

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Simpson is relying on her family to help her adjust, the friend says. "She is holding up okay," says the source. "She is with her family. They are ? as always ? very supportive of her."

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is going another route to get over his leggy ex. The night he'd planned to spend with Jessica at her birthday party was passed at Hollywood hotspot MyHouse. An onlooker told PEOPLE, "Tony's table was packed with people. He was talking to several girls throughout the night."

Despite Romo's quick change of heart, Simpson's family was sad to see him go. "Everyone really liked him," says the Simpson family friend.

Another source says, "He wanted this perfect mold of the perfect football girlfriend. People don't realize that Jessica has been worn down by Hollywood. She has insecurities and inner demons that she struggles with. She's not some upbeat blond cheerleader that people want her to be."

A friend of the singer assures Simpson's fans that "she's gone through heartache before," adding, "She wants someone who is on the same page that she is. If she has to move on for that, she will."

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Celebrity Splitsville

Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson
Split
Romo dumped his girlfriend of nearly two years the day before her 29th birthday.

Rob Carr, AP

2009-07-16 10:39:06

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