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To ask how to get my ex back?

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kethy2 · 19/06/2024 22:09

Please don’t say things like I’d never get back together with my ex. I actually want advice here…

We broke up 12 months ago after being in a long term relationship (just shy of 10 years)

I miss him, like really miss him. I got on with my life and reflected and I made a lot of mistakes. So did he in all honesty, but I’m just as much the culprit.

We have been on and off contact since we broke up. But genuinely in good terms… I wish we did no contact but it’s too late now. He is in a newish relationship but I would like to reconcile. I think currently he is excited for his new connection but I don’t see it working out in the long run ( that’s my honest opinion but I could be totally wrong) I’ve been emotional, one could say clingy since we broke up but only when we saw each other which was maybe every 3 months or so. Much better to keep my emotions on order when I’m not seeing him in person.

the thing is , I love him, I care for him, he is a great guy. He needs to work on things but there is sooo much potential if we could actually work things out. I really do believe in this. Any advice? XXX

OP posts:
Mmmkaay · 19/06/2024 22:22

Why did you split up? Who instigated it? Be brutally honest.

ElleLeopine · 19/06/2024 22:21

Does he want to get back with you?

MrsTartanTeacosy · 19/06/2024 22:16

I tried to go back…after a year apart from husband of ten years…it really, really didn’t work out and I ended up in a Women’s Aid refuge! He’d never been abusive before we broke up. I’d wanted more than anything for my children to have a family, and I believed him when he said he’d changed/his priorities had changed.

Maybe you have rose tinted glasses on? Nostalgia for something when the reality wasn’t quite so dreamy?
If you feel you must try, I suggest you have couples therapy before it gets too deep.?

user1984778379202 · 19/06/2024 22:10

What stopped you reconciling in the entire year you've been apart?