what am i to do?

December 17, 2009 1:50pm CST
Okay I have to put this up really wuick bc I am at work. I have been talkin to my ex for while now. We were each others first in everything and he came by my job and shocked me. I was actually thinkin about him and he was right at the door of my job as I was walkin across to get a new belly ring. Our families think that we should get back together and I want nothing more than to be with him. I just want some direction as to start a conversation with him. Because when we are together we are "boo'd" up and everything. if someone could please help me I'd love it. I have never been so nervous bc he brought his dad with him and that means alot. When we hugged we couldnt let go in front of his dad and we were together previously for 5yrs and I cant see myself with anyone but him. I have tried datin others and it still comes back to him and we arent around each other alot anymore. Because we're both in school and working. I think if I make the first move that I may shock him. How do I go about that though? Thanks!
6 responses
@annjilena (5618)
• United States
18 Dec 09
hey caramel, sometimes we don,t choose who we love it just happpen.sounds like no matter what you do you still love this person.if you love him and he loves you go ahead and make the first move it,s ok.i hope you and your ex can work it out sounds like there is love in the air.have a merry christmas
22 Dec 09
hello! I have actually talked to him and I did make the first move. i took him out to see the new movie avatar in 3d and then took him to eat at Chilis and then afterwards we had a great conversation. We are still in love and we are goin to take things slow and we are goin to get back together and get married! lol YAY!
22 Dec 09
by the way merry xmas! lol.
• Philippines
17 Dec 09
Maybe you should start by texting him, ask him out for coffee or something. :) I think that that's non-threatening and may work. :D Try it! Let us know if it worked. :D I'm a sucker for love stories. I'm a one-man woman type of girl and I hope it works out for you!
18 Dec 09
Thanks. I actually did that without even reading your response! lol. And he said that he'd definitely do it! So we have afriday date goin on and I will definitely let you know sweetie! Thanks!
• Philippines
23 Dec 09
Aww, that's so great to hear, Caramel. :D And yes, I got your message. :) That's so sweet of you. :) I'll reply there too. Blessings, hope this lasts from this point on! P.S. The trick to a lasting relationship is really understanding that it is a precious thing, a gift from God. Count your investment in it, and most likely, you'd be hard-pressed to leave, no matter what troubles would come your way. :D
@rsa101 (38126)
• Philippines
18 Dec 09
Well from what I see from your post you seem to be pretty much very in love with your ex. I am just unclear about how you two got separated. If what separated you was others not wanting you to be together then I think that doesn't matter if you both love each other. I think you are just fooling yourself finding love from others if you have not move on with your ex. I think you cannot find a space of love from your heart if you cannot get over your ex bf. What you should do is to clear this partnership with him. You can ask him what is his intention with you. I do not see anything wrong with that and I do not see that as making the first move. I think knowing what is his intention for visiting you or if you have other plans of getting together to make things straight. From there I think it's either the relationship will blossom or not. At least you know where you are standing.
18 Dec 09
Yeha we had a mutual break up bc he went off to a college that was like 6 hrs away from our home and I didnt have a car to get him and he was comin home only 4 times a year. But we text and when he comes to town we normally will see each other. And I want so bad to ask that question and I'm not afraid to do it I am just the type thats better at writing than speakin bc i still get nervous and feel butterflies when I speak to him. lol. So even at 21 I still turn into that little girl in middle school. And we grew up together that makes it so crazy! lol. I want to thank you for responding to my discussion.
@mkings (289)
• Germany
18 Dec 09
Actually its a good thing that you feel for him and he also feel for you that was the reason why he brought his dad so all he wants to do is take the relationship to another level.If you love him then do for him.
22 Dec 09
lol make sure you read the comment two ppl up. Thanks for responding and merry xmas!
@Robinino (38)
• United States
18 Dec 09
Hi Caramel, so it is and ex of 5years? There should be no problem in striking up a conversation seeing how you two know each other a great deal. How have you been? It has been a long time? You look good.....I am sure that could be some things to kick it off. I understand how you feel towards him, but do you know if he feels the same way towards you? Make a friend date with him and make plans to do something out in public for the afternoon and see how that turns out. Knowing how you still feel for him after trying the dating thing, I would suggest to try that and see if you feel he wants you back like you want him. Who knows maybe he will make the first move, but I would not jump right into it. I would take it slow as if it was the first time you two met. Maybe after all this time being apart he feels he does want you back. If that is true then I am very happy for you, for we all need love in our lives. So take it slow and if you want to make a move first I say, make an afternoon friend date, somewhere where you will be in the public eye, nothing romantic, you have a past with him so you know how the romantic part of it is like. Try it out as friends and let nature take it's course.
22 Dec 09
lol no we have only been apart for like a year and a half. We were together for five years previously. And read the comment above. Thanks for responding and merry xmas!
@1denny (34)
• United States
17 Dec 09
Hi Caramel, I would be cautious, is the problem for you splittin up going to be a problem again. I say be cautious, cause if your still harboring feelings for someone, that may override any common sense. It's so nice to bring back the memories with a hug. Memories, maybe that would be the door to open, good memories. But take your time and be aware of why these feelings are there and that it's a two way street. Ask about friends of that period that he may know or an incident, a date. I hope this works out for you, go slow and easy. Good luck and merry Christmas!
18 Dec 09
Hello 1denny! First of all thanks for responding. And you are right. That is what I was afraid of. But the only reason we broke up was bc h went off to college like 6 hrs away and we werent sure how it was goin to last with him comin back home only 4 times out of the year and I didnt have a car to make it to him. And that was a mutual thing b/t us. And now we have talked about the past and how things could work b/t us since we've grown up and done a lot in a year. Once again thank you and merry xmas to you as well dear!