My girlfriend says she loves me but she doesn't want to be in a relationship now.
I have been dating this girl for 4 years. We met when I was in the 9th grade and she was in the 11th. Im going to be honest, I have broken up with her in the past for 3 different females and after each one we get back together. Well about a month ago she pushed my buttons and I broke up with her. I regreted it because that's not what I really want, so I asked her back out 2 days later and she told me NO because she wants to find herself and that I've hurt her so much in the past that she wants to be free and not be tied down. She says she still loves me, that I'm the one she wants to be with forever but she doesn't want to be in a relationship now. She doesn't want me to move on and find someone else. She says she wants to be my friend. I tried to be her friend but it didn't work out, we ended up crossing the frined line. Than I tried to ignore her because it hurt so much but it didn't work either. She says she's not sure about how long it will take to find herself. I need some advice on what I can do or say to her to make it better and for her to realize I love her. Should I try to win her heart again and if so how do I cure a broken heart? Or should I just be her frined and nuthin more and just hope shell come back? Also how long does it usually take to find yourself? HELP PLEASE!!