I want my partner back

@bcote212 (1112)
United States
August 28, 2008 12:54pm CST
My partner and I brok up in May, and I cant stop thinking about him. yes I am the one that broke up with him, but I want him back. We try to remain amicable and I know that he still has feelings for me, because we share this with eachother. We were together for almost 6 years, and I was wondering if any of you had any good ideas as to what I can do to prove that he is the only one for me. He just tells me that he needs time, and I respect that, but any suggestions?
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@kaleegirl45 (1515)
• United States
28 Aug 08
Hi bcote I'm sure he thinks about you all the time, just give him time to sort things out, if you keep pushing him, he may not come around. Give him all the time he needs, don't call him anymore and keep yourself busy. He could also be scared that you may break up with him again. Can I ask why you broke up with him? lets us know what happens between the two of you. Don' give up.
@bcote212 (1112)
• United States
28 Aug 08
Hi Kaleegirl, Thanks for responding. Things got bad between us to where I did not feel that I was important. I also sent him to college on three different occasions for him to drop out three different times. I dont think I was the best partner to him either though. I want him back, but keep getting told that he needs time. Its been since may and Im afraid of losing him alltogether.
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• United States
29 Aug 08
bcote, do you think that you telling him to drop out of college was a good idea? Maybe he wants to finish before making up his mind. If this is a problem wth you, than you should wait until he done with his studies so that he can pay attention to you. This may be one of the most importants times in his life, and by what you told him, to drop out, he probably won't go back with you, until he graduates.
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@bcote212 (1112)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Kaleegirl, no i didnt tell him to drop out LOL I wanted him to go, and got him enrolled. He is the one that dropped out.
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@sirnose (2436)
• United States
28 Aug 08
You ever heard of the saying "If it ain't broke don't try to fix it",sounds to me you when after something else and that didn't pan out and now you want that which you once had you probably did some unforeseen damage to this person and they no longer wants a close personal relationship with you anymore.I think that you must ask this person about how they really feel about you breaking off the relationship with them I don't know you all personally but from the sound of things that what you are gonna have to do get to the bottom of this problem that you said you created for whatever reason,see you must understand that they your partner may have found another or may just like their new found freedom...goodluck
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
29 Aug 08
since you are the one breaking up with him, you can't just get him back right away. you should consider his feelings too after the break up. just tell him that you will give him time and that you will wait for as long as it takes for him to make decision, this way he will feel less pressure you can even tell him that in your own way, such as invite him to your home for dinner or take him to see a movie, something light
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@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
28 Aug 08
Hello,bcote! You are separated unofficially recently.You both love each other yet.so where is the problem?you just go over to him at intervals and finally you tag yourself with him forgetting all differences.don't raise the past issues whatever it may be and settle up the differences before it is too late.I think your problem can be solved easily.keep on.God bless you.
@celticeagle (168570)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Aug 08
Time does make the heart grow fonder. Can you tell him you would like to give him x amount of time and then set a date to talk? Or, is he hurt and not wanting to go forward in that direction?
@bcote212 (1112)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Strangely we actually talk all the time. Well not so much talk but text eachother. He wants to be friends, and I dont know how to do that. He is my other half. I guess you dont always know what it is that you have until it is gone.
@ehlsie (730)
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
Why don't you talk to him first...or giving a situation to him which is similar to your situation and listen what he'll say...You can be the first to talk about it and show to him how much you love him....Do it right now before its too late... goodluck!
• United States
29 Aug 08
Well, if you two truly love each other, then get back with him. Tell him that you are sorry, and that you want to get back together again.
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@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
29 Aug 08
I have had 4 husbands, So I don't know if I should be the one to reply to this at all. LOL. But I guess my first question would be a personal one. Why did you split up to begin with? 3 months is not much time to get used to being apart. Do you want him back for comfort? Or do you want him back because you really love him and can't see your life without him in it? These are questions that you don't need to answer to me. But they are questions that you might consider answering to yourself. And if you need to bounce answers off of someone, I'm a great trampoline. PM me or email, cyntrow@aol.com
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• United States
29 Aug 08
Best thing for you to do is to let him know that you want him back, but don't push. Let him know the ball is in his court, and do nothing. It absolutely will drive him crazy if he is the one for you. Most guys, even though that's the first thing they run from, want a girl to be a little bit clingy. If you ignore him, keeping conversation light and friendly when necessary, not calling him all the time, he will start to wonder why you aren't calling or bugging, and he will begin to investigate. But again, that is if he is the right one for you. The whole thing here is, you can't force something to be right, everything just falls in place. So the best bet is to sit back and let it, instead of telling him things and doing things to make him believe as much as you do that you are right for each other.
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@nengs10 (3180)
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
You need to talk to him straight about what you feel. If you need to apologize for some things you've done wrong, then do it. Be humble and face the situation with open arms. Fight for the love you once thought a mistake. Good for you that there are still chances for you to do it. Go.
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• China
29 Aug 08
well i can't agre you more!!
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• Philippines
29 Aug 08
If you really love your partner, You should be the one to make a move. In the first place you are the one who broke up. Well, any way, first analyze things. Why do you broke up? Find a time to talk to him. Open your problems to him and talk about it. There's nothing wrong in good communication. Second, give some effort to feel that you still love him and that you still care. Find some ways like bringing some food to him or call him. That ways maybe he would feel that you are the one that can make him happier. Good luck to you and I hope your relationship still work.
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
If you love and meant for each other, then why afraid of the time.Time can heal all pains and suffering but it cannot separate two that is destine for each other. But if you cannot wait , just tell him you need him on your side.Don't be afraid to tell him what your feelings are.Go girl,know you can pass that situation.
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• United States
29 Aug 08
if he says he needs time give it to him. me and my partner broke up last week and I'm on the same side your partner is. I just needed a break from everything. Bills were high, family was a problem, and I just started a new job. Life is frustrating right now, and I just don't have the time or energy for a relationship right now. I've told him I loved him and I just needed a break, but I think he believes its his fault. If your partner is like me, he really does love you. Give him the space he needs just let him know that you love and support him.
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
29 Aug 08
I dont think you can prove things to anyone, he has asked for time and that is what you need to give him then. It could be many reasons that he feels he needs time, from not being sure if he will be hurt again to wondering if it will work this time. So I think really you should give him that time and depending on what type of guy he is giving him real time with no calls could bring him back but remember in the end you cant really prove anything in this case. It might be a trust issue or it might not be. Good luck!
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Continue to be open and honest with him about your feelings. He was probably very hurt when you broke up with him and is fearing going thru all the pain again. Just be patient and give him all the time he needs to come around again. I'm sure he will once he realizes that you are serious this time around.
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@cecelgay (563)
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
What's the reason why you broke up with him? just like woman man has also an ego if you just broke up with him for no reason i dont know if this is the right time to reconcile with him. Yes it is possibly true that he has still a feeling for you, 6 years is not easy to forget. But i am just puzzled that he need time.. time for what? to think? to realize that he still need you? Most of my friends are guy and even my bestfriend is a guy, as much as possible when breaking up with thier gf or dumping girl isn't easy for them, as much as possible they want it to end in nice way, even though they really dont want to be with that girl anymore they make sure to handle them carefully so that the woman will not get hurt. They are doing it in step by step process and one common thing that they want to say is "we need space from each other" but the truth there is they just dont want to hurt the woman that they once love, but sometimes if they still love the woman and they are still hurting they also need time to heal and once they are already ok they are the one who do something to reconcile. I know that most of the comments here is positive, it is ok to be positive but put some limitations, you should put boundaries to protect yourself. 6 years isn't a joke in a relationship, if you think that it is still worth to save go on but put limitations until when you'll do just to win back your boyfriend, anyway if he truly loves you he'll exert an effort to settle your relationship.... Be strong girl and more power..
@sarazeng (220)
• China
29 Aug 08
Actually what's the main reason u two broke up? Is it important? 6 years!! not a short time. Just try to imagine the days he back and the days without him. Listen to your heart...
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• India
29 Aug 08
if he is a good person just say sorry if u did any thing bad ,if did some thing wrong just say him just forget that that try to be more frndly with him
@cubz90 (9)
29 Aug 08
My girlfriend broke up with me in April, I have only just realised I don't need her and now I am no longer depressed and unhappy about it. After 4 months I got over her and now I am single and she is still out there doing what she's doing but i don't care anymore. But if you both have feelings for each other then get back together, Love is the best thing in life, keep hold of it!