Just What is the Best Way to Restore a Broken Relationship???

@mjmlagat (3170)
Philippines
June 10, 2008 4:25am CST
I don't know if this happens to you my Friends, but once, I broke a very important relationship in my life. I've tried my hardest but I just don't know how to restore it anymore simply because, the person keeps on closing the door for me! I feel that every effort I've tried is futile and getting us nowhere to restoring our relationship..I tried minimizing if not illiminating our communication gap with the hope getting a positive result, but the person has been keeping his silence to himself and projecting INDIFFERENCE; I employed diplomacy and give him his peace...still it's not working at all--the more we become distant to each other. My life is so trapped now of the idea of resolving our conflict to mend our broken relationship, just what should I do??? I don't want to die with a heavy heart.
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22 responses
• Philippines
10 Jun 08
the same thing happened to me when my husband and i were still dating. we always fought and had broken up more than ten times. once we had a serious fight, i broke it off then realized that i couldnt live without him. i'd call but he won't answer. it went on for more than a month. until one day he said that he's not mad anymore that we can talk but he wanted to end it. i was persistent i want him back. i called , askd him out. but he was cold. then i got tired and stopped calling. then thats when he went after me. now were married for 2 yrs and have an adorable son. i guess its different for everybody. we all have our reasons for breaking up. maybe he got real hurt and til now he is that he wants to be alone and not talk to you. the thing is if you completely stopped making effort then he might just forget about you. but if you continue to pursue him he might get tired. its normal to project indifference when you are hurting. he maybe hurting still. please remember that hate is not the opposite of love~its apathy. since he is hurt then it means that he was affected that he has feelings for you. do you believe that hes the one? if you do, then go after him especially if its your fault why you broke up. but if he did something that would cause you to split up then give it a thought. but of course the final decision is always yours. i hope that your fairytale is a happy ending =) take care
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
It's just so tiring sometimes that I really want to give up and move on with my life... I just can't give up on him 'coz everytime i stop caring about just everything between us, he shows then his cares... I just hope mine would be a fairytale like yours. Thank you for your response.
@excellence7 (3655)
• Mauritius
10 Jun 08
Its pretty tough task, beside, broken bonds aren't easily mended, yet if it is a mutual decision it can be fairly easier than expected, God Bless You
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
Thank you. It's really tough, you know.
@agfarm (930)
• United States
10 Jun 08
I understand how you Feel......Love is a very delicate issue. perhaps this is the perfect time for you to focus your attention in other Directions. If it was meant to be.....then this relationship will stand the test. If not.....then Maybe this person was not the One 4 you to begin with. God works in Mysterious ways , but he's always right!
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
You are right, God really works great miracles in every circumstance in our lives-- no matter how painful or sorrowful it may be. God is the remaining hope I have in my present ordeal right now... Thank you very much for the inspiration.
@chechuva (1275)
• Philippines
10 Jun 08
it is really hard to restore a relationship especially when the other party doesn't want to continue the relationship anymore. have you tried asking him why he doesn't want you back? or maybe he is just testing you how sincere you are to him. but if ever he doesn't really want to talk to you, better give him a space for the mean time and let him think about things alone. but if he never really comes back to you, i would suggest you to move on. for sure there are other men who will love you more and that deserves your love. i hope in time you can really talk to him what he really feels about you and just be brave to accept whatever he will tell you.
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
I really appreciate your thought on the matter.. Sometimes i really want to give up whatever hope i have inside... I wish I could just think the way you do.
@beybes08 (125)
• Philippines
10 Jun 08
Well, 1. don't force an unwanted reunion. 2. don't just think about how and what you feel. The other person is also in the relationship, so you must also consider how she feels. 3. Space. Give space, let the other person breathe, let her think and decide 4. Move on. When I say move on, I don't necessarily mean you move on to another girl. It simply means, to let go. Once you do that, you won't die with a heavy heart. There'll be air and space. You'll be able to mend your heart. The conflicts you've been through will settle it's place. Each of you will learn the importance of being one whole person by yourself. Moving on may also bring you both back together someday. This time, into better people and this time, with a better relationship. But then again, moving on, means letting go. So you aren't moving on with the hopes of getting back together again. You move on without any attached strings and you let go. You'll see. It's quite a happy feeling by then. Don't force what's not meant to be.
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
I have tried moving on with my life ... it's just difficult because I see him every day...
• Philippines
10 Jun 08
In the first place you must have some reason on why you broke off with him. But then you must have realized that the break up wasn't worth it so you tried to win him back. I guess your boyfriend must have been really hurt by the break-up too. But have you considered that he must have had a change of heart because of his silence and indifference? He may also have his reasons too. Perhaps it will do you some good to let things be, and move on. Who knows? Maybe one of these days he'll come see you or maybe you'll get to meet another guy! and please don't think you'll die with a broken heart ok? Think positive girl!
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
Yeah, thanks for the thought... That is why I'm giving him enough space to think things over. Good day.
@subha12 (18441)
• India
10 Jun 08
i habe no such experience. rather i had never been to any relationship. when a relationship is gettting distant, i fear may be it is no more to revive. actually a rel;ationship needs effort from both the sides. it will not do for some one person's account.
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
Well good for you my friend, you don't have the pains I have in a relationship... Thank you for sharing you thoughts.
• Australia
10 Jun 08
If you tried your best effort and still can't mend the gap, it's not your fault now.Be positive and your good attitude will give you light heart.Please don't thinknegative, remember TIME heals..Hope one day bygones be bygones and you will be friends again.Good luck
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
I have been clinging on to every bit of hope I have that may be one day all will be well between us... Thanks a lot for your response.
• Canada
11 Jun 08
I am assuming that this was at one time a romantic relationship? I am not sure with the info you have given us if it is someone that you are married to or an old boyfriend. I am thinking that apologizing for hurting his feelings by breaking the relationship would be a good place to start. And then be honest with him and tell him what your heart is saying. If you do this, it will be putting the ball in his court, so to speak. It will then be his call as to if he accepts your apology or not. If he does not, then you will have to let him go.
• Poland
11 Jun 08
I had the same situation with my friend once. He done something that I couldn't stand and in the revenge I've broked our friendship. He was trying to do something about it but I didn't let him do that. After many months I've realised that maybe I wasn't totally right so I wanted a cease fire with him. He agreed but our friendship never restored. I wanted it, but he was already just too far away. Since this day I hardly ever believe in true friendship.
@suzhouzb (17)
• China
11 Jun 08
It's a bad news.and it's difficult to say . You should continue dilligenty.
• Philippines
2 Oct 10
You just have to forgive whatever things that happen in the past,,.. then confess if you have mistakes too,.. everything can be handle lightly if you have the heart to forgive and be humble also..things will turn out fine after the two of you do same decision(to forgive) Be reconciled with each other, you listen to his part and he too do the same... there is no problem that we cannot solve if only we have that willingness in our hearts (LOve)
25 Feb 11
Ok, i'm going to share my thoughts on this ever so difficult ordeal. So things got out of hand for whatever reason and at that point in time you broke off the relationship. Unfortunately, the reality of life is that not everything goes to plan or pans out how we want. They say in life there are no guarantees - this is so very true. Sadly for you, you made a decision which you have come to regret and you are now taking every action possible to restore your broken relationship. From my experiences, some things you need to consider are as follows: - Are your intentions for restoring the broken relationship genuine, or are they because you are lonely. You need to know within yourself, to the best of your ability, that you want this relationship for the rest of your life. If you don't feel this then you are wasting your time and potentially his. - Is he is a state of mind/stage of life where he is able to think clearly. A relationship is a 2 way contract, for it to be successful and stand the test of time both individuals need to be able to discuss and reach conclusions with as little emotional influence as possible. - Are the necessary foundations for building a stronger relationship going to be in place so that whatever caused the breakdown last time will not happen again. What i mean by foundations is the core of the relationship. Not everything is going to be a smooth ride. Relationships, and indeed life are filled with ups and downs - foundations need to be in place so that when the challenging times come, the relationship will prevail. At least you are making an effort to restore peace. However, that is not enough especially if you did this gentleman very wrong in round 1 of the relationship. You have not provided enough about the relationship for me to comment on that but take comfort from the fact you are trying your best to make things right. Hopefully for you it's not too late.
• Philippines
17 Nov 11
its so hard to return to it's original whats been broken, there are already wounds that reminds of those things.... you two needs to work it out not only you, for it will fall out to nothing... if it wont work at all, why stay, let it go and let yourself become better or even the best. Make it up whats lacking on the next time you opened your heart, and learn on those things behind you, for you won't be a person you are right now, without those.. God bless.
• Canada
11 Jun 08
i will not suggest u a big advise, rather i say be his/her friend as long as u can. or in short i say c'mon try again n again or die without try. tk cr.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
11 Jun 08
if the other personn is keeping his distance then perhaps there is no going back to the way things were before. I would just leave it alone and cut my losses.Forget about resolving it as it appears unresolable to me. You will not die from this but you may have to move on to someone else who will appreciate you for yourself.
@ayrin03 (318)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
Hi there. Don't worry everthing's will be ok ing the end. I'm not expert on this but there are things that we were never meant for us. All what we want. Your're saying that you've tried to save the relationship. My question for you is, "Is she likes also to save the realtionship you've built?" I think you've done totally your part and i think that's it. But before that you have to give him/her a time if he/she likes to be that way again.. But think about what i've said it's a hint. But i hope you'll get what you want soon. Goodluck dude!
10 Jun 08
I know how You feel You feel I tried to mend a relationship with My Son's Mother If I learned anything it is this The only thing You can really do is open Your heart Tell that person it is Them You want to be with in the long haul Your situation May be alittle hard only because sometimes when You hurt a person emotionally it is very hard to regain their trust Sometimes unfortunetly in this life some of the most important things We only get one shot. Well I do hope things work out for You.
@roshline (25)
• Netherlands Antilles
11 Jun 08
Ask yourself this, Do you really looove him? because he keeps on pushing you away and that's not good and he's not realizing that perhaps you are the ONE. and one day he'll ask you the same thing you keep on asking him. I think you know this guy very much And do something that the boy really likes and ask him forgiveness because maybe he's mad at you for breaking up with him, and maybe he resent you for that, because he loved you and he didn't think that you'll break the relationship And promise him that if he takes you again he will never repent of that desicion. that's all the advice that we can give you with love, ropsie and tipsie
@lazeebee (5461)
• Malaysia
11 Jun 08
No, don't die - some time in the future, you'd look back and wonder why you consider this option. I do not know who this person is to you...however when INDIFFERENCE is the response - you'd have to let the relationship rest for a while. I believe you must have gone to search for the source of the conflict, and every way whatever to resolve the issue. I do not know if this is your spouse, and whether there are others involved (esp. children). If not, I'd suggest that you opt for a brief respite - leave him for a short while. It's painful, very painful - no one can guarantee if the relationship will mend or drift further. But when you have tried everything, sometimes letting nature takes its course, could be one of the optioons. This way, both of you will have the time apart to think and evaluate yourself, each other and the relationship. Hope this helps.