Starlite1,
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I know, I have given so much in this relationship, and he just comes back when he is ready, with hardly any communication in between.
Because you keep giving. No matter what he does, you keep giving.
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But what is killing me now is we were about to take this relationship to the next level (finally) and he was really there, and this was something that I had wanted for so long, and I killed it...
That's what he let you think, and it's the oldest trick in the book, going along with you and your plans, and pulling the rug from under your feet, and making you think its your fault. Very old a common trick of a master manipulator.
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and I hurt him I'm sure, and now he is not contacting me, or pursuing me... I know I hurt him though, and perhaps he feels that I am not worth it? But this time, I screwed it all up... that is what is killing me.
Geez that's his purpose to let you stew in your own juice feeling guilty and helpless. You are being tenderised for the main event.
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.. I want him to forgive me, and take me back, so we can discuss everything, and I can really find out what he needs.
Ha! Your easy, that's the whole point, you being receptive to his needs, and want to please him.
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.. and to have a mature conversation explain to him that all relationships require work...
Good luck with that, I think he has made it clear your idea of a relationship is not what he wants. Now he likes his idea better. You please him and meet his needs and he does nothing for you.
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and to let him know why I got cold feet (and have him realize (without blaming him) that because he kept yo-yoing in the past, that is what I was afraid of this time..
You are wise to listen to your intuition, as yo-yo is what he wants and explaining will never change his mind. Talking rationally is what real caring humans do with their partner. That's something he wants no part of, and he has told you, he is not willing to work with you to solve your problems to the benefit of you both.
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.but I want to hear from him without his wall or whatever makes him do what he does, what he needs, and to let him know what I need, and we can do this... together
What part of not being willg is it that confuses you as his every action and words have said "me and only me".
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I wish I knew what he is really thinking with regards to us, getting back together, etc..
As I have said, HIS WAY OR NO WAY!
Keep no contact, and stick to your guns, until action, not words, show he is willing to change and respect you.
Love yourself enough, to keep your dignity and self respect. Read the first line in mysignature, and think about it.