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EBR Team Member: Amor
April 2, 2016 at 2:58 pm
Sorry for the late reply Cookie. I think you should go and try to be active since he thinks now that you’re not trying to get him back. Try to win his attraction. Be a little unavailable sometimes. Be busy and active.. Do a jealousy tactic too, date someone else.
N.h
March 31, 2016 at 3:04 am
Hi, my bf of 6 months just broke up with me a couple of days ago over an inbox he saw from a guy on my fb where i took my phone and didnt let him go through my phone but when i realised it would make him feel safe to go through it i told him its fine we will go through it together which is when he said you probably deleted everything. He is a very jealous and insecure person and rarely trusts anyone. He was very rude but i tried to calm him down and explain that its not that i have anything to hide its just im usually not comfortable with anyone going through my phone unless im sitting right there with them. He disnt buy anything i said and remained angry at which point i left. We didnt speak that whole day at which point i called him the next morning and he said he wanted nothing to do with me and went on to being extremely hurtful and rude and when my explanantions werent being considered he got even more angry (its like he was purposely trying to anger himself) and he even admitted to that. He specifically said i dont trust you and that he is going to think of everything negative about me and magnify me so that he doesnt fall for the thought thats telling him to get back with me. He said i may have been the best thing that ever happened to him but he doesnt want anything anymore. I kept trying to reasoj with hik because i felt like the fight he started was very pety. But he just fot angrier and angrier and more annoyed. He told me we can be friends and that i could even come over but then as we continued to discuss what had happened hed anger himself more over all the negatives and shut the phone in my face then blocked my number… i kept calling till he answered which ik was a mistake but thats what kept happening until he said he wants absolutely nothing to do with me. That night he calls i dont answer and then he texts wanting something back and that he was coming past to get it… i wasnt home so i ended up dropping it off later. It seemes as though hed been in bed all day and without a word he handed me some of my stuff and took his. I drove off then he texts me about all the other things i might want back . I don’t respond. The next morning he calls but i had blocked his number and private numbers and soo he got very angry inboxed me on fb “fine dont answer, gooodbye lol” “so u dont want (one of my things back) ?” I came to reply and he had blocked me. So i called him and told him no he was like yh i got that and then i remembered i wanted one of the items i left at his and he started to call me names and say a lot of hurtful bs and then he said i did love u but now all i want to do is strangle u and that hell never see me the same again. At that same time his friend messages me and tells me that my bf or now ex bf really loves me and that ots clear he cant think of anyone but me becuase he is writing statuses and that he is only angry and that i ahouldnt ignore him but that i should right a heartfelt text and go see him but i knew that i had already explained and poured my heart out to him the day before so i wasnt going to do that again after i was specifically told to move on by my ex. That made me wonder if my ex had spoke to his friend at all or if his friend was just presuming. I was shown the statuses and he had written things like he really hates me and that the memories were fun while they lasted but now he would even piss on them. He was evidently angry. Meanwhile he was still texting me hirtful things and refusing to give me my belonginf back and saying things like i dont want to see u in my street etc etc. Later on he apologised and said that he was having major withdrawals (drug related) and that he will give it straight back once his mum is done with it. I want to know what to do to get him back. Despite the emotional magnified arguments we have everynow and then and our on and off relationship (never longer than a week) we have the best time together. We would see eachother everyday for large periods of time and spend the night. He was my best friend and lover and now ive lost him. Ive started NC… but dont know if i will have to break it when picking up my things. Will he calm down and come back to his senses. I love him more than anyone ive ever been with. He has issues related to his dysfunstional childhood, a drug problem but we have never fought like this and he has definitely never been that angry. What do u suggest?
EBR Team Member: Amor
April 3, 2016 at 9:56 am
Hi NH,
As long as you only get the things and not talk about feelings and the relationship, you’re not breaking nc. Let him have his space for now and sort out his issues and let him miss you too. Don’t be too available.
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 17, 2016 at 6:02 pm
Give him time.He needs to feel the hurt and realize that you didn’t really cheat on him. Though you lied, but technically, you didn’t cheat.
lB
March 17, 2016 at 6:22 am
Hi, i would love some advice. So me and my boyfriend were together for 6 months and a bit. Early on in the relationship after 2 months of dating (weren’t official yet) i was out one night and i thought he would be going out too. I bumped into his beat friend expecting to see him. I was very drunk (i know its not an excuse) and ended up kissing his best friend. I then woke up at his best friends house, his best friend was feeling me up. I immediately jumped out of the bed in disgust. (We did not have sex btw) I did not know what to do and ended up telling my not yet boyfriend at the time that his best friend slept with my friend instead, and not me. After that the topic was never mentioned again. We fell so hard for each ither and he is seriously my soul mate. Even though every day i regret what happened that one night i could never find the courage to tell him the truth. Until recently he found out through someone. And he ended our relationship obviously. I went back and begged for him. And he still feels the same way about me. He kissed and hugged me goodbye but said we couldnt be together because i betrayed his trust. I dont know what to do anymore. I feel like i have just list my whole world, he means everything to me and i never meant to do any harm to him. He text me sorry afterwards. And now i am feeling really confused and lost. Have started no contact 3 days ago. Finding it relly hard. Please help!
Lb
March 18, 2016 at 2:57 am
Yeah i agree. I just don’t know how long is a good time to wait and have hope before it starts damaging me too much. Because he said if he got back with me he would be a hypocrit (he always said he would never get back with a cheater).
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 19, 2016 at 8:41 am
Forgive yourself first..Give yourself a deadline until when you would wait before fully moving on..
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 17, 2016 at 1:35 pm
Hi Ib,
you have to be patient..it would really take time to regain trust.. have you told him what really happened?
Felicia
March 16, 2016 at 1:48 am
Hi there. My boyfriend of 4 months broke up with me with zero warning this weekend, saying that he got into a relationship too quickly after his last one and that he doesn’t feel like he is able to give 100% right now, so it makes more sense to break now even though we both have a wonderful time together. This coincides with a lot of other simultaneous big changes/stressors in his life (new job, family issues, etc.). He texted me the next day saying he already misses me and telling me how important I am to him, but he feels like he will be a much better friend right now rather than a boyfriend. He ultimately decided that the best thing to do would be to have complete radio silence for a month and then set a date that we would get together in April to talk and reassess. My question is, how can I make No Contact work to my advantage in a situation with No Contact has actually been agreed upon? If he breaks the month of No Contact rule he set up, should I still not respond? Should I start another No Contact after the specified time is up? Confused =/
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 16, 2016 at 8:23 pm
Hi Felicia,
make it productive and make it seem that you’re moving on. He probably expects you to contact him in this month so don’t do it and don’t respond when he breaks it
Anum
March 15, 2016 at 7:39 pm
hi,
I have been in a relationship with the guy for about 2.5 months. he almost left me for his business burden but always committed that he is with me. he spent time on social media but hardly talked to me (once a week). i started begging him and texting him to talk but things got worst. finally, i made a fake account on fb ( worst act i did), started talking to him via that account but i day (in anger) i told him that its me …. he blocked me on every social media account no FB, whatsapp, calls messages. and said our relationship cant workout due to trust issue. i apologized him but no response. I know he got EGO issues. now, i started no contact Rule… Please guide me if i should do anyother thing cz i dont wana lose him.
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 16, 2016 at 3:13 pm
HI Anum,
I think you didn’t find my reply to your first comment. I’m going to paste it here.
Jen
March 15, 2016 at 2:32 pm
My story/question has some details I’d rather not share publicly, is there a private platform I could use to inquire about it?
Jen
March 17, 2016 at 6:23 pm
Ok well I’ll keep waiting for it!
Jen
March 17, 2016 at 2:51 pm
Just wondering how long a response typically takes through the email? I understand that there’s a lot of emails coming through everyday and it takes time to get through them all. I’ve been trying to wait patiently, but I’m on the edge of my seat!!
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 17, 2016 at 5:04 pm
Sorry about that Jen. It depends but sometimes Chris answers emails too, and it’s less emails than comments. So, sometimes they’re faster than the comments.
Jen
March 16, 2016 at 5:43 pm
Thank you! I sent my story last night, looking forward to hearing back 🙂
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 15, 2016 at 3:56 pm
Hi Jen,
you can send your story to [email protected] and our team member Ms, Cheese will answer you.
Charlie
March 15, 2016 at 10:32 am
Okay so I did beg for him to come back, which sounds like a horrible idea.
We broke up because he thinks that I am still into my ex, which I am not. And when he tried to break up with me, I basically told him to F off because I am so exhausted from work. I really don’t want to deal with dramas.
Now I am regretting for letting him go, and begged him to stay before. Just few days ago, I called about ten times, and he texted me and say, if you keep calling I am going to block you.. (it’s so embarrassing)
But the thing is he still hasn’t blocked me, and we are still friends on Facebook. What does it even mean?? Is it a good sign?? Is he doing this just to punish me? or trying to have me realize that I like him, so i have to work on myself?? or is he giving me a test to see if he’s gone, will he be that irreplaceable as I said?? Or is it completely hopeless, its just me who is thinking too much??
I am trying to do NO CONTACT to give him some space and time < I guess this is a good idea?? So do i really need to do for 30 days?? or should i do more or less?? I hope someone could give me an answer..
Thanks
Charlie
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 15, 2016 at 3:36 pm
HI Charlie,
After he said that if you call again he would block you, did you still call again? Because if you didn’t, he’s just being true to his word because since you didn’t push, he didn’t block you.
For me do 30 days and don’t use jealousy tactic because that would just aggravate his thoughts about you with other guys.
Cookie
March 12, 2016 at 11:10 am
Hey
So I was dating a guy for 2 years and a week when he finally broke up. Ours wasn’t a very regular relationship. Firstly it was a first for both of us. Secondly the place v r from it’s not a very acceptable thing to b in relationships so v had to keep it a secret from everybody, which obviously made it very difficult to spend any time together. Still v have managed to sneek out nd spend time. Nd the times v have had were definitely amazing. There was ntn but pure love.
As of recent, the past few months, I wasn’t having d best time. I lashed out on him a few times. More over v had no chance to spend quality time together. V were only fighting. Nd then one day when v were out I shouted at him I’m front of everybody nd that is d day it crossed limits for him. After that for 2 months v continued but he lost d love. He continued bcuz I begged him try. But he himself told he dint feel the same way.
Now recently it became worse. He was breaking it off on text nd I was asking him to at least do it properly. To call me nd talk nd to meet up once, though it would b difficult given our situation. Nd yes I begged like a crazy woman. I annoyed him as well. But the thing Is I really love him. What v shared was amazing. I know I made a mistake nd I wasn’t emotionally balanced but I’m willing nd trying to make the changes. Vr Spsd to meet up tmrw to discuss. He says if it goes well v can b friends. I really don’t know what to do. He never spoke this way before nd the more I’ve pushed him this past month the worse it’s gotten.
Another thing is v play badminton together so vr always around each other. Except for when vr gone for tournaments. Hell b leaving soon for an international circuit nd v won’t b meeting for a month. I think this will b a good time for d no contact rule as well. I’m willing to give it time. I want to know what should I do immediately nd what r the chances in d long term. I’m willing to do anything possible. I realise it’s my mistake nd I want to mend it.
Cookie
May 22, 2016 at 3:43 am
I broke the NC 2 days back…initially he did not reply to me…I said I needed to know smtn as I was in a bit of trouble…then he replied…initially he was rude nd telling to get d conversation done with…I managed to calm him down saying I had my reasons to do so nd I never thought my ignoring would hurt u nd things like that…once he was calm I told him I’ll talk later but he was continuously asking me to stay nd apologised for being rude nd that it was great talking to me after so long..I definitely got to know that it had a huge huge impact on him since he had blocked me on one of the messengers…he said I had ‘disowned’ him…nd he was fine until the moment I texted him but now he’s shaken…being around me makes him weak…I had followed the thing abt uploading some nice pictures on social media nd all…nd the next day he asked me abt those pictures nd asked me to show them, though I said I would do it later..then he asked if I was seeing someone nd told me he de not try nd knows even I am not…he misses the intimacy but he’s happy being single…he got a bit desparate talking abt being in bed with someone at which I told him to not talk such things with me..he apologised saying he touched d wrong topic…so yeah I’ve also sort of built the madonna-slut thing or whatever it was I guess…he also called me a few times, out of which only one of the calls I received…Just talked for a minute nd then he wanted to text…so the thing is…he missed me obviously…he’s very much attracted to me…but he said he’s happy being single…if I continue it along the same line, will it get better?..what more can I do?…pls reply soon
EBR Team Member: Amor
May 24, 2016 at 12:08 pm
Yeah, that means he doesn’t miss you enough or he’s sensing you’re still just there.. I think it was too soon to talk to him and you should a jealousy move some time later on
Cookie
May 17, 2016 at 2:21 pm
Hoping to hear from u soon!
Cookie
May 8, 2016 at 3:49 am
Maybe because I was constantly in front of him nd ignoring him he was finding it so hard nd therefore feeling bad…but I did not reply Bcuz I felt the same that eventually he’ll just still say he doesn’t have feelings for me nd never admit to really missing me…I guess it’ll b better to start things over….he actually unblocked me after 2 days nd left me yet another msg before I left the place saying that he wanted to give me Smtn but since I’ve chosen to avoid him it’s all ok…the problem is that he’s not saying anything accepting the fact that he’s actually missing me…there r still abt 10 more days for nc to finish…by the end of it when I start talking again, will it b the same?…is he using the same excuse of giving me Smtn to convince himself also that he doesn’t miss me…it is sort of obvious that he is but he says he only wants to b friends…is there any way to make him realise?..I don’t think if I did not have feelings for someone anymore I would b wanting to talk to them this much even after almost 2 months…their avoiding me would not actually b hurting me so much!
EBR Team Member: Amor
May 9, 2016 at 2:30 am
no, it will not be the same.. treat it as a restart… like starting out as being friendly again first.. him wanting to give you something can be an excuse to just talk to you.. nc is actually supposed to help him realized but apart from that when he sees you’re doing well on your own, that can help him realize too..
Cookie
May 4, 2016 at 7:12 pm
He’s left me around 50 MSG’s in the past 4-5 days nd 4-5 calls nd I Havnt replied….he’s been trying to engage in conversations with me but I’ve been just ignoring him…he said he’s blocking me forever nd he blocked me right now….should I talk to him once or is it okay to continue nd?
EBR Team Member: Amor
May 8, 2016 at 2:17 am
50? that’s a lot. If it’s at least 10 and mostly positive it’s ok to break it.. but the thing with I remembered, is that he’s trying to friendzone you right? He doesn’t want to stop talking because he wants to be friends.. I hope you didn’t give in to his blocking.. because if he’s constantly messaging you to force you to be friends with him then you’re back to square one..
Cookie
April 30, 2016 at 2:50 am
So after what u said I decided that since this is not what I want I definitely don’t want to give him d satisfaction of always getting what he wants…I decided to do the NC nd see abt the friends thing after that since I guess hell b wanting to b friends at any point of time even later….so it’s been 10 days since our last talk when I had told him to take his time nd think abt things bcuz im noṭ really comfortable with being just friends…he msgd me once after that almost a week back…but I did not reply to that…now yesterday he came back to d place where v practice nd I totally ignored him….I did not even look at him while I carried on our usual things, laughing along with other people as usual…last night he again texted me…so should I once tell him that I’ll talk to him later or will that b breaking d NC?…nd what I’m doing is this okay?
EBR Team Member: Amor
May 1, 2016 at 12:25 pm
nope..that would be breaking nc.. don’t talk unless it’s really needed or it’s an emergency
Cookie
April 14, 2016 at 3:55 pm
So I was talking to him today after a long time properly…again the same things came up…initially when I explained to him abt why I can’t b frnds he was still trying to convince me but then later again the same things came up…he lost his cool…Nd it was like again him controlling the whole thing…that fine Vll stay away Nd all….Nd that I only wanted to talk to u Bcuz I had no one else to talk to…Nd I just don’t love u anymore…which is why I can’t b anything more than frnds…is there any way? Or have I really lost him
EBR Team Member: Amor
April 17, 2016 at 2:06 pm
that means you really have to decide.. walk away or stay as friends?
Cookie
April 12, 2016 at 4:46 am
I told him I can’t be friends with you and stopped replying for a while. He’s literally pleading me to stay friends and to not ignore him. How can I turn this situation into my advantage?
EBR Team Member: Amor
April 13, 2016 at 8:15 pm
If that’s you’re exact words, you can tell him instead that you’re not ready to be friends right now.. YOu appreciate that he wants, but you hope that he understands.. When you’re ready to be friends, you’ll get in touch with him.
Cookie
April 8, 2016 at 3:11 am
So here’s the thing….he said that he couldn’t stay 2 days without talking to me nd he wanted to share things…all he could think abt was me…nd he wants me in his life as a frnd and advisor nd for d support nd all nd not as a gf…I asked what was wrong in d relationship so he said he doesn’t want d blame and d responsibility of a relationship…so what I figure is ghaṭiya basically a relationship that he doesn’t want…so the thing here is maybe I should have completed the no contact right…I did it only for 10 days…should I do it again…will it b effective u think…what if v drift apart…frankly speaking maybe a committed nd srs relationship is not good for me too…so should I just go along…is it possible he would want to commit again…I told v could find a middle way…have smtn without so much responsibility nd commitment nd all…is that possible or a good idea
EBR Team Member: Amor
April 8, 2016 at 12:03 pm
if he says he wants to be friends only and then you stayed, that means you’re friendzoned.. you really have to risk losing him or stay as friends.. choose which one you would take… if you decide to restart nc, tell him you need time for yourself because you’re not comfortable with being friends
Cookie
April 6, 2016 at 4:16 am
I hadn’t spoken to him for the past 10 days…like I did not reply to his last text…in this time he had sent me 4-5 hey msgs…i had ignored them…then yesterday I texted him which was probably a mistake…he was asking again nd again why I hadn’t replied nd where had I been…nd he was telling so many things at once which might have happened with him in d past week or so…nd then later he said that u r one of my closest frnds nd thanx for d past few years…nd then he said he had got me smtn from his tour nd wanted to give it to me nd if v could meet today…I said sure..he asked if v should b together one last time and then apologised for asking that saying that meeting might not b a good idea…I told him that this way hell never b able to b around me nd vll see what happens…nd then he was like if v end up doing smtn it doesn’t mean v get back in d relationship…well what does this mean!!….the way he was talking I felt as though he really missed me not being there this some time…he was desperately telling me everything he’s probably wanted to this past week…nd then he wanted to see me…i could make it out bvuz of th way he was asking me repeatedly abt my stay nd all…nd then he’s like it doesn’t mean v get back….was talking to him after 10 days a bad idea…meeting him today is that a bad idea?…well probably ur reply will come a little later but I would like to know!…one thing is for sure the more space I took the better his behaviour has become…he never got me gifts before nd now he got me one without even me asking for it…is he friendzoning me…are things goin in d right direction?
Cookie
March 28, 2016 at 4:16 am
Oh I’m sorry I guess my comment did noṭ get posted…so ya till now whatever I said had a very clingy feel to it which is why I guess he was gtn irritated…whatever I was saying was coming out with te lets get back thing to it…so a few days back When he was starting to get irritated again, I told him that if u think I still want to get back with u that’s not the case nd I’m sorry for pressurising u these past few weeks into smtn totally against ur will…all of a sudden he was like finally u understand my situation nd that v don’t need to spoil our frndship nd all…since then v have been talking constantly…rather in a better way Than v used to before…so should I continue this or this is the high or promise of a good frndship I should leave him at…like Not talk for sometime
Cookie
March 26, 2016 at 10:29 am
I guess up until now whatever I was saying to him had that clingy feel to it Nd he was getting more Nd more irritated… It’s like everything I said implied that v should get back…a couple of days back v were talking Nd again he got moody so I told him that if u think that I’m still trying to get back with u that’s not d case…this was worse for me than u…Nd I apologised saying sorry for pressurising u into Smtn totally against ur will for the past few weeks specially since u hates ppl telling u what to do…all of a sudden he calmed down Nd he said finally u understand my situation…Nd after that saying that v don’t need to spoil our frndship…Nd thanx for everything it was all lovely..Nd since v have been in constant touch….he’s texting normally Nd calmly…
Well how should I go abt it now…continue being frnds??…just leave him randomly for sometime at this mood swing?
Cookie
March 21, 2016 at 5:53 pm
Idk..he was talking normally now…I asked him why had u blocked me just replied with an idk…he just doesn’t want to talk abt it at all!! He had blocked me also Bcuz I was constantly talking abt it the last time…he told me he forgot to unblock me Nd thought I wasn’t texting myself…
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 22, 2016 at 6:59 pm
With your previous comments, it looks like he just doesn’t want to admit that he acted out of emotion. Observe, if he communicates well move on to calls but if he continues to be like this moody, move on. He’s being emotionally manipulative and draining
Cookie
March 21, 2016 at 9:53 am
HesShould I continue talking?…on other topics nd all…I actually did not reply to him after that…he’s hardly ever blocked me this way…nd he’s flown off for his event which is pretty important for him…or should I just wait for him to text me again…or let it be no contact for a while
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 21, 2016 at 12:09 pm
talk to him about it calmly…
Hey, did I offend you in any way that I didn’t mean to? coz I was blocked in the other app.. If I did, just let me know so, I don’t accidentally do it again.. no hurt feelings okay? Just wondering
Cookie
March 20, 2016 at 6:04 pm
I frankly feel it’s his mood…bcuz v dint even talk abt anything nd when I had last texted him he was fine…very willing to b frnds…rather he had started d conversation…nd suddenly he lashed saying he doesn’t want anything…he’s always been very scared abt anything related to this relationship…nd I think he’s scared of letting things get hood again….this Mrng while texting whatever I tried to say…he just replied with I don’t want anything until after a while he blocked me…that really pissed me off…evng he had again replied to a different message on a different messenger….I dint even open it yet…I don’t think I should right?…one moment he blocks me nd then again he’s d one trying to start a conversation again….what’s going on here?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 21, 2016 at 8:24 am
yeah it’s like he’s avoiding certain topics..for of he’s like that talk to him about it calmly
Cookie
March 20, 2016 at 5:41 am
Gosh I really don’t know what’s happening…I texted him saying this nd he was so rude like I don’t want anything…no friendship ntn…till two days back he was normal…nd now suddenly he was like keep distance I don’t want anything nd things like that….he’s always been very moody but I donno I’m getting so scared…I donno what to do…things were getting good nd it’s like realising that he’s not letting them get good…I’m getting so scared….he’s saying things like he doesn’t want anything anymore…till two daya back it was abt taking time nd being normal…
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 20, 2016 at 10:03 am
why, what triggered him to say that? it’s just his mood? did he saw something that you did or is it what you said.. it can’t just because he’s feeling off
Cookie
March 19, 2016 at 1:57 pm
He just suddenly stopped replying….should I ask him or let it be?…nd turn this into no contact…nd in case he texts should I ignore his texts
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 19, 2016 at 3:57 pm
If he can stop replying whenever he wants, he has to be fair of you do that too… if you want, tell him you need space because it has been emotionally draining for you and you need this for your peace of mind.. don’t tell him for long
Cookie
March 18, 2016 at 5:05 pm
It’s so weird…one day hell b talking normally nd d next he won’t b even replying properly to me…I’m so confused…should I just give it time??…is it possible to do a no contact sort of a thing for a shorter period of time?….nd what if he contacts me during that time..I should ignore his messages? He gets offended by that
Cookie
March 17, 2016 at 4:46 pm
I’m actually myself giving the idea a pretty serious thought… But Well here’s the weird part…just yesterday evng I left….today Mrng was our last text…after that I don’t know where he was d whole day…not active on social media as well…But evng again since I hadn’t texted anything he srnt a text starting a totally random nd light nd ntn related to us conversation…This is what is confusing me…if I’m d one who texts it comes out as clingy…if I don’t then he does himself…nd I fear if I don’t respond properly or initiate texts myself sometimes, he might lose interest….or will it do d opposite….nd like I tried to leave d conversation at a high but before that would happen he suddenly again sent a one word reply which would b difficult to reply to…somehow preventing it to continue further
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 17, 2016 at 6:06 pm
You noticed it too.. When you don’t text, it’s when the guy suddenly starts texting. Okay, if you can manage to get the convo more interesting go ahead. I understand he suddenly sends a one reply, so you have to end the convo before it gets to the high point. End it politely though.
Cookie
March 17, 2016 at 1:06 pm
Ya he’ll b away…out of country…vll b seeing each other around after 20 days…he said v should continue talking…but should I go for no contact then?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 17, 2016 at 2:58 pm
For me you should do no contact
Cookie
March 17, 2016 at 2:55 am
Nd how do I make him see d new me. If I say anything nice he replies saying nice gesture probably thinking I’m saying it as a way to impress him.
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 17, 2016 at 11:42 am
hmmm of hr said you should break up, it means it’s better to do no contact and he will also be away for his circuit right?
Cookie
March 17, 2016 at 2:48 am
Yes I understand that.. His perspective of me won’t change in a day either I guess…but what should I do now…continue talking?….
Cookie
March 16, 2016 at 6:18 pm
Okay so he just started the conversation….in d end saying that maybe v should b away for a while…. I asked him to call it a no relationship no breakup situation….but he says he needs a break Nd that v will continue talking….if I improve v may b together some day…how should I go abt it
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 17, 2016 at 12:31 am
if he said you need to improve, rhat means he’s still seeing the old you.. 🙁
Cookie
March 16, 2016 at 5:31 pm
So he said that though v made out that day the love still hasn’t come back. I couldn’t control myself Nd it was nothing else. I just said that ya it doesn’t come back in one time. I donno he tells me that it’s only the physical attraction and ntn else. In the past 2 months v hadn’t even had that. He had been avoiding spending time with me saying he wouldn’t enjoy my company. I donno. I don’t want only sexual feelings arising from him Nd him getting used to getting it from me without any commitment.
Cookie
March 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Okay so in this time period should I continue initiating texting or should I wait for him to text?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 15, 2016 at 3:55 pm
You can intiate texts, or end the convo you’re having today at a high point politely so you can continue about it the next day or he can ask about it the next day.
Cookie
March 15, 2016 at 4:15 am
So v had gone out in a group that day nd had a really amazing nd fun day. By the end of it he was the one trying to get closer to me. V kissed but he dint say anything. Later he sent a text saying thank u for a great day. He has been texting more since then, but ntn abt what this means for our situation. I’m obviously too scared to ask abt it since it might lead to arguments again. Also tmrw I leave, so vll b away for almost a month. So should I let things continue or switch to no contact during this month?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 15, 2016 at 1:04 pm
Sorry for the late reply Cookie. Nope, don’t ask, continue to build rapport, even when he leaves and don’t talk about feelings and relationship status. Build rapport and attraction through texts that will lead to calls during this month, so that when he gets back it can be your first meet up again.
Cookie
March 14, 2016 at 5:00 pm
So v had gone out in a group yesterday. Had an amazing and really fun day after months. By the end of it he was only d one trying to get closer to me. V kissed as well. But he dint say anything. Later for the first time in long he texted me saying thanx for d great day had a lot of fun nd then a normal conversation followed. V have been texting more since then but I’m scared ṭI aak him what is our current situation. So should I clear it out or give it time. Also tmrw I’ll leave and v won’t b seeing each other for a month. So should I let this continue or go for no contact?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 15, 2016 at 1:04 pm
Sorry for the late reply Cookie. Nope, don’t ask, continue to build rapport, even when he leaves and don’t talk about feelings and relationship status. Build rapport and attraction through texts that will lead to calls during this month, so that when he gets back it can be your first meet up again.
Cookie
March 12, 2016 at 6:20 pm
The thing is I want to get back with him…so I want ur advice as to what I should do…by being friends it will b better or by following no contact? Which has better chances of a positive result
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 13, 2016 at 6:24 am
you can start with being friendly after no contact..and then build enough rapport to lead to calls and then enough and rapport and attraction to lead to dates again
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 12, 2016 at 3:24 pm
HI Cookie,
After the talk, if ever he wants to be friends, do you want to do no contact?
Cookie
March 12, 2016 at 11:18 am
Also In d past two years there hasn’t been a single day v haven’t texted. V have fought nd decided to take time off nd still he’s the one who would text the next day. Even these past few days he always replied to my texts. I shut my phone for 3 days nd again there were a few texts from him. When I did reply he asked why I hadn’t replied yet. Nd also ve arkuṇḍ each other. Ne on my ace he won’t show angeṛ nd hell talk to me properly aa if everything is fine. He says he’s normal abt everything nd I should b too.
B
March 9, 2016 at 3:52 pm
My ex boyfriend broke up with me last month and I’m still in the no contact stage and it’s been 23 days since our last conversation which I called him begging him to take me back. Which at that time he told me that he already made up his mind and that I need to accept it and move on.. I miss him so much and I really regret calling and texting numerous times after the breakup and begging him to stay. It seems like if I do contact him after the nc period that I would still be the “weak” one that’s reaching out. Although the thing is, he agreed that he still wants to be friends with me and nothing else and that the reason he broke up with me is that he needs to work on himself and that he’s not ready to be in a relationship right now. I’ve only discover this website not long ago and ive already purchased two of the e books, and I feel like like I still need some time to improve myself as it says on the e books but I’m almost close to the 30 day mark, should I pro long it for longer if I’m still in the middle of trying to make myself better emotionally and physically? And also, I’m just wondering if you think there’s still a chance that we can be together in the future? Even if he says that he just wants to be friends and doesn’t want a relationship at the present time? We’ve had our issues and I guess it was for the best, but I haven’t lost hope about out relationship at all and really want him back. Do you think the fact that he still wants me in his life and to stay friends is a good sign that things will work out later on?
B
March 30, 2016 at 3:59 am
Hi there! So I texted him again after 35 of doing no contact and we started talking like normal and after the first texts he started calling me first and initiating conversations first and we’ve been talking, I thought everything was going well until recently he tells me that he wants to be friends with benefits, and wants to meet up for that, I then was hesitant to agree, but cos I let my emotions takeover I said yes to it and we haven’t done anything yet but I’m planning on telling him that I don’t want to be friends with benefits cos it’s a bad idea, but I’m scared that I would be pushing him further away and I don’t want that to happen at all, I’m not sure if he still has feelings for me or not but I know that I still so it’s not good, how can I make him not only want me for sex and what is some things I can do now that would make him want me back as his girlfriend? By the way we haven’t seen each other in real life yet we’ve just been talking on the phone
EBR Team Member: Amor
April 3, 2016 at 7:23 am
That’s not a good sign. That means that’s just what he really wants.
B
March 17, 2016 at 2:23 pm
I’ve reached the day 30 of nc and I feel like I want to message him again sooner or later, although I’m just really scared of the outcome of how it will turn out :/ my friends say that it’s a bad idea to contact him since I haven’t heard from him during the nc period. They have said that if he really wanted to still be friends with me he should have contacted me by now. Should I be worried? I feel like since he hasn’t tried to contact me he probably doesn’t want to hear from me, and that’s what I’m scared of, even though he agreed that he wanted to stay friends with me, I can’t help but wonder if he might have changed his mind or anything like that. . I hope not, should I give it some more time before contacting him or hold I just give it a go now and see how it turns out? Eve though I’m quite scared of how it would turn out
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 17, 2016 at 4:55 pm
They have a point. And because of what he said, it depends if you want to initiate a text after to see if he missed you or if he’s willing to start as friends after nc and then build rapport and attraction because the truth is, he made it clear that he just wants to be friends. And if he still thinks that way, it just depends on whether you want to try out as friends first again.
B
March 11, 2016 at 1:00 am
I hope so, I’m doing better than I was before but it still doesn’t change the fact that I still wa nt him back, although I started going on his Facebook profile and saw that he changed his profile picture and he was looking really good, I started to get sad and jealous for some reason and it seemed like he was doing better when I’m not there, I then started to feel like crap again. It seems like I’m back to square one with my emotions, how can I start to improve myself physically and emotionally without thinking that I need to do this mainly to get him back but for myself aswell? I still do want him back although I feel like if I contact him later on and I still havent really healed emotionally, but I don’t want to pro long it to the point where he’ll move on from me completely.
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 11, 2016 at 1:51 am
Choose activities that you really love.. ones that you know you enjoy enjoying..the ones you’ve been putting off..thinking of building a world apart from him because even of you get back together, it’s very important to have your own life, so the relationahip wont be suffocating
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 9, 2016 at 9:11 pm
Hi B,
since it’s a general breakup..i think you have the chance.. You just need to rebuild rapport and attraction. You can for 45 days..and then make the remaining days active and post in social media..
Katie
March 9, 2016 at 1:11 am
Hello
So my boyfriend and I broke up a few weeks ago and it just seemed very odd. He said he didn’t want to make me aggravated anymore and said that i was “Free”. After we broke up he still cuddled for a little bit, held my hands as i cried and talked, kissed me goodbye, then wouldn’t leave until i looked him in the eyes and said goodbye. I believe that he left me because he thought I didn’t care as much for him as he did me and that isn’t true.
I begged a little in the beginning but then started the ncr. I just don’t know how to start the conversation to tell him I’m sorry for making him feel that way. I would nag and bug him and sometimes make him feel bad on accident because we work different hours. He worked early in the morning and I work over nights. He would be tiered when we would hang out and then fall asleep early and of course I would over react. People told me to ask him out to dinner so we can talk but I’m afraid he will say no. I was wondering how would I approach him so I can tell him everything I have learned from the nc period and that I want to give us another try and show him that he is worth the fight.
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 9, 2016 at 6:48 pm
Hi Katie,
we’re not really sure if that’s the reason and also, going at it to gi back with him right ahead is risky.. You would also appear to be chasing him..
Build rapport first.. try to be friends again at the start
Is this real life
March 8, 2016 at 7:48 pm
This is pretty long winded! After two years together, we broke up (he broke up with me) over the holidays. I was devastated. He said that his feelings for me hadn’t changed, but that he was unhappy in our relationship. We had broken up a few times last year, so I figured this would be the same. He’s an extremely sensitive and intelligent man, and he always seems to hide his feelings. I am less sensitive, and always willing to talk about/work through whatever problems we faced. He felt that nothing had changed in our relationship (it had), and that I would always be the same. The last two months have gone between promises to be friends, to my begging, crying, constant calling/texting, and pushing for him to try again with me. He said that he thinks it’s best that we both move on, and that he can’t be in my life anymore. He’s told me that he’s ready to move on and start dating. I’m only on day two on nc, but need advice moving forward! How should I proceed after nc, considering that I broke the rules on begging?! I’m working on things to better myself during this time, and feel really strong and good about this, but I also am just unsure of how to proceed after nc! Help!
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 9, 2016 at 5:34 pm
I think you should be more focused on the now.. You’re just two days in nc, so make the most of the rest of it.. because if you do, what you will do after it will be easier.. It’s okay that you begged before nc.. forgive yourself and focus on healing and making yourself happy during nc.. it’s okay to feel sad. That’s normal. YOu’re human. What’s more important is what you do about it. Be proactive in the now, so you can appreciate what you have
Taylor
February 29, 2016 at 6:56 am
Hey there,
So my situation is a little complicated and much over due for fixing 🙁
My ex and I broke up on Xmas eve but we’re still “together” working on things. The main problem in our relationship that caused the breakup was space. I had lived with him for a semester and since my living situation was very complicated I had no where to go for a couple months and he was supportive enough to help me. He got a little annoyed by me being there all the time (comepletely understandable) and we started getting into dumb arguments. He gave me many warnings about it and I tried to leave to give him space but seeing as how I didn’t have many places to go he made me stay because he didn’t want me to have no where to sleep. Anyways after the “break up” we were still acting as we were together but constantly reinforcing that problems we needed to fix. I started to get very emotional at this time because I was scared of losing him. He started to be annoyed by it. But he was always very reassuring that he loved me and that we would be best friends even if we didn’t make it and he’d always be there for me which I didn’t argue with, I know I would want him there as my friend if not my boyfriend, he’s an amazing friend. This was happening all the way until this week. A couple weeks ago, we found out I was pregnant. He was very supportive of my decision and even though it was hard we decided to abort it, and he stuck by my side through surgery and recovery and told me how much he loved me etc. He even held me and cried because of how worried he was. This week had been hard due to recovery and I hadn’t seen him much. Thursday he invited me over to talk about how I was feeling. he got frustrated because he said just cause I’m sad about it doesn’t mean he has to help (harsh, I know) and we hung out as normal. After this I decided to change myself for the positive and reinforce my power and be an adult about the situation. He was very pleased with this, we hung out the following days as normal but with a changed attitude in me. Last night, we were getting ready to go out, driving down the street barely leaving he got mad out of no where and told me to take him home. I did, but I drove around the block and came back. He wanted me to leave but I stayed and tried to get him to talk (huge mistake) he grew so annoyed that he started saying he hated me and wish I never came into his life and I was pathetic etc. eventually he angrily said he will go with me and we left (confusing) and in the car I calmly told him he is over reacting and tried to ask why he is mad but he told me to shut up. When I did he kept saying “omg she finally shut up thank god” I laughed at this quite a bit cause it was so stupid haha and it made him more mad so I gladly drove him home. He told me not to contact him and I didn’t. 1 hr later he texted me saying he was sorry (twice) called me twice and texted again “I’m sorry, I did do too much, take care” (too much as in over react) I didn’t reply till the morning I said “I accept your apology, I’m sorry too” and he replied “sorry I really over reacted. Hope you do well take care” again. By this time I was initiating no contact. About an he ago however I noticed he deleted the picture of me on his Instagram. Naturally worried, I texted him saying “I hope you do too” he then blocked me from his phone. So I sent one last “goodbye” very mature and heartfelt because I wasn’t sure if I’d get to again. He then blocked me on everything. Now I have no way to contact at all. I really feel confident and positive about my self and the changes I will make and that eventually I’ll get him back at least as the Bestfriend he is to me. But rn I feel a little discouraged, he might not unblock me at the end of no contact and he won’t see how well I’m doing. Do I have any hope with this? Please help.
Taylor
March 1, 2016 at 5:43 pm
Okay thank you for your advice! I’ll get back to you at the end of NC.
Taylor
March 1, 2016 at 5:14 pm
No we aren’t. I’ve been at my moms for the last few months.
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 1, 2016 at 5:20 pm
okay..even if he blocked you, it doesn’t mean he won’t check your profile..he can do that with a help from friend but nc should really be more about you..heal first.. finish nc first and then we’ll see it from there
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 1, 2016 at 9:15 am
Hi Taylor,
I just want to make sure..you’re not loving together anymore?
Alice
February 28, 2016 at 1:46 am
So I started dating this guy 5 months ago. He applied for the Air Force a year before we met, which was fine and I supported him 100%, but 2 weeks ago he just got accepted. I felt horrible – especially since I was just about to tell him I loved him the next time we physically saw each other. Both of didn’t want to do the whole LDR thing since he’s been hurt by them in the past and I don’t want him to resent me in the just over a year training he has states away. Yet this is also where we differ. I wanted us to try again when he got stationed back only a few hours from home and he doesn’t want that pressure. He doesn’t want me to hold on if things don’t turn out that way since he thinks it’s unhealthy. I don’t think so. I want to hold on because he’s an amazing guy and first and foremost we were friends before we dating. A lot has happened recently with friends leaving for overseas, others not talking to me because I was tired of being the only one to start conversations and called them out on it, others working multiple jobs while studying, others getting married and others officially ending our friendship because they found other people in their life. It was in this where I just cracked when he can’t even say that we could try again. I felt like its just another person saying I don’t matter. In the same day I told him I loved him, he broke with me. Now he knows that I need him right now and that I desperately want us to try again. He also knows that I was organising a present for him (an “Open When” present) for when he leaves. In these letters I do tell him of why I love him, when I realised I loved him and my hopes for the future. I don’t expect him to read them straight away so hopefully that will be fine. Hopefully he’ll realise that people do care about him and people think he’s worth something.
Anyway… ranting.
Because he’s going to be away with barely any internet and poor reception I’m wondering how this will change? He won’t call me, I’ve told him not to when I would rather him talk to his family then me. Emails are the only way we can communicate and some other sites have said don’t follow the no contact rule since he will need that support while he’s gone and I don’t want him to forget me. With the friends I usually hang out with an have those ‘fun’ pictures with gone I can’t do them right now and I really need to focus on my last semester of university so I can get a good job once I graduate. I also plan to get more involved with Scouting, getting fit, earning money to pay back my HECS and get a new hobby. I was thinking just one email a week unless he wrote back in response. If he doesn’t, the 7 day wait starts again. What else can I do? How else can I get him back when he comes home and make sure he doesn’t find a long term girl while he’s there?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 28, 2016 at 2:59 pm
Hi Alice
Before I give my two cents.. You need to read this
Getting An Army, Military Or Navy Ex Boyfriend Back
Jessica
February 22, 2016 at 1:42 pm
I have completed no contact, and have been working to improve myself. I initiated conversation and I felt it was mostly positive. I ended the conversation and it was short, but he was being mostly receptive toward what I was saying, even though his responses were still short. I am now wondering, that I am in contact with him, how long should I wait between conversations? A couple days, or is it okay to initiate conversation with him days in a row? I want to be sure I’m not bothering him too much.
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 23, 2016 at 12:47 pm
Hi Jessica,
you can do the tide theory if you want.. or refer to other text styles here
EBR 022- How To Text Your Ex Boyfriend
T
February 20, 2016 at 9:35 am
So I was working abroad and met this guy while he was on holiday. He was there for a period of four days and it just felt so easy. We talked constantly throughout my time there and him in the U.K. I was in Spain. I was due to come home in the 6 weeks but he flew out to surprise me two weeks before I came home and it was so nice. No one had ever done that. I was sceptical at first and although always replying and admitting I liked him I held off on the ‘official boyfriend and girlfriend’ as I had been hurt previously and I hadn’t planned on meeting anyone as soon as him. He was happy to wait and told me so, he just wanted to be with me and me be his. I flew home and we were inseparable and it felt so EASY which I hadn’t had in a long time. He made me laugh constantly and I honestly felt so happy. He constantly communicates with me, is romantic, buys me flowers every week, flew me to Venice as a surprise and I really felt his efforts of attention and love made me fall for the person he is. Made me realise there are other people out there that can treat you properly. Moving on 6 months I have been feeling a bit down, triggered by an argument with a family member and we’ve been arguing. I’m not sure if I’ve took it out on him but things that never bothered me now do. He feels unhappy and like he can’t do anything right. That’s not how I want him to feel. We had a massive argument 6 days ago and I stormed out of his place. We didn’t speak for a few days and when I got in contact he said he’d felt fine all week without me and just wanted to be on his own and concentrate on his business. I got so upset that he had ended it. I hounded him for a day or so (unlike me, but I had to let him know I cared and it wasn’t him). Eventually he said he was confused and he didn’t know what he wanted. He’s been having doubts about us but couldn’t tell me. He said I don’t put pics of him on social media, I don’t want children and he feels like a secret boyfriend (he’s met all my family and friends) i – I’m not hiding anything, it’s just scary for me as I’m scared of being hurt. He said he didn’t want to be with me, now he’s confused and now he’s agreed to meet up to talk on Monday or Tuesday after this weekend. He just wants some space. I don’t know what to expect or how to approach. I can be very cold and he’s told me that when I’m angry so although no contact sounds great ( I will do this until Monday/Tuesday) I don’t want to come across the wrong way …please help me.
T
February 20, 2016 at 2:43 pm
Thank you. I’ll update once I’ve spoken. If he meets me. I’m worried he won’t. But as I asked him to let me know if it was over, a break he needed or some space. He asked for space and said he’d meet to talk. So I’ll take that as a positive for now…
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 20, 2016 at 11:58 am
Hi T,
it’s good that you’re going to talk.. Be calm and explain where yiu’re coming from.. don’t blame him and telk him you understand how he feels though you didn’t mean to make him feel that way.. Listen to him more.. let him finish eveything he says so you’ll know how to answer
Brittany
February 18, 2016 at 9:59 pm
Hi my boyfriend of 1 year and 9 months broke up with me yesterday he said it’s been quite a few months he’s been thinking about it because he’s not been feeling us anymore and just feels like things have changed he said he still loves me but he’s tried and gone from blaming me and himself and other things to just feeling like it’s not a phase he just doesn’t feel it is anymore now recently in the past few months we have been constantly arguing and pissing each other of also he’s a guy who really needs his space at times and I never gave that space to him fully and I think that’s why he’s feeling what he’s feeling but he doesn’t agree with me he says he feels like he’s made the right decision I begged for him once but it just didn’t get me anywhere ,on the night this happened he said we can be friends for sure but after today and speaking to him face to face he said he prefers no contact and when I asked why he said more likely he’s going to realise if he misses me enough to get back with me or not but I don’t know what to do he’s the love of my life I want him back but he says he’s completely over and I told him instead he can have space and see how he feels but he says it won’t change anything and he’s not going through a phase he’s had a lot of time to think about this so I just I don’t know what to do to get him back I’m devastated
Brittany
April 20, 2016 at 8:29 pm
He says he won’t get back with me because he’s lost respect for me since the breakup because of how I’ve been acting and been so flirtatious with other guys
EBR Team Member: Amor
April 21, 2016 at 2:10 pm
then it’s better to move on and start over by yourself.. if you push, you would just show you’re chasing him and that will make him respect you less.
Brittany
April 16, 2016 at 1:45 am
He’s going to university in September and the university is out of the town I live in he will be a 6hour drive away from me so I only have 5 months to really either get him back or not please is there nothing else I can do??what if he moves onto someone els by a year or 6 months
EBR Team Member: Amor
April 18, 2016 at 5:03 am
Don’t push it too hard because it will show as being clingy.. just go with the flow and enjoy, if it’s not looking good before he goes, then it’s better to move on.. 5 months is long enough to try and know if everything is working out.
Brittany
April 13, 2016 at 1:29 am
I feel hopeless it’s been two months but he’s recently even changed his words to he never sees us getting back not even in the future and that he doesn’t want to give me any false hope Im going to stop sleeping with him but what else can I do please help me I feel hopeless I really don’t know what to do
EBR Team Member: Amor
April 14, 2016 at 4:48 am
Hi Brittany,
I remember you.. You really have to start over.. because he’s associated you with being fwb.. You have to move on and establish and let time give you a restart..maybe a 6 months to 1 year..
Brittany
April 13, 2016 at 1:25 am
I feel hopeless it’s been two months but he’s recently even changed his words to he never sees us getting back not even in the future and that he doesn’t want to give me any false hope Im going to stop sleeping with him but what else can I do please help me I feel hopeless
EBR Team Member: Amor
April 14, 2016 at 4:48 am
Hi Brittany,
I remember you.. You really have to start over.. because he’s associated you with being fwb.. You have to move on and establish and let time give you a restart..maybe a 6 months to 1 year..
Brittany
March 21, 2016 at 10:40 pm
Yeah but he’s just replied with how he doesn’t want ther to be the expectation of a relationship because it will end up in disappointment he wants it to be like if anything happens it happens as a surprise but for me right now I feel like cutting the sex off and just trying to talk everyday and start to have a closer friendship and bond
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 28, 2016 at 12:06 pm
that’d good.. it’s better to start off as just friends again
Brittany
March 20, 2016 at 2:15 pm
He’s confusing he said he’s not moving on and not doing anything with anyone but me so he’s staying loyal to me and only having sex with me but me but we aren’t together because he says he feels things have changed and he’s still physically attracted to me but we don’t have that mental connection or bond anymore but now that I know that I feel like well I want him to still be physically attracted so the sex is ok I just need to build up the mental connection and the only way I can do that is by just starting to talk more often and getting closer to him like the sex gives us a reason to hang out and talk aswell so it makes it easier to bond but do you have any tips on how I can reconnect with him mentally and bring that connection up
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 21, 2016 at 5:03 am
have you told him that you don’t want to be just there for sex?
Brittany
March 19, 2016 at 5:43 pm
We’re still having sex is that going to affect anything
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 20, 2016 at 7:56 am
if he said he’s not commiting, sadly yes.. it means you’re back to being just friends with benefits
Brittany
March 17, 2016 at 8:52 pm
It’s been a month I’ve started to just pop up to him and talk like we used to
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 19, 2016 at 7:25 am
okay.. Good Luck Brittany!
Brittany
March 15, 2016 at 7:41 pm
Yeah probably but seriously if he says he never sees us getting back then is there a point in me even trying
Brittany
March 14, 2016 at 9:48 pm
Today somebody told me he was going to have sex or was having sex with someone I got mad I assumed he wouldn’t care because he said he’s completely over with me so I confronted him calmly i told him if he does hav sex with another girl it’s his choice but he will ruin any chance he might ever have with me and I’m never going to even go o him he will just mess up any chance of having me back (even thought it’s me who wants him back) he got angry almost stressed about it he as trying to prove his innocence and telling me h wants to know how so he can at least try and figure out why they would say that out of no where it affected him badly but I asked him why is it affecting you when you said you are completely done and never getting back with me he said it’s not about that but it seemed like it was?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 15, 2016 at 1:39 pm
Is he saying that somebody is spreading lies about him? Maybe that’s his concern because somebody is making him look bad.
Brittany
March 13, 2016 at 11:19 am
My birthday is coming up soon and I’m inviting my past ex’s because there good friends now but I. Not sure if I should invite him or not I just told a friend to let him know he’s invited because I didn’t want to do the inviting I felt weird was I right or should I have just invited him myself
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 14, 2016 at 5:52 am
yes that’s right.. at least he knows he can come
Brittany
March 12, 2016 at 4:42 pm
Are these good signs ?do they mean anything or show any sort of thing that could mean theres a chance I’ll get him back and he’s staring to miss me?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 13, 2016 at 4:45 am
Yeah, it is..but don’t jump right ahead..observe, take it slow, keep your ground
Brittany
March 12, 2016 at 2:11 pm
He messaged me telling me he hopes I’m not drinking I replied with an emoji of the eyes because I didn’t want to answer the questionso he replied with a sad face as in he’s said that I am and he cares I haven’t replied and I don’t want to I’m going to just not repond is that ok ?but what does all of this mean him messaging me trying to look out for me ?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 12, 2016 at 3:34 pm
Yeah, he’s used to talking to you and maybe he’s asking you out of his memory of your routine
Brittany
March 11, 2016 at 7:57 pm
He’s being weird like he’s not said anything to me he just stares at me he doesn’t look like he’s missing me or going to come back but he told his friend that he’s been asking for advice of his mates and he doesn’t know how to feel he just doesn’t feel it anymore basically the same things he said at the start but I’ve started to dress nicely and be more confident although it’s only been 3 days no contact it’s been 1month. Early since the breakup why isn’t it hitting him yet
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 12, 2016 at 12:58 pm
it’s too early to have an effect..take it slow
Brittany
March 10, 2016 at 11:42 am
Everyone says be casual just act natural and because I see him everyday it’s very hard to do no contact how do I deal
With it ?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 10, 2016 at 11:56 pm
just be distant and don’t initiate a convo,nor look at him…if he initiates..answer directly then excuse yourself politely…
Brittany
March 9, 2016 at 8:20 pm
Yeah I am I’ve just stopped now and just getting on with my life also he still stares at me and I’ve been trying to do no contact but we go to the same
College so he sees me
Very often and says hi what shall I do ?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 9, 2016 at 10:12 pm
be distant, answer him directly and politely and then excuse yourself..
Brittany
March 8, 2016 at 12:33 am
We talked again today he told me up even if he’s emotionally driven towards me he still wouldn’t get back with me it’s just the type of person he is he doesn’t go back to ex’s ever and that I shouldn’t be confused because he’s made it clear we aren’t getting back together although he said for now he’s sure but he doesn’t know and can’t speak for the future he’s just sure of now I told him I’m giving it until he goes of to university which is in September until then if nothing changes then I’ll let go and move on completely but right now were friends with benefits and the sex is actually bringing us closer it’s making us talk more and laugh together more than we used to but I still don’t know after everything he’s said and all the strong words about how he really doesn’t see us getting back together what should I do should i don’t know how to get him back
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 9, 2016 at 10:00 am
Well the good thing is at least you’re happy but that’s the reason why we don’t approve of being friends with benefits because you’ll just be the friend he has sex with.. I stick to my previous advice.. stop sex.. and the fact that he knows you still love him makes you the chaser..
If you want you can do my previous advice, if you think you’re ready for it..
Brittany
March 6, 2016 at 11:33 am
So right now we don’t talk unless like it’s to arrange to basically have sex so we can go a full week without talking does that ruin the chances of no contact working if I was willing to try that next of this doesn’t work?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 7, 2016 at 12:41 pm
Sorry, I don’t get it.. Right now, you only talk for sex, and it’s been a week of no talking? or you want to try a week of no talking and then talking to him again after that?
Brittany
March 5, 2016 at 11:34 am
If I see friends with benefits doesn’t work and I want to start doing no contact do you think it would still work or be effective ?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 6, 2016 at 5:41 am
most of the time if it’s done repeatedly, the effwct is less or you have to do it longet, for the other person to see you really have changed
Brittany
March 4, 2016 at 11:40 pm
I will be cold towards him but honestly that’s all I can do I feel like cutting him off fully knowing the type of guy he is will do nothing but push him further away and give him more of a reason not to have to even talk to me
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 5, 2016 at 10:10 am
if that’s not what you really want to do, don’t do it.. at least you have options.. do what gives you of peace of mind first if it doesn’t work then try other methods
Brittany
March 3, 2016 at 7:40 pm
I totally understand your concern it if I just let him be he won’t come back and I’m loosing any chance I have with him if I think he’s the one and love him in going to be willing to do anything risky or not
Brittany
March 2, 2016 at 9:40 pm
I totally understand but I’m getting on with life like I feel amazing with me and contempt at the moment and even if he does come back or want me back that won’t be much of a big deal it will be beneficial and obviously unexpected and lovely but my survival is no longer based upon his existence in my life I’m sure New York is full of better guys even if it doesn’t work out but I want to ask you personally being friends with advantages&benefits has that ever worked for anyone your aware of?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 3, 2016 at 11:33 am
actually it doesn’t.. it may appear to you that it will get him hooked..because of course that’s whay guys love but it will put you in a position of less respect in his view
Brittany
March 1, 2016 at 7:34 pm
He said before he didn’t want to disrespect me because he felt like he would only come to me for sex after sometime and not stick to his word of hanging out aswell&i understand what your saying but I want to ask you does it not sound like it will work or at least for now it’s my only hope seen as I know he will just go and get on with life if I let him but my plan is to be friends with benefits for like 2/3 weeks then start to hang out aswell go out to eat or cinema for example and once I do all of this subconsciously he will be changing his perspective of me as being the girl who’s not bringing him any stress on e this happens I will start plYing the ungettable girl I will start not responding or responding late giving short dead replies and ignoring him then once all my standards are back in place he will want me again although no having no contact his useless because he’s firm on his decision and will simply get on with life or move on I need to make him fall for me again in a specific way which does not involve leave him alone as knowing him well it won’t help you get what I mean do I make any sense?your feedback?
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 2, 2016 at 3:05 pm
oh okay.. you mean you want him to get hooked with you first..that’s tricky.. and dangerous..it can work but once you start to stop the sex and he goes back to ignoring you or getting angry because you suddenly became cold, just be prepared with that.. but at least you would see what his intention really is.. but just be careful not getting more hurt in the process..
Brittany
March 1, 2016 at 8:56 am
I know how it sounds but it’s the only option to show him
Again I’m the one or bring back any emotion because I’ve told him we will hang out as well as this now once I get him like really into it I’m going to suddenly cut it all off without telling him
Then start no contact and wait for results
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 1, 2016 at 4:15 pm
He himself said your way is disrespectful.. he doesn’t want to do that to you..
He may go back to sex with you because he can see you want it but it will not cause him to love you again..but of course.. I can’t stop you.. Honestly, I don’t want you to get hurt more in the long run..but if this is really your way to prove or learn then by all means do it..
Brittany
February 29, 2016 at 12:52 am
I told him let’s be friends with benefits he agreed because I just convinced him into it but I regret it now it feels like it’s nothing but a beat but I don’t want to loose him so what do I do now I feel like by keeping him close and agreeing to not have anyone else not for me or him secures him until I can show him there’s more to it than sex but for now it’s my only option I don’t know what to do
EBR Team Member: Amor
March 1, 2016 at 7:12 am
No, don’t do that.. lose him than lose your self respect.. If you really want a someone to love you, you have to show them how by your standards.. I think it’s better to really move on.. You’re not ready.. He may chase you when you start to move on but if you still don’t know what you’re standards are.. it will come back to you chasing him… Love yourself Brittan because that’s the only way you can let other people love you too
Brittany
February 28, 2016 at 9:26 pm
I popped up to him he said he missed me but he said he’s not changed his mind and that he still thinks the same thing he said he just wants to be friends and he really doesn’t see us getting back together atall he said what happens happens but right now he can’t see us ever getting back or him feeling the same agAin about me he said he still is physically attracted but it isn’t enough and that he wants no time because it will change nothing he just wants friends I feel hopeless what do I do is there any chance ?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 29, 2016 at 12:30 pm
I think it’s because it’s too early.. he is just starting to miss you…hmm..that’s why most of the time we dont’recommend asking about the feelings and relationships right after nc… it depends on you.. are you willing to do full nc or move on?
Brittany
February 28, 2016 at 5:26 pm
Yes he was but he only messaged once and when I ignored it it put him off which I predicted I think I should do no contact as in I should never be the one to message first until at least 21 days but if he messages me I should reply that’s All not push for a conversation or be too nice just be casual ?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 29, 2016 at 8:43 am
Oh you mean if he messages within no contact? Hmm.. actaully that’s against the rules.. but of course if you want to do, we can’t stop you.. The purpose why no contact doesn’t want you to reply is to establish a restart. If you will reply, that can also be risky because it’s like he knows you’re still there, and we don’t know if it really won’t lead to a convo..
Brittany
February 28, 2016 at 2:22 pm
But he’s not like that if I ignore him he will be pushed away he will just move on and no matter how he feels he will ignore it and get on with his life that’s why I feel like the no contact rule wouldn’t work for him well it would but when he does pop up ignoring him wouldn’t help to me?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 28, 2016 at 4:01 pm
But you said he was saying hi, staring, messaging, it looks like it is but of course if it goes on too long, he will move on.. So, for me just do 21 days.. And also, focus on you.. I remember you gave into him for sex and he was even the one who said he doesn’t want to disrespect you right? Build respect and value for yourself.. Know your worth.. The good thing I see after nc is that if he comes back, he will have more respect for you if you learn to respect yourself too.. I don’t want you finishing nc and then ending up with a more bruised self esteem.. Let him be an addition to your already fabulous life.. Because if you really love yourself, then that means you can give true love too when you get into a relationship. YOu’re going into it because of love, not need.
Brittany
February 27, 2016 at 7:13 pm
Yeah I’m going to make no effort with him hopefully it will make him chase or want to come back but with the no contact rule should I just leave that and if he does contact me I’ll just be casual and not push for a conversation or anything or no still follow the no contact rule
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 28, 2016 at 1:22 pm
actually, you really have to ignore hin..unless it’s an emergency of course
Brittany
February 27, 2016 at 11:30 am
It’s been a week before I role it and I woke up this morning to find he’s liked my most recent Instagram picture even though he saw it yesterday
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 27, 2016 at 12:40 pm
hmmm.. it’s only been a week of nc? I think you should still keep your distance. let him work for you
Brittany
February 27, 2016 at 1:00 am
He messaged me today saying hi but I didn’t reply so he said forget it then after 3hourd I replied saying hey he said it doesn’t matter and I said okok to show it doesn’t really bother me then he put a snapchat up saying he got stabbed which was obvious he was trying to get my attention but I didn’t give it him and later on someone asked him he said it was a joke but he never ever plays these sort of jokes what does this all mean because I broke the no contact rule shall I start again or shall I try another method
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 27, 2016 at 10:49 am
yeah yiu have to restart it, but the thing is, the more you restart the less it’s effect.. He will notice your pattern and later on just ignore you… how many days are you into nc before breaking?
Brittany
February 26, 2016 at 2:13 pm
Your rightdoyputhink if I completely ignore his hi and stares and bye actions or the glancing back he will be more confused and want the urge to speak to me and ask why or something.
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 27, 2016 at 6:48 am
if he’s bot approaching you now, he probably still wont but of course he will wonder why you’ve changed
Brittany
February 25, 2016 at 4:59 pm
He told my friend he’s sticking to his word but then why is he doing all the staring like he changed my name on his phone to a ‘.’ So it’s clear he’s affected but I don’t get it
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 26, 2016 at 7:28 am
well, actions speak louder than words
Brittany
February 25, 2016 at 12:06 pm
??
Brittany
February 24, 2016 at 7:25 pm
He’s been saying hi like in a awkward way as if he’s nervous and I can’t ignore it but I don’t understand the staring like today he stared a couple of times then he even glanced back after walking past me and my guy friend?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 25, 2016 at 2:20 pm
that’s a good sign. it means he’s interested
Brittany
February 23, 2016 at 6:42 pm
I’ll just ignore him but what if he looks like he’s just gotten over me and moves on he’s a stubborn type of guy he just isn’t the typical guy that’s although I’ve noticed he stares at me for a few seconds even for a minute or just glances since the break up
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 24, 2016 at 10:12 am
just let him be.. it’s his way of getting you to come to him..you’re basically doing his own tactic.. but he doesn’t know it
Brittany
February 22, 2016 at 11:02 am
So I won’t contact him atall but because we see each other everyday at we go to the same college do I even say hi or smile if he does see me or even make eye contact or no just fully ignore him and show how fine I am ?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 23, 2016 at 11:49 am
yes just ignore him during nc.. limit contact and interactions with him
Brittany
February 21, 2016 at 3:35 pm
But how do I make him fall for me again shall I not contact him until he contacts me and even then be hard to reach or get?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 22, 2016 at 9:14 am
that’s actually the basis of no contact.. You can’t contact him, to have a kind of reset and to give him time to miss you..To do it right, you have to improve yourself physically, emotionally socially and gain confidence to be attractive.. Be the ungettable girl.. It’s like moving on but not moving on.. Men are attracted first visually and then they stay because of the personality and when you bring value to the table.
Brittany
February 21, 2016 at 12:33 pm
No we had sex them he messaged me saying he feels like it will be used against him subconsciously and that he feels like it’s disrespecting me he shouldn’t have done it now he just wants friends but I still want him back what do I do
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 21, 2016 at 3:12 pm
well then that’s good if it came from him..at least you know he wants to respect you… look at the bright side, he still wants to be friends.. so, you can start out as friends and work you way on being friendly flirty in twxts for attraction,that shouls lead to calls and then to dates
Brittany
February 20, 2016 at 9:00 pm
He changed his mind he said he doesn’t want to disrespect me and prefers just friends nothing else and that he doesn’t see us getting back what do I do I want him back
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 21, 2016 at 11:29 am
hmmmm…how did you say no to him?
Brittany
February 20, 2016 at 7:01 pm
He said he doesn’t want me to expect anything out of us being friends that’s why he wanted no contact at the beginning but now we can do the friends sex going out and other things together and see what happens even though right now he really doesn’t see us getting back together I feel like there’s no harm in trying this because then I can show him the good times and how good we are with each other to maybe change his view
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 21, 2016 at 11:05 am
Withhold the sex..if it’s ok with him you’re good, of not that means he just wants sex…
Brittany
February 20, 2016 at 2:42 pm
Yes he did
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 21, 2016 at 5:33 am
that’s a booty call.. it’s either he knows you’re going to give it to him.. or he sees how he can still make you agree with him
Brittany
February 19, 2016 at 11:26 pm
Hi he reached out to me he said he wants to be friends, sex and to go out and just relax no expectations just take it slow and whatever happens happens what do I do?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 20, 2016 at 9:40 am
he really said he wants to have sex?
Brittany
February 19, 2016 at 7:09 pm
So what does that mean is there any chance we can get back what do I do to get him back??
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 20, 2016 at 8:16 am
I’m not sure if there is or there isn’t but since he knows that you’re doing no contact to see if he will change his mind, he will probably prove to you that he didn’t after no contact.. the only way I think that can increase your chances is by letting him see that you’re really moving on, that you’re not expecting him to come back, in that way, he will miss you
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 19, 2016 at 9:52 am
Hi Brittany,
you already talked to him, and if you push further he’s just going to avoid you
Kristin
February 17, 2016 at 9:54 pm
What do you do if you had been on and off for years broke up 2 years ago and then started becoming friends with benefits? Like in December he was so romantic and he said he saw a future with me. He was already getting the sex but said he loved me and I would ask him not to say it because I didn’t want him saying stuff he doesn’t mean. Now he has decided not to do the friends with benefits said he doesn’t want to be with me and it was just sex . I don’t think it was because he was getting kinda romantic then. Then the next night he came over and told me he gets jealous over other guys and wants to protect me and 70% of the time he wants to be with me but the rest no. I m so confused I want him back and I don’t know what to do. Now he doesn’t really text or want to see me. I’m so confused. All friends say he is so protective. Idk what to do help! First thing is no sex and no contract I got that but is there even a chance? Can you help me sort this out?help!
Kristin
February 19, 2016 at 11:09 pm
How do I improve my image to him?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 20, 2016 at 9:32 am
first stop the sex and do other things.. explore be firm about that.. If he’s hinting he want you back, he has to be clear that that’s it and not just a booty call
Kristin
February 19, 2016 at 1:31 am
He tells me he saw a future now he said he doesn’t… What do I do? How can it change like that? He said it was just sex but I don’t think so he was to romantic in December. Is there hope?
Kristin
February 19, 2016 at 1:30 am
Well is there hope? Like can I get him back?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 19, 2016 at 10:41 am
I think so, but you have to reposition your image in his mind by stopping the sex and continuing to improve yourself..
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 18, 2016 at 12:22 pm
Hi Kristin
the sex really has to stop because it de-values you.. maybe he’s even thinking about getting back together but right now I think he’s not that committed.. he doesn’t feel the need to yet
iwanttotalktohim
February 17, 2016 at 5:46 pm
I’m having a very hard time. I had to restart my NC after 10 days because I found out someone hacking into some of my accounts and got into so other people’s accounts, one of them being my ex. He thinks it was me that did it. I tried telling him it wasn’t me but he doesn’t believe me.
But I’m having such a hard time dealing with this. I’ve haven’t been eating, I keep missing work and class. I’ll have one day where I feel like I’m going back to normal and everything is going good, but then the next day I can’t get out of bed.
I want to text him and show him screen shot that I have that shows my account getting hacked but I’m not sure if I should break NC for this.
I’ve been doing everything I can to focus on myself by working out and changing my hair and everything like that, but at the end of the day I still can’t stop crying.
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 18, 2016 at 11:02 am
if that’s what wikk give you oeace if mind, send it and then let it go if he believes it or not because you’ve already tried your best and you know it’s not true, for me you don’t have to start the count over as long as you’re not going to talk to him and just send that
Nitaka
February 16, 2016 at 11:46 am
Hi, my ex broke up with me officially yesterday. We dated in high school and got into the same college together. On Christmas eve he told me not to waste my time on him, but when I persuaded him he agreed to continue the relationship, only to disappear three days later for 2 months without replying to any of my texts or calls and avoided me for 2 months, just appearing to a surprise birthday party for me another friend organized. Up until Christmas we have dated a year. I went frantic and sent some texts to him for the first week in January (2-3 texts per 3 days) as I needed to inform him of the pregnancy check and I wanted him to come with me. This caused him to block me on facebook messenger, he didn’t block me from facebook nor from phone text. He didn’t show up nor reply to those texts regarding the pregnancy check. It was negative and I informed him of the result. Yesterday my other friends helped me organize a meeting to see him. He acted differently than what he used to be like but he kept looking at me and my reaction, and wanted to know more about my classes by asking my friends (I felt like I didn’t know him though…he’s usually shy but he talked a lot that night) and afterwards when everyone left I caught up with him and he tried to fling and push me away for several times but since I wanted a closure I started to cry, which made him stop, and I asked him what was our relationship. He replied ‘I don’t know’ and it seemed he was waiting for me to say break up. I told him if he wanted it he would have to be the one to say it and stop avoiding it. He admitted he didn’t know what he was thinking now and he just wanted to avoid things. Then I tried reasoning with him to try a few more months. He kissed me and said no, ‘friends, and then maybe we’ll see about getting back together. If we’re meant to be we will be’ and also ‘maybe when you aren’t that annoying afterwards, we’ll see’. And he admits that our personalities are similar, which is ‘great for being friends’ and he said ‘I really think we will make great friends’. Then when I hugged him he said ‘friends don’t hug each other that long’ but when I resisted and I said ‘hug me’ and he hugged me back, then he wiped my tears off my face and kissed me and said ‘last time’. And he made out with me a bit more. Then he ran off at the end and left me there. When I got home he sent me a text saying sorry for tonight and he was trying to be a bad guy so that I can forget him easier, and bye. I asked him ‘I thought you said let’s be friends?’ and he didn’t reply it. So I want to ask, does he really want to be friends with me, and can I really get him back?
He’s an introverted guy but pretends to be an extrovert and he was very loyal, but I didn’t know if he truly loved me as he didn’t really prioritize me…he prioritized family and work and but he made sure to make some time for me (maybe a few hours per week) and I didn’t feel it was enough…I tried communicating and giving him space but he shut me down and I started the nagging in September, which may have made him to feel annoyed…
Nitaka
February 16, 2016 at 1:54 pm
Hi Amor,
Does that mean I should start no contact? He mentioned that he wanted to be friends, but I’m not sure why he’s not acting on it…and is there a chance to get him back?
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 17, 2016 at 6:58 am
Yes you should.. he’s not acting on it because he can see you haven’t moved on from him
EBR Team Member: Amor
February 16, 2016 at 1:29 pm
Hi Nitaka,
what’s clear is that he’s not talking to you now.. he wants to have space.. Maybe you should do it for yourself too..