Boyfriend wants space

[newyearnewlysingle]

I was on the dating thread previously and have NC, then I met a guy about a year ago on Tinder. He was great and we were in a relationship for about a year. I actually thought he may have been the one. We spent christmas together on holiday and when we came back at the weekend he said he didn't space and wasn't sure he was ready for a relationship. I don't think that there is anyone else but I could be mistaken. I am completely gutted. I know life goes on etc. but I seem to be struggling. I suffer from anxiety so trying to keep a hold on things. I don't really have anyone in RL that I am ready to talk to yet so just looking for a handhold. I am back to work today and all I want to do is cry at my desk but I need to hold it together.

You need to respect his request for space and give him that.
Sorry, but he's 'letting you down gently' here.
How old are you both?

Give him space.

Listen to ‘a little time’ by the beautiful south.

I am respecting his request, both late 20's.

I just wish he had done it before Christmas so I could have at least spent it with people who cared. I would rather he didnt do it gently either... I wish I didn't leave things at his house that I do need back. Hoping he will drop them off when I am out...

Hell to that saying that around Christmas time.
Go be with someone who deserves you and loves you and wants to see you!
Yeah we all need space but he's asking to sleep around lol
F him go get better!

sword I know, I think he could have at least done it prior to christmas so I could have missed the holiday and spent it with people who actually wanted to see me. We went as a group so its not like he would have missed out. Instead its ruined my Christmas and New Year and now im back at work whereas I want to be in my pjs, eating ice cream!

Arrange to collect your things and then block him.

It's easier than thinking and hoping he'll contact you. It reduces the anxiety.

thats the plan sandy I tried to arrange this yesterday but he was out all day and then got back too late to drop things off.

I wish I didn't struggle with this all so much...

I tried again to get my stuff back last night - didnt work and actually caused an argument but I have been promised tonight. I feel stronger today though, I put my phone on airplane mode while I fell asleep and then woke up to one message apologising for being an arse. I ignored it and went back to sleep. Not even opening it this morning...