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Hello all.
I meet this girl a year ago( feb 2007) at one of my comedy shows. We got each others email and phone numbers and talked a few times But never really went out since I worked retail and had no time to ask her out. I Kind Of put her in the back of my mind of I should have called her more or atleast asked her out.
Fast Forward to Christmas 2007. She calls me and leaves me a message wishing me a a merry one. I waste no time to pick up the phone and call her its as if we had been friends for years when we talked. A month later we were dating.
Everything was going well. we would spend weekends together go to the beach ( she lives on the cape) Go for drives, make each other dinner the whole Nine yards. She is great she is smart funny and Just a great all around person.
This past Monday I get a phone call fromher saying that she cant do this anymore and that her heart is not in the same place as mine. Come to find out that from the time we met and when she called me she dated a guy who really $%^$ ed her over. I guess she hasnt really gotten over him yet.
Now I do have to mention that she is a single mom with 2 awesome kids she works 40 hours and goes to school part time and next simester looks as if it is going to be more involved.
Im thinking she has too much on her plate right for me right now. She sent me an email saying that she is going to call me and explain more in detail on why she did what she did.
I like this Girl alot and I do want to have her in my Life.
what advice if any can you guys/girls give me to get through or possibly maybe get back together with this amazing person.
the one thing she did tell me when she dropped the bomb was "I was a very funny and smart man. for what it us worth I guess that means something.
thanks in advance
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Re: Girlfriend Broke up with Me. Monday.
Chicks, who needs 'em?
Now you can concentrate on that new business, no distractions.
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Re: Girlfriend Broke up with Me. Monday.
yeah I know but she was/is just a great person.
BTW the new business is starting to pick up some speed. I calibrated 3 sets at ones clients house last week. I Just spoke to some of my buddies who work at a local store who are more than willing to get me Business.
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| what advice if any can you guys/girls give me to get through or possibly maybe get back together with this amazing person. |
I've got to be the last person who should give this kind of advice, but if she does call back, just be honest with each other. If you're not, it won't work out anyway. If it turns out not to be, then keeping busy helps but time is the only cure.
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After reading your post Mark, one thing she said stands out. That's when she said her "heart wasn't in it right now." If that's the case, then, there's nothing you can do. It sounds like you gave your all in the relationship and she wants something else. That's not your fault and if I were you I would move on and if she does come back, tell her you would like to be just friends. Keep your head up, no one is worth begging for. No matter how happy they make you feel. Take Care, Guy.
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Mark, I have to disagree somewhat with the last few comments. Sometimes it just isn't the right time. Clearly for her, now is not the right time. Of course, it may never be the right time, but there is no reason to close the door because of this. I'm not saying to wait around. Just don't close yourself off to the future either. Of course, if she comes back and then does this again, it's probably a sign of a bad habit and time to move on for good.
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her B day is coming up at the end of the month and i was just thinking about sending her a card or a nice thoughtful gift.
what do you think
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will that is one of the best things that I have heard pertaining to this
thanks man
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Mark, what have you decided you're going to do? All too often in relationships when people ask others for advice they have already made thier minds up as to the course of action they intend to take. They end up asking for advice more to find people who agree with them rather than consider advice that may not be what they want to hear. All too often those same people say to themselves, "man, I wish I took that advice." Another thing that strikes me odd is, why did she wait 10 months to get back up with you? It seems possible that the bad relationship she was in could have fell into that time frame. For all you know that relationship could have been going on when she met you. As far as sending her a gift, I don't see anything wrong with that. I wouldn't make the gift romantically involved or anything of that nature. The bottom line is, this woman was involved with you for four months. You put your heart in the relationship and she more than likely didn't. She has decided what's best for her and has asked you to understand. That's fine. You need to worry about what's best for you now. If your love wasn't enough that she could walk away, then, give it to someone who will appreciate it. No matter how you look at this and try to justify it, she's pretty much made her decision on this relationship and she has alot to worry about from what you said. Maybe this will work out in a few years, but, are you going to wait around? What about other women you're bound to meet. Isn't it possible that the person for you may still be out there and this woman wasn't the one? I'm a firm believer that as long as you do what you can things work out the way they should. Not the way you want, mind you, but, the way they should.
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I have decided that I am going to accept the fact that we are broken up and if she needs some time of to recover from that last relationship fine. I am not mad at her I am just confused. She would email me at 6 in the morning or call me at 6 as well just as i was leaving for work. She left me a voice mail of her rendition of Love song By Sara Barellis ( sp) She would ask if i was staying over for the weekend so we could wake up next to each other then BOOM!!!!!!!!! " I cant do this anymore.
as I stated before she has a full plate and adding me to the mix must have been a bit scary
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I can understand your confusion. Usually a person's actions are indicators of their actual feelings. From what you describe it sounds like she really wanted to be over this other person and did everything she thought she should do to be in a relationship with you, but ultimately she wasn't being honest with herself about what she was ready for and truly capable of giving. Sometimes we want to be ready for something or somebody else more than we actually are. Ironically, you may face the same thing as you move on from this; not that it should stop you - it just kind of stinks for everyone, so you have my sympathies.
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No birthday cards, no emails, no phone calls. Cut her off completely. If she can't take it she can't take it. If she were to respond then either she will be unhappy for doing so, or you will have reinforced an unpleasant habit. On the off chance she reaches back out to you - make her sweat it - she has to re-earn your trust and confidence.
It is hard when you are hurting, but stay in control of yourself and the situation. You can't control her, but you can control your reaction to her. Keep your dignity and wits about you and things will work out in your favor - just not how you may expect.
I'd be willing to bet that you will eventually find material in this for work...
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Well Mark, please correct me if I'm wrong, but, it seems you've fallen in love with this woman. At least that's the impression I'm getting. No one is rational when it comes to love. That's why keeping your contact and distance to a minimum is necessary. You DO need to worry about your self respect. The cold hard reality is that once a relationship ends 9 times out of 10 it is for good. Even if they get back together, the person who was left will always have that in the back of thier minds. That can drastically affect how that person moves through the rekindled relationship. People don't like being hurt emotionally and barriers will go up with this woman if she and you get back together. Also, because love is irrational, it makes it hard to just be friends and socialize with the person that you care for without having that love come to the surface.
" I think it's time we go to plan B". "What's plan B?" "That's the one where we don't do something stupid".
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I've had similar situations, both being dumped and being the dumper (no better word, sounds like a poop joke). I find that if you 2 talk openly (which it doesn't sound like it's happened yet) you could be friends. You both care for each other, just differently, if both of you are comfortable not doing the romantic thing, you could still be friends. I've managed it and I'm a total ass with this stuff.
I think the cutting her off completely stuff makes sense after you've had the convo on what went wrong. Part of the closure. She said she would call you to talk about it better, see how that goes. You know you can't "win her back", but you can try to understand her position, and see if she still effects your life positivly. You might find in time that you guys are better friends then partners. Or you may not ever want to talk to each other. Just be true to yourself, be hionest with her, and see what happens. Just don't rush anything.
All I can advise.
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Re: Girlfriend Broke up with Me. Monday.
Hey Guys Great advice.
Well Last Night she sent me an email saying that she felt Jaded from her last relationship. She doesnt hate me she has no resentment towords me. and i towards her. I told her flat out that I like her. I am not talking Marriage, selling our Houses and buy a new one. I just said I just want to do is talk on the phone go out to dinner every now and then and hang out. I wont stay over I'll Just drop her off at the end of the date.
She is calling me tonight.
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Nice Mark! sounds like your handling it well and in a mture way. If it gets weird, well, worry about that when it happens. I think if you continue to be true to yourself and open like you are with her, you might have a new friend.
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I decided that the Oh I miss you, I need you thing is over played. Im in the point in my life where I dont need the drama ( thats what I have cable for ) My Parents Just love her so does my Bro and His GF.
I'll see how it goes tonight.
later
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