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My bf asked for a break after his father suddenly died. Is it going to end as break up?

118 replies

Assile · 05/09/2021 12:37

It's day 5 since my bf asked for a break. We've been together for 6 sweet months. He has started being cold 4 days prior (not responding or responding the next days with an excuse). I confronted him over the phone (bcz it was his third week vacation so he's away). While talking, he said that his dad died suddenly (I was shocked bcz he didn't tell me before) and that he hates his job and where he lives and that he even got a job interview far away. I started crying and he was also crying saying he's very lost and don't know what to do. He said if I didn't give him the break and the time to be alone he can block everyone including me. I was so sad I asked him for how long and he said on Monday I'll be giving news. But I didn't know if it will be the end of the break or will he be only checking up and extending it? I told him I can't live without him and I'll respect his decision and give him the break. I asked him if we can see each other on monday he said he's not sure depending on his mood. That hurted me bcz I prefer discussing issues face to face rather on the phone. He ended by saying he loves me and that he can't live without me also. So I was confused! I told him I am fearing he'll end up breaking up with me but he told me to not think about it. Since we gone no contact and I'm just waiting for Monday. I've gone completely insane by overthinking and I wanted to text so many times but thanks to my friends they stopped me. I just cry every day, have periods of anxiety and don't eat well. I still try to go out often and be around people to think less. I'm just so scared of monday and even more scared that he won't keep hip promise by contacting me. This is my first time going thru this and it was my longest relationship and as it was for him. I hope that he won't end up breaking up with me bcz I am afraid how I'll be handling this situation. I sent him a message today that I miss him and I would like to see him. I am afraid that he would not reply nor keep his promise by contacting me tomorrow. I keep crying by the idea that the person that said he loved me would even ghost me. I am so afraid.

OP posts:
Assile · 06/09/2021 12:15

@ActonSquirrel I asked in a message of he would like to meet and he accepted. No I don't ever force him. I agree I am focusing on him that my pain and feelings. It's just that I love him too much.

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ActonSquirrel · 06/09/2021 12:15

You have not respected his wishes and keep forcing yourself on him. You will never know now if he would have come back to to now anyway if you'd left him alone.

Oh well good luck

ActonSquirrel · 06/09/2021 12:18

[quote Assile]@ActonSquirrel I asked in a message of he would like to meet and he accepted. No I don't ever force him. I agree I am focusing on him that my pain and feelings. It's just that I love him too much.[/quote]
OK. You love him too much to respect his wishes?

I'm out

Assile · 06/09/2021 12:19

@ActonSquirrel Yes It would have been better if I forced myself to not talk even on sunday but I had not the intention of forcing myself. I wanted to send him a support message. What it's done is done. Thank you for wishing me good luck.

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Redglitter · 06/09/2021 12:22

You sound very intense. If my, very new, partner behaved the way you have & said the things you've been saying quite honestly you wouldn't see me for dust.

Assile · 06/09/2021 12:27

I am sorry maybe I have too strong emotions and I should work on managing my feelings in front of breaks or breakups. I will be seeking a psychologist to be able to work on that.
I didn't even know that it was so wrong to say "I can't live without you if I hadn't read the comments.

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ActonSquirrel · 06/09/2021 12:31

I said I was out but I can't believe you just said that.

It's manipulation. Telling someone you can't live without them is a way of guilting them to try and stay with you. It's needy and unattractive too.

Who wants the responsibility of being someone else's reason for living after only 6 months and when you've just lost your dad yourself.

sammylady37 · 06/09/2021 12:53

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Elieza · 06/09/2021 13:03

When did you decide to meet today, I thought you were to talk. But is the meeting something new or was that originally planned?

Babyghirl · 06/09/2021 13:04

@Assile
You text hoping for a response even if it was only a thank you, please have some self respect for yourself.
This man needed a break and you still went on, yes I know your hurting and feeling lost and want answers but for the way you have acted don't be surprised if it's not the answer your hoping for.

Assile · 06/09/2021 13:45

"I hope the guy sees you for what you are" that's the most cruel thing I've read between all the cruel opinions. I'm sorry that I don't know much about breaks that's why I came here for advices. Didn't except to be bulldozed with cruel comments about how I behaved.
The way I behaved you can call it ignorance and you can call it being desperate but not manipulative.
You don't know how I am feeling right now nor you lived my story. I am out because this thread is hurting me more then it is helping me to act better and save my relationship.
Thank you.

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GettingItOutThere · 06/09/2021 13:58

after 6 months you need to listen and back off.

I would avoid you too if im honest you sound very overbearing and controlling to a point

It is a very new relationship, you are not in his circle yet, mabey after 12 months+ you will be but this is the honeymoon stage

ActonSquirrel · 06/09/2021 13:59

You can't see how you're acting and that's the problem. It's all about you.

If he dumps you for the love of God accept it and walk away. Don't try and change his mind.

ActonSquirrel · 06/09/2021 14:04

It isn't cruel either it is realistic.

You wanted advice to save your relationship and you didn't listen when you were told to leave him alone and respect his wishes.

You just can't stop contacting him and won't listen and you just think everyone is cruel because they don't agree with you.

MumDad1958 · 06/09/2021 14:05

Good luck today.

sadie9 · 06/09/2021 14:09

Have they a website in France where recent deaths are published?

Restinblue · 06/09/2021 14:26

I do think some posters are being unnecessarily harsh towards the op.

JamieNorthlife · 06/09/2021 14:33

@Restinblue

I do think some posters are being unnecessarily harsh towards the op.
I agree, she likes him and is trying to follow her heart. We can give advice but its her decision and her life.

@Assile, do what your heart is telling you should do and if it does not work at least you tried. We will be here if you need. Good luck with the meeting today.

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Opaljewel · 06/09/2021 14:42

@Restinblue

I do think some posters are being unnecessarily harsh towards the op.
I agree. Some really nasty judgemental ones. Not everyone thinks exactly the same and sometimes it takes time for people to process and use these boards as a way to do that. It often feels like posters are waiting to catch the OP out at any cost. Not everyone needs or likes straight talking. Gees what happened to be kind. The OP hasn't committed a crime damn it!
sammylady37 · 06/09/2021 15:20

@Assile

"I hope the guy sees you for what you are" that's the most cruel thing I've read between all the cruel opinions. I'm sorry that I don't know much about breaks that's why I came here for advices. Didn't except to be bulldozed with cruel comments about how I behaved. The way I behaved you can call it ignorance and you can call it being desperate but not manipulative. You don't know how I am feeling right now nor you lived my story. I am out because this thread is hurting me more then it is helping me to act better and save my relationship. Thank you.
Here you are with more manipulation. You didn’t like what I said so now it’s ‘the most cruel thing’ and you’re hurting so much. Any chance you’d reflect on it and see if there’s anything in it that you can see might be true?
sammylady37 · 06/09/2021 15:22

do what your heart is telling you should do and if it does not work at least you tried

Even if her ‘heart is telling’ her to pester this guy when he has made it crystal clear he wants a break?? That’s not ok to do that to him, under the guise of the ‘heart telling’ her or not. It boils down to the same thing- her ignoring his clearly expressed wishes.

ActonSquirrel · 06/09/2021 16:04

He told her he is applying for a new job nowhere near her, told her he wants a break from their relationship and that his dad just died...

But she should just follow her heart and keep on at him telling him she can't live without him because her heart says she should...and it is what she wants regardless of his wishes?!

The heart wants what the heart wants and the hell with anyone else's feelings?!

It's cruel and unnecessary to tell someone straight they need to back off?!

OK then!

Assile · 06/09/2021 16:39

@ActonSquirrel I didn't say I won't be respecting his decision. I will be asking him straight forward if he wants to continue with the relationship or not.
If not I'll back off and try to heal and move on.
At the peak of the moment when he told me about applying elsewhere, my heart spoke not my brain. I'll try to control myself today cz I won't force someone to stay with me if he plans to leave.
I'll still have hope that's not the case.

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ActonSquirrel · 06/09/2021 16:48

I do too.

You'll have seen from my post a few pages back that I've had the we're on a break and it was to give him an opportunity to test drive someone else first.

You don't need breaks from those you love and I am sorry for being blunt and I am sorry if I have hurt your feelings in any way I just don't want you to end up heart broken over someone who sounds like he isn't worth it

LaurenKelsey · 06/09/2021 21:21

Assile, I do hope things work out. You will be okay no matter what happens. I went through this when I was younger. I was in love, desperate to keep him, saying all kinds of crazy, irrational things. You make mistakes, learn from them and grow.

Some people on here can be very cutting in their remarks, even angry and I have to wonder about that. You came here for support and I hope for the most part you have found it.

My advise is to remember that if he has decided he doesn’t want to be with you, there is no reason you should want to be with him. I really think a psychologist would help you to sort out your feelings and work on your self-esteem. I wish you well.