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FireflyS3renity
Jul 17, 2013, 12:08 AM
Hi guys, I'm in a bit of a bad place right now. Pretty upset. I suppose it would be a good idea to tell you a little about our past:

We got together when she was 14 and I was 16, both very young. About a year give or take later we lost our virginity to each other. Everything at this stage was really great and we were both really happy with the relationship. Another year went on and I began to have my doubts about my own feelings etc and 6 months after that I broke up with her, not really knowing what I was doing to be honest. A couple of days after that I began to regret it and she begged me back. Things were going smoothly and my feelings returned for her and everything has been pretty good with the odd little fight here and there. I'll admit there were times where I didn't treat her the best and she didn't treat me the best. But we have both learned a lot in the time we have been together and we have both certainly improved in that area.

About a month ago she broke up with me, mainly because she didn't think I loved her and she wasn't 100% sure on her feelings and if it felt right, I pretty much begged her back and promised her that I would show more affection etc, and I have. 2 weeks ago I took her to Sydney for a weeks holiday and we both had a great time, since then we haven't seen each other, the first week was just to have some space after being together for a week and everything seemed fine.. The 2nd week she said don't worry about coming and I assumed she was just being nice to let me have a weekend to myself. I do enjoy my own space, (and she knows that) so I thought nothing of it.

On Monday she spilled the beans and told me that she wasn't sure about her feelings towards me anymore and that she still loves me a lot but isn't sure if her feelings are going to come back or what her feelings even are. I've of course recently gotten much stronger feelings for her. Which is proof feelings do come and go in long term relationships.

On Tuesday she asked me if I was okay with having 1 week of no communication and I agreed to it. It's now day two and to be honest I'm not doing so great. I'd just really love to drive down there and see her but from what I've read on this forum about others in this situation it's best to respect what she wants and hope for the best but expect the worst.

I have real feelings for this girl and I believe what we have is pretty special and I think she knows that too. I love spending time with her and although our relationship has never been perfect I don't think any relationship ever is 100%. She told me on Tuesday that if she didn't have any feelings that she would have ended it on the spot then. So I'm honestly a bit of a mess right now, I want to be hopeful.. But from what I've read things don't usually go well from here.

I broke her necklace by accident during our Holiday and today I went to town and got her a replacement. I was thinking about driving down and giving it to her with some chocolates or flowers either this weekend or after the NC is over. Would it be a good idea to do that on the weekend? That would be 4 days of NC then. I kind of want to make a good impression and show her I care, but at the same time I don't want to annoy her.

Do you think I should do it anyway? Or would it do more harm than good? Is there anything I can do?

Thanks!

joypulv
Jul 17, 2013, 03:51 AM
No, you don't just do what you want to do and think somehow that will impress her. It will annoy the hell out of her. RESPECT the week.
Buying her flowers and a new necklace are OK enough, but I would add something you created, such as some written thoughts and feelings. What she means to you.
You are both still very, very young. You don't say your ages, but I can't even tell if she still lives at home or not. Not even the real world, and there's no way to have real relationships that stand the test of time. She may decide she doesn't want you anymore, and if that happens, you have no choice but to accept it.

'I've of course recently gotten much stronger feelings for her.. Which is proof feelings do come and go in long term relationships.'
Huh? Of course you have stronger feelings because you are losing her? There's no of course. Maybe what you are saying is that you neglect the relationship when you have it good, and think you can revive it when you are about to lose. And your situation is proof of absolutely nothing about long term relationships.
If she's had enough of that, this might be the last time, and there's no going back.

Couples who withstand the tests of time are those who recognize that there are many stages to love, starting with romance and evolving through to respect, admiration, comfort together, compromise, understanding, forgiveness, and sharing of tough times as well as good.

Homegirl 50
Jul 17, 2013, 08:41 AM
Respect her wishes and give her this time. That means no contact at all. It may be that she will not come back. You need to prepare yourself for that. In the meantime find something to do with your time.
You two are young, will go through a lot of changes in the coming years. It is not uncommon for teenage love to fade away.

JudyKayTee
Jul 17, 2013, 08:43 AM
Leave her alone - why would you want to be in a relationship in which you treat each other badly (your words), break up and take turns begging each other to "come back"?

Established relationships, however painful, are sometimes "easier" than finding new people, entering into a new relationship.

At any rate, yes, leave her alone. Believe what she says - she doesn't want to hear from you? She doesn't want to hear from you.

talaniman
Jul 17, 2013, 09:42 AM
You should keep your word and give her the week she asked for and then hope for the best and plan for the worst. You better recognize that while you are stuck in this young love, she may not be. She is growing and you are not. Let yourself grow some without her.