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Oh, this could be good! I sure hope that you two can truly talk about your feelings. Ask him to be honest with you, ask him why he really wanted to separate, you truly NEED to know(at least I think you do). An open relationship, where two people can talk about anything and everything, hurtful or not, is key. If it something you did to cause the breakup (or so he says) then tell him you are willing to try to change in order to get back together, because I am sure you want to. Relationships are about pleasing eachother, and if that means you have to try to change what he calls a flaw, then change it. Tell him your true feelings, and just be open, and pry him to be too. He obviously still cares about you. Keep an open mind just in case he doesn't change his mind. But, it sort of sounds like he is being pulled in two directions. What you need to do is persuade him to come to YOUR direction. You'll think of something, I am sure. Good luck to you.

From the few posts regarding this situation....I would either deduct that he feels overwhelmed with all of the stuff that has been going on in your personal life and has what is called "caregiver stress" OR he has cheated on you and can not face up to it..... I am not trying to upset you, my friend...but to me, his words and his actions are showing opposites... Please do not get mad at me....I am here if you need to talk, Tina

This sounds like it could be the first step in rekindling your relationship...he obviously cares for you...and misses you..and maybe he's ready to work on whatever it is that is wrong? I wish you both luck...and I hope things work out...

I would be sure to not set my self up and it sounds like you doing good understanding that this may not lead to getting him back. If you think you can do this, then I say go for it. I do wonder, what are the things he said you don't understand?

If he misses you I don't understand why he left you. I hope he is sincere and don't leave you with a heart broken feeling. I am praying for you.

Well, I will suggest you see him and have some talk with him but you have to be very careful because guys can sometimes pretend so much in order to get what they want. Please be very careful at every decision you take.

Its good to go with the thought in mind that it might not work out at least this way it will hurt less if things don't go like you want them too. Good luck in trying to make things work out, and let us know what happens.