The fact that your ex feels the need to keep talking about the breakup shows that youre still on their mind and they might be having second thoughts. Im so lost. Hes all over the place, because he is confused with himself, his feelings and hes afraid to lose you, but on ther other hand he needs space to figure his life out. It can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication, and it can often make things feel more complicated than they are. Even after breaking up, we might still act like a couple to maintain a friendship built on mutual respect and understanding. Hi Chris. This is the case when a child is totally minor. Going out a lot is not necessarily the behavior of a totally healed, emotionally available person ready to positively sail into their future. Im sorry but I dont see you encouraging ANY of the previous posters in any way that they CAN get their ex back. One of the most painful things that happens during a breakup is that most people say and do things that they dont mean. Although the space you are living in is shared, you will both want to set boundaries now as the relationship changes. Regardless. When my partner told me he wanted to take a step back from our relationship, it shook me to my core. We might continue to act like we are a couple even after we have broken up because we want to protect our memories. Your ex is the same way, as frustrating and infuriating as that may be. I really feel like he loves me but he doesnt say it. My ex is a Gemini Man and he studys Psychology and is very knowledgeable of things like this site. a 2 yr old and a 1 yr old but he loves my lil girls just as much as i do. Dating from then until September 22nd because my parents are strict and i kept flirting around and since he live sin other side of town meeting up was hard. They may act like a couple and have all the trappings of a relationship, such as spending time together, meeting each others friends and family, and having long conversations about their feelings. 6. Though we have broken up, we might still act like we are a couple to cope with feelings of loneliness. This detached emotional reaction toward an ex is way different than passionate anger, sadness or much else. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Could it work to be together? 8. Hes telling our friends that he doesnt want to be around me and im irritating but I dont even say anything to him or even look at him when were all hanging out under normal circumstances. This allows us to maintain some level of connection we once shared while we were a couple. He told me multiple times a day how happy I made him and bragged to his family and friends about me and my kids that he referred to as our kids. If youve found yourself acting like a couple with someone youre not dating, you may wonder what its called. We have a 10 month old son together. Hi Annabelle, if you have the ERP Pro then the information about on and off again relationships is there and that same information applies to your current situation. Taking a break from a relationship can sometimes be the best way to build a stronger union in the future. Your ex is not moving on from your relationship. He also said he promised her supposedly before we got together that he was gonna go to her graduation which is in Florida. The man after him was worse and i miss my white boy to death. Are you seeing signs your ex still loves you? Though we are no longer dating, we might continue to act like a couple because we still want to be in each others lives. They could be trying to make you jealous or at least get your attention. Oh and hes on tinder for 3 days now, Idk if hes using it (we had a match, madhouse) The minute I get sad and he notices it its horror again he breathes heavily, cries, he says he doesnt want to go though it again, he doesnt want to give me hope (it hurts) etc. Weve been friends for years but never dated. He wants a family and kids and to live out west, travel, etc. What if you DONT want him back, but you dont want to upset him? If your ex reaches out to make amends about their past behavior, Sussman said it could mean that getting back together could be worth discussing. Well, there's never a consensus in Washington about anything, particularly not with the intel agencies. So if thats something you feel like you need, that's OK. Not every breakup is permanent but that doesn't mean every couple should or will get back together. And we talked again May 18th in person about the relationship. We were fighting all day, everyday, when finally one of those arguments ended in legitimately breaking up. Hey Enna, you start with the no contact and spend some time doing some reading on this website to help you through the program best you can. PS we were together 6 years and even the last time we talked 5 weeks ago he said I was the biggest love of his life. Anyone have any advice? Your ex might just be a good person, but they might also be subtly trying to make up for the breakup and/or gain another chance. 1. Learn how your comment data is processed. I could not deal with his harem of women and now that weve been broken up 6 months hes getting in touch, telling me what hes been up to, the trips hes taken, the female friend he helped out by letting her stay with him for two months, how his daughter is doing, how is parents and grandma are and then he asks how I am, how my parents are. It was small things that had to do with our relationship such as buzz from my family (and yeah that kind of sums it up). He tried to make me jealous by talking with our friends about which girls were texting him and I chimed in saying oh cool! The couple decides to spend the weekend without letting the family know that they have broken up. I was done with my ex.. i blocked him from everything, but he emailed me this long nasty message that triggered a response. I honestly love this man with all my heart.. My ex does almost everything on that list except drunk dial and have a new girlfriend. Which had me confused because if he wants to be a father to my children but then says he dooesnt love me anymore, why would he want to be be there for me n them and why is it that his ex seems to be an influence on his decision. He says he doesnt think hes good enough for us but he is way more than enough. Their answers were pretty surprising, TBH. He told me its hard to see me and not wanna hold me and love on me. Even after a couple has broken up, they might still act like a unit if there are unresolved issues from the relationship that they are trying to work through. Over time, people change and evolve, and their interests and values may no longer align. I just put on a brave face because I dont want to break down in front of him but all I really want to do is call him tell him how much I love him but I simply cant bear the thought of him rejectimg me. she recently broke up with her boyfriend too, they working together nearly every day over an year but just now started to seeing outside work. How Attachment Styles Can Help You Get An Ex Back, How To Get Him Back If He Has A Girlfriend, How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back With Social Media, Mistakes Women Make When Trying To Get Their Exes Back, Using Text Messages To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back, What Your Ex Says Vs. What They Really Mean. We were young so I didnt condone what he done but I understood he was maturing and temptation was there. One common reason is that they simply grow apart. They asked folks who had chosen to take some time apart from their partners if the experience ultimately enhanced the relationship, or if it ruined it. Funny enough he also gives me unvoltary advice but I have to reach out always, wishing me happy birthday & letting me know & sending me papers for UNLV (hes offered to research for me!!) We were moving in together next year and going on holiday. Do you sense that none of these rebound relationships have real long term relationship potential? Hes marriage has just ended after he was cheated on, and he regrets not marrying me which I know is genuine. Having solid boundaries, even when you want to get back together is an extremely powerful way to handle yourself. What if a guy is this way with all his exes? He constantly reassures me that I am the one he TRULY loves and wants to be with..but sometimes I see him staring in to the distance or listening to a particular love song..and I just KNOW that he is thinking of her. Thank you for any advice. They want to be with each other but they are still very confused. These are the things we learn about people as we date and get to know them better. They literally make themselves think, look what YOU made me do. That i still see myself with him? If you dont want to get back together, unfriend your exbecause having them in your face all the time isnt going to help you move on and feel better about the breakup. I worry now that if i start NC that he will move on because I told him I no longer see myself with him. Physical symptoms like vertigo, fatigue, and insomnia are a normal part of grief. At the moment Im doing NC, just for self preservation and to help me move forward. Ive changed in ways over the years and Im not the same person I once was though i am similar. Decide. Men dont forget about women they love, its just not the way it works. Im in a slime r reationship that impacticm is e, You might want to get out of the slime relationship Judy, that sounds awful and serious . I went to his house to talk about it and ended up staying there.. and sleeping with him.. the next day i went back for some jewelry that i had forgotten and saw the same woman he cheated on me with there.. drinking with him. Psychology is a strange and messy business. Im actually going through this now my bf just up and said webr done . I asked him why is that and he said are you gonna be around and I said yes as long as God allows me Ill always be around and here for my kids. Seeing him with other girls didnt bother me at all. He didnt sound sure yet so again I pushed him to his limits and he said it was over. Ever since then we have been talking everyday. The other thing to remember is that people dont usually know what they want, especially if they havent been in a situation that causes them to fine-tune their desires. Keep it up! And he replies fast but according to my wingman he does the same. To the point of hurting each other. You'll be surprised to know that while women tend to experience more severe and immediate pain after a breakup, men take a longer time to fully move on from it. Im not judging, just confused. This allows us to remember and cherish the experiences we once shared together. I just want to be able to hang out with my friends and not worry if hes going to freak out on me even when I try to distance myself from him. He said he doesnt love her and doesnt have any feelings for her ut he still cares cuz shes his frnd. I know thats simple but not easy advice. We have both been very tense lately. However, he did not want to work it out. Because they don't care. 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