Remember HE gave you up... you owe him NOTHING! Walk away now... do you really want to be 2nd best in his life? No one deserves that... move on...

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If he does contact me, is it okay to ignore his calls and texts? I've never done that because I always considered it rude, but I feel like I really need to stay away from him. Its the best thing for me. I just dont know how. Please advise.

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It's perfectly OK. There's nothing rude about it. He doesn't own you and you don't have to drop everything at his beckon call and answer to him. If he knows you're willing to do that he'll actually lose interest and stop pursuing you because he'll know that you'll always be there. You need to be too busy to get back to him right away, if at all (or at the very least make him think that you are.) He needs to know that if he wants quality time with you then he has to make that time and if he doesn't then he loses out. That's the real trick to keeping him around.

I for one would never ever want to be my ex's friend. It's all or nothing in my opinion, If he doesn't want all of me then he gets none of me!!

Hey guys,

So I was happily doing my no contact for about two weeks and he texts me. I was afraid this would happen. Its like he has a radar that tells him whenever I'm happy for once, to contact me. I responded with a quick response, but why is he doing this? I'm going to try to stay busy so I don't talk to him every time he tries to get in touch with me. I'm just sick of his tactics.

Yep, this is a good move. Remember, he broke it off with you. You are just now coming to accept it. Leave him alone and you will heal.

Hey Guys,

An update... He wants to try our relationship again after 2 months. I don't know if it was the no contact that made him come back, but I'm not sure what to do. I want him back and I want to try again but I don't think he has changed. It will take a lot of work. It seems that my feelings for him are stronger than his for me at this point. I need to be patient and not get too emotionally involved just yet. He said he wants to take things slow. I'm sure that's a good idea considering how many disagreements we had before, but what does that exactly mean? What is the best way to go about this without messing things up again?

He is thinking he can get you back. Leave this guy alone. You can get through this if you'd stop anwering his calls and responding to his texts.
If you mean business, act like it and stop responding to him. He has no respect for you at all.

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MAKE HIM WORK.

Geez, what are you his hired phone friend?
If friends is ok, keep going...if not, consider this:

You are still on his mind, but you are easy to have as a friend.
If you want to be more than friends, he MUST contact you.
And you don't have to answer....At your age (how old are you??)
relationships cannot be expected to last forever. So, he is doing what's normal.

But if you all have any chance left, it's gonna take you being a bit more...busy!
....go on a trip, a date, a movie night. try a month of no talking and see what kind
of messages you get - you may be surprised. i hate games - but today, i'll share that.

just know that games are for kids and relationships are for adults.

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"See what kind of messages you get, you may be surprised..."

Well... Ok? :-)
Anyway, yes, A respectful silence after a long relationship can bear fruit and sanity.
Bit, I would take my time if I was you and listen to your gut. You are in control at this point...
Don't be vindictive, but explore the reality of your respective expectations and what -if anything - he has new to say... same ol' - same o' - can only lead to same ol' - same ol'... at the least he did some personal soul searching.

One day at a time...

I got back with my boyfriend 4 weeks ago after a 2 month break up. He wanted to try again and go SLOW. I am very emotionally attached to him, but it seems that he isn't where I am just yet. He knows that I am a few steps ahead of him. He claims he is working on it. He told me he's half way there to committing 100% to me. He also told me he doesn't feel the sparks we had before. I don't understand what he means by that because we have a great connection when we are together. I didn't think its suppose to be this complicated. I tried to step back emotionally, but its so hard because I am in love with him. I don't want to lose him again. What should I do? Please help.

Try to hide your feeling for him and take it slow... you need to give it some time

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I got back with my boyfriend 4 weeks ago after a 2 month break up. He wanted to try again and go SLOW. I am very emotionally attached to him, but it seems that he isn't where I am just yet. He knows that I am a few steps ahead of him. He claims he is working on it. He told me hes half way there to committing 100% to me. He also told me he doesn't feel the sparks we had before. I dont understand what he means by that because we have a great connection when we are together. I didn't think its suppose to be this complicated. I tried to step back emotionally, but its so hard because I am in love with him. I don't want to lose him again. What should I do? Please help.

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I was dumped by a girlfriend 2 weeks ago and found she was pregnant 4 days ago. (she is now almost 6 weeks pregnant).

I really want her back, and I want her to want me back, but that is not happening. I think the problem is she knows how bad I want her, so maybe she has to see me move on.

But I don't want to, especially now she is carrying my baby.

Won't there be a tme when she re-considers. She is going to be lonely without me there to support her 24/7.

My only mistake in our relationship was to not give her enough space.


That is complicated huh!

I see that a common advice is to give him space. But, is that okay and healthy when two people are in a relationship? Shouldn't we be working on it together? I guess its more complicated than it sounds.

For d sake of yourself worth, take it slow and he will cherish u more as time goes by

I am currently in medical school. My boyfriend has a great job in business. Now, he wants to quit his job and own his own business because he will make more money that way. He is very ambitious when it comes to money so there is no doubt he will work hard, but deep down inside, I know he will hate it and regret quitting his current job. One thing that concerns him is my career path and his will not match. He says his isn't as prestigious. At first I agreed with him and tried to dissuade him from owning his own business, but it just backfired on me. Now I told him I will support him in whatever he does. We recently got back together after he broke up with me, and he is still unsure about us he says. That hurts me a lot even after showing him that I support him no matter what. Did I do the right thing by showing support? Should I find someone of my caliber even though for some reason I still love this guy? He hasn't put me as a priority ever since we have gotten back together. He hardly calls or texts me. He does make an effort to see me once a week though.

You'll have to make your own decision on this. We can't make it for you. If you don't feel that he is adequately vested in this relationship then it may be time to call it off. I think the whole job/business thing is just a red herring and has nothing to do with the real issues here.

I may be wrong but you've described a perfect NE-ern mind set and if I'm wrong I appologize.

The concept of education as it relates to one's social and/or intellectual tier remains strong within certain regions of this country (USA) but a far greater portion of our population has been able to clearly define that concept and in the past 20 years we've witnessed a growing sense of awareness as it relates to one's success in and out of the "mainstream."

We are more aware of the fact that a Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakof produced music without a book of instructions and you can be the Governor of California and lack any formal education.

A physician was pedestal-ized (psst-held on a pedestal) into the 4th quarter of the 20th century in much the same way a priest, rabbi, airline pilot, film actor, poet, artist and a whole assortment of magnates, scientists and authors might have been. Today that list has "normalized", becoming far more realistic.

Relegation; the ability to provide quality health care has become far more reliant on non-physician "types" due to advancements in both technology and pharmacology not to mention scores of non traditional care givers and the exponential rise in personal health awareness. Often one's signature out perform personage.

The faint hint of success or intellectual superiority based on societal norms would be cause for any bright person educated or not to seek refuge. As a witness to this man's response the very last thing needed was a 180 but there are regions in this country where 180's are a way of life and a way to find social and intellectual acceptance.

To me it doesn't sound like you are showing support you are only giving him lip service. I mean you already know he is going to hate owning his own business how you already know that is beyond me I guess they have course you can take in medical school that gives you the power to tell the future. And to be so pompous to say that he is not your caliber but you love him anyway is just wrong!! To be honest you should break up with him and find someone in medical school that is developing a God Complex like you are. It shouldn't be to hard.

Well my question is, why did you break up with you?

It seems to me he has his plate full. My ex dumped me to figure out his life, like his mind was spinning and being in a relationship only added to his confusion. I would give him some space.

I'm in quite a dilemma. I'm very confused regarding my boyfriend. We broke up and got back together. Its been 2 months since then and I still feel so distant from him. He wanted to start things slow, but He hardly calls me. I used to do a lot of calling and texting, but I felt like I was the only one making the effort. We had talked about how important it is to communicate and call each other. He had told me he would call me at least every other day but that doesn't happen. When he tells me he will call me, he never ends up calling me. I'm not asking for much, just some attention from him. I feel like I'm being taken for granted. Am I? He doesn't realize the value of who he has. I have very strong feelings for him and I can't break up with him for some reason, even though I know that's the best thing for me to do. Is there anyway to win him back? I have recently stopped calling or texting him. I don't know what that will accomplish but I feel like I'm the only one giving and making an effort in this relationship. Its not fair so I'm stepping back. Is that a good idea? Please help..

Hi ruby,

I have a few questions...

Are you two seeing each other every day?
If so, why is it so important to you to text or call on a regular basis just to get confirmation of the relationship.
Do you live aparat and see each other only a few times a week?
If so, what do you do with the time you have? Just go to bed and get on with it, or talk about what interests you share and what your future plans are, and what you plan on learning about each other.

Most men think it's being too easy to text and call every day, they consider this 'not manly' and it can become a 'chore' to them, especially when they have other things on their minds.

So, let me know exactly how you see your relationship, what you really want from it, OK.

C.U. soon ont this forum.

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Dear Ruby...
My PM basket is getting fuller and it is hard to communicate with the fear of not getting the message because it's too full, so I am going to be as discrete as possible on this post.

It is my belief that he has had his cake and want's to continue to eat it too. You are like money in the bank to him and he no longer feels he needs to pay the interest.

I too have had my experience with medical school and I know how hard it is to study and find someone who is compatible and caring enough to deserve the time that I did have to share with someone else.

Honey, you deserve someone who understands your needs, is ready to reassure you in the relationship, and gets over his insecurities. This dude sounds like he's looking for a free ticket but does not want to reveal exactly how inept he is at committing.

You are young, still have a lot of serious studying to do, and you deserve to have warmth and comfort when you want it, and not the other way around. It is your turn to choose how you want to spend your free time, and I'm sure it's not attempting to call or text someone you are not certain will return the gesture.

Girl, tell him to find someone else to play with, you are not his toy. No man is that good in bed to compromise all your free time and energy for, well maybe there is, but he's not the one...

I doubt very much he'd be willing to place himself in your shoes for more than a few minutes because he will not be able to keep up with you and your chosen world. Don't give up on yourself to make him the center of your universe, he's not worth it.


http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_9_16.gifI'm 56, and have met all kinds, so you can safely take my word for it.

We will be here to help you through the transition and assist in regaining your strength.

You deserve it.

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I'm in quite a dilemma. I'm very confused regarding my boyfriend. We broke up and got back together. Its been 2 months since then and I still feel so distant from him. He wanted to start things slow, but He hardly calls me. I used to do alot of calling and texting, but i felt like I was the only one making the effort. We had talked about how important it is to communicate and call each other. He had told me he would call me at least every other day but that doesnt happen. When he tells me he will call me, he never ends up calling me. I'm not asking for much, just some attention from him. I feel like im being taken for granted. Am I? He doesnt realize the value of who he has. I have very strong feelings for him and I can't break up with him for some reason, even though I know thats the best thing for me to do. Is there anyway to win him back? I have recently stopped calling or texting him. I dont know what that will accomplish but I feel like I'm the only one giving and making an effort in this relationship. Its not fair so im stepping back. Is that a good idea? Please help..

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Yes you are making the right decision. Actions speak louder than words. His actions say that he is not interested. So, be strong and believe in yourself. You definitely deserve better. Someone who is interested in you. Get involved in yourself and take care of yourself. Leave this boyfriend and don't look back. He won't change. Just like the color of his eyes, he won't change. Get on with your life and don't waste anymore of your precious time on this person. Take care.

I do not plan on breaking up with him just yet because I want to be mentally prepared for that and want no regrets after I let him go. Will backing off a little bit and not calling him anymore help me? I feel like if he likes me, he should make the effort to make this work; if he doesn't, then I know where we stand. I guess if I'm not around for him like I was before, he'll come around if he really does want to be with me?

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I do not plan on breaking up with him just yet because I want to be mentally prepared for that and want no regrets after i let him go. Will backing off a little bit and not calling him anymore help me? I feel like if he likes me, he should make the effort to make this work; if he doesnt, then I know where we stand. I guess if im not around for him like i was before, he'll come around if he really does want to be with me?

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I think you know it's over. You are right, you have to be ready to let him go. Sometimes life is just difficult. But look at his actions. That tells you the true story. Do yourself a favor and don't take this situation personal. Feel good about yourself and know that there is somebody a lot better for you. And yes, don't call him at all. Why? Get on with your life and start preparing for somebody a million times better! Think of that. Somebody that really cares about you will want to be with you all the time. Wouldn't you like to be with someone like that?

I understand that he not treating me right and that I can do much much better. Why is it then that I am so unable to let him go?

I think you're doing the right thing. He doesn't seem very vested in this relationship. I can't believe that you're happy with the way things are. That being the case I think you should step back and explore other options. If you give him less attention he might start giving you more.

There are no guarantees in life.

Go on with your's as planned, and don't give up anything for him. He might just 'grow up' in a few years and wind up being the right one, but don't go into the 'hoping and waiting' zone. Go out with others and see what they have to offer to prove to you that it's possible to be happy. Just remember, the only person you can change is yourself.

If he changes and wants you back it will be on him to prove that he deserves you.

Take care dear, and keep us posted.

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My boyfriend has been ignoring my calls and texts lately due to him being super busy. He said he doesn't have few seconds to respond to my texts. It made no sense to me. I talked to him for two hours, crying my eyes out, explaining to him how I need just a little attention and I need to feel somewhat important in his life. He doesn't want to let me go and neither do I want to let him go right now. He told me he would call me the next day, because I was too emotional, to explain his side, but it has been 3 days and I haven't heard from him yet. I'm not sure if that scared him or if he doesn't like me anymore. All I know is that I'm hurt, confused, and everything makes no sense. What should I do? Please help, I'm sick of crying myself to sleep every night.

If you read through the threads in this section you'll see that one of the biggest, in fact probably THE biggest turnoff in a relationship is being overly needy and clingy. It's good that your boyfriend is busy and has a life of his own. You need to do the same. If you continue to be overly needy and clingy you'll end up losing him and everyone else who comes into your life. Ignore him for a while and get involved in other activities. If you make him start to miss you by not always being there for him I guarantee he'll start paying more attention to you. Try it and see.

I don't ask for much though. I ask for a calls once in a while and I ask for him to not ignore my calls and texts. It just makes me feel unimportant. That's all. I don't think that's being overly clingy.

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Stop crying, and start living your own life, and learn to make yourself happy, instead of being miserable, and making him miserable. Question, what do you do, beside cry, do you work, and have hobbies, and friends?? Stop calling him, and let him call you. If he doesn't?? If he does, shouldn't you be busy with your own life?? Return his calls later. For sure you need to focus on yourself no, matter what he does.

Yeah, it's true... she seems needy... but if the boyfriend doesn't call for 2 - 3 days in a row, or even texts, I sense problems. Now, if you guys are just dating, then no communication for 2 - 3 days isn't uncommon. If you guys are actually in a relationship where you two have been talking to one another, no communication for 2 - 3 days... is a warning sign to me.

I'm in my 20s... I am a full time student, I volunteer, and I have a part time job, but I make sure to call my girlfriend (when I had one) at least once a day, and if I'm too busy to do that, I at least text just to say hi.

Listen to tal. Do your own thing. Quit waiting by the phone. Go out with your friends. If he calls you, great. But once he calls you, DON'T go back to waiting on the phone. Keep doing what you do. Find a good balance. If he doesn't call... guess he just doesn't care as much anymore. And you'll be better off.

It sounds to me like you are being kind of needy and this could possibly pushing him away. You say that you only ASK him to call and you ASK for him not to ignore you. You're in a relationship, you shouldn't have to ask. By asking him to do this he thinks that you are being needy. And by crying on the phone trying to explain your side and how you feel, that didn't help. Cos now he might think you're a little unstable because you couldn't communicate your feelings in a adult manner. By letting the little things in a relationship get to you, it often ends it. Give it a few days, go have fun with your friends. Don't call him, don't text him, just go do something for YOU. I promise he'll be calling because he's not getting this attention from you. It might snap him back into the boyfriend you want him to be.

Thanks guys, I agree. He has texted me like 3 times already and I didn't respond to them.

My boyfriend and I got into an argument. I got mad at him and he said he can't deal with it and that Im crazy. I was seriously upset about something I heard. He was like this isn't making him happy. He told me he can't be in the middle of this and hung up on me. He was obviously mad. I called back and left a message telling him that I trust him and if he respected me he should call me back. He never did. Next day I texted him regretting how I approached the whole issue and how I shouldn't have just attacked him like that. No reply. I haven't gotten any response for him. He shuts off when he's upset with me.

Hes going out of the country for few weeks, where we will be in no contact. I'm just confused because I feel he always turns the problem around on me and I feel guilty. He never apologizes because he feels its never his fault. Should I not contact him before he leaves? If he doesn't contact me before he leaves I will be upset. Im so confused and hurt. I just want to be happy. I can't let him go. It hurts. Should I call him before he leaves? I feel like he won't respond to my texts and calls if he's mad. We all have arguments but I don't know why he hasn't forgiven me and called. What should I do? Help.

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My boyfriend and I got into an argument. I got mad at him and he said he can't deal with it and that Im crazy. I was seriously upset about something I heard. he was like this isnt making him happy. He told me he can't be int he middle of this and hung up on me. He was obviously mad. I called back and left a message telling him that I trust him and if he respected me he should call me back. he never did. next day I texted him regretting how I approached the whole issue and how I shouldnt have just attacked him like that. No reply. I haven't gotten any response for him. he shuts off when hes upset with me.

Hes going out of the country for few weeks, where we will be in no contact. I'm just confused because I feel he always turns the problem around on me and I feel guilty. He never apologizes because he feels its never his fault. Should I not contact him before he leaves? If he doesnt contact me before he leaves I will be upset. Im so confused and hurt. I just want to be happy. I can't let him go. It hurts. Should I call him before he leaves? I feel like he wont respond to my texts and calls if hes mad. We all have arguements but I dont know why he hasnt forgiven me and called. What should I do? Help.

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Really quick what was the topic that was approached? Not knowing the topic I don't really know what to say; but, if he did nothing wrong and he had nothing to hide and was being completely honest about it then he wouldn't turn the tables and make you feel like you are the bad person.

It's kind of like, if a partner accuses the other partner of cheating - they are usually actually the cheater, type of thing, not always true, but a lot of the time it is.

Men are always embarrassed to admit when their wrong and they like it when the women begs for their attention... It makes them feel like their in control. I have a boyfriend now and whenever we argue its always my fault... I learned that sometimes you have to let them come to you for once... All you should do is try calling him one more time and if he doesn't pick up leave him a voicemail telling him how u feel about him and how much u care and love him then send him an text message saying that u left him a voicemail and that u hope u listen to it and tell him that he can take all the time he needs to think and you will always be there waiting

If he is this guy,
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Then enough is enough, time to leave him alone, and deal with yourself.

You already contacted him. You've left messages and texts telling him what you feel. Leave it. Take these next couple weeks when he's "out of the country" to really examine your relationship. Good luck! :)