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Should I see what transpires with my ex, or should I break contact?

Q.   Long story short, I got dumped by my girlfriend of two years in September because I was studying for my medical exams and never had any time for her for 6 months. She said little things turned into big things and she couldn't take me not being there ...

A.   2 February 2011: Just an update: Since the last posting, we have been sending very short emails back and forth every two or three days. I received and email on Saturday from her about how she was at some event and something reminded her or me. Then I sent som... (read in full...)

Should I see what transpires with my ex, or should I break contact?

Q.   Long story short, I got dumped by my girlfriend of two years in September because I was studying for my medical exams and never had any time for her for 6 months. She said little things turned into big things and she couldn't take me not being there ...

A.   27 January 2011: I really appreciate the response. Its getting to me but I am afraid to let go - even though I may get hurt yet again. I guess the question is whether or not now is the time to proceed with asking for another chance.... (read in full...)

6 weeks no contact to the day and I get an email

Q.   Long story short, she dumped me because I was studying for my medical exams and never had any time for her for 6 months. She said little things turned into big things and she couldn't take me not being there for her. She got a new job during that ...

A.   17 January 2011: Tennis: Its a tough reality for me but its most likely true; I look at each contact for more than it is. I guess she just wants to be friends and nothing more - it really bothers me that she would do this. If she contacts me again, I have to... (read in full...)

6 weeks no contact to the day and I get an email

Q.   Long story short, she dumped me because I was studying for my medical exams and never had any time for her for 6 months. She said little things turned into big things and she couldn't take me not being there for her. She got a new job during that ...

A.   17 January 2011: Update: We have been sending short emails back and forth the last few weeks - nothing of real substance. However, the last two weeks she has asked if we could talk on the phone. I told her I could on two occasions but it didn't work out due to ... (read in full...)

6 weeks no contact to the day and I get an email

Q.   Long story short, she dumped me because I was studying for my medical exams and never had any time for her for 6 months. She said little things turned into big things and she couldn't take me not being there for her. She got a new job during that ...

A.   5 January 2011: I received two more emails last night asking if I wanted to talk - I went to bed instead. Then this morning I asked if everything was ok via email and she responsed by saying, "Yeah. I was just thinking about you, thought I'd see how you were. ... (read in full...)

6 weeks no contact to the day and I get an email

Q.   Long story short, she dumped me because I was studying for my medical exams and never had any time for her for 6 months. She said little things turned into big things and she couldn't take me not being there for her. She got a new job during that ...

A.   5 January 2011: Update: I ended up forwarding her a funny email last Monday and never got a response. However, today I get an email while at work that only said, "hey.". I responded 10 min later, "hey.". Then an hour later she emailed, "how are are you doing?". I ... (read in full...)

6 weeks no contact to the day and I get an email

Q.   Long story short, she dumped me because I was studying for my medical exams and never had any time for her for 6 months. She said little things turned into big things and she couldn't take me not being there for her. She got a new job during that ...

A.   26 December 2010: Here's an update of the situation....December 13 she sent the email that read, 'how's the job' and I replied a few hours later, 'the jobs good' and she responded 5 minutes later, 'well that's good to hear." I know that when ever she uses, 'well,' ... (read in full...)

6 weeks no contact to the day and I get an email

Q.   Long story short, she dumped me because I was studying for my medical exams and never had any time for her for 6 months. She said little things turned into big things and she couldn't take me not being there for her. She got a new job during that ...

A.   15 December 2010: Update: She sent me another email today that simply read, "How's the job?" So this is the second email in two days. How should I respond this time around? ... (read in full...)

6 weeks no contact to the day and I get an email

Q.   Long story short, she dumped me because I was studying for my medical exams and never had any time for her for 6 months. She said little things turned into big things and she couldn't take me not being there for her. She got a new job during that ...

A.   14 December 2010: Thanks for the advice. Again, part of me misses her and wants her back while the other part doesn't want anything to do with her. That said, I am at a point emotionally where I dont need to play the waiting games, etc. I responded roughly ... (read in full...)

Is 4 weeks without any contact a sign that its totally over???

Q.   Hey: My girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly 10 weeks ago and we have been NC for just shy of 4 weeks. She broke up with me because I was studying and working full time for my med boards for the 5 months prior and wasn't able to g...

A.   14 December 2010: Thank you for the advice. I decided to be civil and avoid the waiting game, etc. I sent back a response roughly 3 hours later that read simply. "Thanks. Same to you."... (read in full...)

Is 4 weeks without any contact a sign that its totally over???

Q.   Hey: My girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly 10 weeks ago and we have been NC for just shy of 4 weeks. She broke up with me because I was studying and working full time for my med boards for the 5 months prior and wasn't able to g...

A.   14 December 2010: Hey: After 6 weeks almost to the day, she sent me an email tonight. "Hi. I know you prefer for me to not contact you but I just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about you and your new job. Hope things are going well and your getting ... (read in full...)

Should I stop talking to her or should I still try (because I know she loves me)?

Q.   Hey: My ex-girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly two months ago because I was studying for my medical boards, working full time, and not giving her enough attention in the 5 months preceding. In addition, she got a new sales job (her f...

A.   18 November 2010: Just an update: Still no contact since November 1, except of course for the above mentioned emergency call and my follow up text that was never responded to. I thought I was making progress but yesterday was a really tough day. I couldn't... (read in full...)

Should I stop talking to her or should I still try (because I know she loves me)?

Q.   Hey: My ex-girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly two months ago because I was studying for my medical boards, working full time, and not giving her enough attention in the 5 months preceding. In addition, she got a new sales job (her f...

A.   13 November 2010: Another update. I couldn't stop thinking about my Ex's co-worker coming into her room unannounced Wednesday night and her calling about it....I mean I feel really bad about it and I am under the impression that she is afraid to get help. I bro... (read in full...)

Should I stop talking to her or should I still try (because I know she loves me)?

Q.   Hey: My ex-girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly two months ago because I was studying for my medical boards, working full time, and not giving her enough attention in the 5 months preceding. In addition, she got a new sales job (her f...

A.   11 November 2010: Thanks Tennis. I should note that when i did pick up she said that she didn't mean for me to pick up - which I thought was very odd looking back. She did follow up today with the following text message, "Hi. Im good. Thanks." I did not respond.... (read in full...)

Should I stop talking to her or should I still try (because I know she loves me)?

Q.   Hey: My ex-girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly two months ago because I was studying for my medical boards, working full time, and not giving her enough attention in the 5 months preceding. In addition, she got a new sales job (her f...

A.   11 November 2010: Hey everyone: Here is an update. Again, last time we spoke she told me she didn't want to talk anymore and it was for the best. Therefore, since that conversation I have gone complete NC (no email, text, calls, etc) and its been roughly 9 days. ... (read in full...)

Should I stop talking to her or should I still try (because I know she loves me)?

Q.   Hey: My ex-girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly two months ago because I was studying for my medical boards, working full time, and not giving her enough attention in the 5 months preceding. In addition, she got a new sales job (her f...

A.   3 November 2010: Tennis: Good advice. Just really hurts to have to say goodbye for good after things looked so good last week with our talking. I know she is really busy and overwhelmed but for her to say she is too busy for a relationship with me or anyone a... (read in full...)

Should I stop talking to her or should I still try (because I know she loves me)?

Q.   Hey: My ex-girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly two months ago because I was studying for my medical boards, working full time, and not giving her enough attention in the 5 months preceding. In addition, she got a new sales job (her f...

A.   2 November 2010: I have an update....since this last posting we have been talking everyday via phone or text. However, last Friday, she went on a trip to visit friends and I sent her a text friday evening to see if she made it. I text, "Hey. Did you make it ... (read in full...)

Should I stop talking to her or should I still try (because I know she loves me)?

Q.   Hey: My ex-girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly two months ago because I was studying for my medical boards, working full time, and not giving her enough attention in the 5 months preceding. In addition, she got a new sales job (her f...

A.   25 October 2010: Hey: So we decided to meet last Friday for dinner since she was only 30 minutes from my home due to work. I wasn't really expecting her to show up, but she did. She wanted to just grab a quick dinner around 5:30pm and head home; however, s... (read in full...)

Should I stop talking to her or should I still try (because I know she loves me)?

Q.   Hey: My ex-girlfriend of two years broke up with me roughly two months ago because I was studying for my medical boards, working full time, and not giving her enough attention in the 5 months preceding. In addition, she got a new sales job (her f...

A.   21 October 2010: I really appreciate the replies - very well thought out and helpful. I sent her an email expressing that I want to be with her and that I am frustrated with the games. I also asked for a second chance and for us to talk like we did the week before ... (read in full...)

Am I looking way too much into her text? Or is she giving me an opportunity to call her and talk?

Q.   Hey: My ex girlfriend broke up with me about 3 weeks ago because I was studying for my medical boards (the 6 months prior) and she grew apart due to the time away (saw her once a month during that time and very stressful for me). The last...

A.   5 October 2010: Good posts from everyone. She just called me again today and I let it go to voicemail. The problem is that for a few weeks before the breakup I did the pleading, reasoning, told her how much I loved her, explained that the med exams are only a f... (read in full...)

Am I looking way too much into her text? Or is she giving me an opportunity to call her and talk?

Q.   Hey: My ex girlfriend broke up with me about 3 weeks ago because I was studying for my medical boards (the 6 months prior) and she grew apart due to the time away (saw her once a month during that time and very stressful for me). The last...

A.   5 October 2010: She sent me a picture text of her dog that read..."such a smart looking girl!" 6 months into our dating her first dog was killed by a car after it bolted out of the front door of the house. Within a week I found the current dog at a rescue a... (read in full...)

I've been through the emotional wringer

Q.   Hey everyone: My ex-girlfriend broke up with me last Friday night. Prior to that, it was a long month whereby she first wanted a break, proceeded by us breaking up for a a couple days, then getting back to "try" (she wanted to try), me not giv...

A.   1 October 2010: Thanks John. It seems like NC worked to get her to cool off, but most importantly it has given me some time to reflect and to calm down. I am feeling pretty good today as opposed to the last few days and I am afraid to speak to her and feel like ... (read in full...)

Her mixed signals are confusing me! What should I do?

Q.   Girlfriend said she wanted to break up then changed her mind. For roughly two weeks we were talking daily and taking it slow. She even said things were good between us. Then she wanted to visit me last weekend and didn't show up last minute. ...

A.   27 September 2010: She called me today while I was at a ballgame. She asked who I was with and I told her my friend (female older). I said thank you for the call but I can't talk and asked if I could call her after the game. She sounded a bit pissed and said fin... (read in full...)

I am not sure whether or not my girlfriend and I actually broke up or on a break?

Q.   I am not sure whether or not my girlfriend and I actually broke up or on a break? Both terms have been used and we talked for two weeks straight and things seemed to be getting better (she said so) and she wanted to see me last weekend. She wanted ...

A.   26 September 2010: I totally screwed it up....I sent a few emails and we spoke on Friday night. She was clearly tired and irritated. She told me that I need to deal with this as she has been in this situation before. She told me I am acting pathetic and she doesn't ... (read in full...)

Her mixed signals are confusing me! What should I do?

Q.   Girlfriend said she wanted to break up then changed her mind. For roughly two weeks we were talking daily and taking it slow. She even said things were good between us. Then she wanted to visit me last weekend and didn't show up last minute. ...

A.   26 September 2010: Well, I really screwed up.... I sent her a couple short emails and when we spoke on Friday night she was tired and in a bad mood. I immediately asked where we stood and she said that she thought it was over between us because of a text I sent... (read in full...)

Her mixed signals are confusing me! What should I do?

Q.   Girlfriend said she wanted to break up then changed her mind. For roughly two weeks we were talking daily and taking it slow. She even said things were good between us. Then she wanted to visit me last weekend and didn't show up last minute. ...

A.   25 September 2010: Hey. I do want to get back with her....but she never responded to my email this morning asking for her cell number. I guess it will end without me ever knowing.... (read in full...)

I am not sure whether or not my girlfriend and I actually broke up or on a break?

Q.   I am not sure whether or not my girlfriend and I actually broke up or on a break? Both terms have been used and we talked for two weeks straight and things seemed to be getting better (she said so) and she wanted to see me last weekend. She wanted ...

A.   24 September 2010: Within 15 minutes of sending the email she called me on the phone. I told her I was running out the door at that moment and couldn't really talk. I asked if we could talk on the phone this weekend about it. She asked why I couldn't talk to her ... (read in full...)

I am not sure whether or not my girlfriend and I actually broke up or on a break?

Q.   I am not sure whether or not my girlfriend and I actually broke up or on a break? Both terms have been used and we talked for two weeks straight and things seemed to be getting better (she said so) and she wanted to see me last weekend. She wanted ...

A.   23 September 2010: I appreciate it. I went against my good judgment (no contact) and sent a brief email asking she tell me whether we are broken up, on a break, or what. I said that before I go on never speaking to you again, I need to be clear since our ... (read in full...)

I am not sure whether or not my girlfriend and I actually broke up or on a break?

Q.   I am not sure whether or not my girlfriend and I actually broke up or on a break? Both terms have been used and we talked for two weeks straight and things seemed to be getting better (she said so) and she wanted to see me last weekend. She wanted ...

A.   23 September 2010: Thank you for the response.... (read in full...)

Confused about email from ex-girlfriend and if we have a chance to reunite

Q.   Hey. I have been dating a girl for 2 years in a long distance relationship (lives an hour away) and she recently told me she needed a break. I am in the medical profession and for the last 5 months I have been working in a new job and studying at ...

A.   22 September 2010: Thanks for the insight - very helpful. Reading the last post reminded me of something that I forgot to mention. While studying for my medical exams I decided that a military career path is something I may want to pursue. I told this to my girlf... (read in full...)

Confused about email from ex-girlfriend and if we have a chance to reunite

Q.   Hey. I have been dating a girl for 2 years in a long distance relationship (lives an hour away) and she recently told me she needed a break. I am in the medical profession and for the last 5 months I have been working in a new job and studying at ...

A.   22 September 2010: Tonight my ex sent me a picture text of the flowers I sent her and said, "Another long day. So Pretty! So sweet of you." I didn't respond. Am I doing the right thing? Is this girl seriously trying to run my heart through the ringer or what???... (read in full...)

Confused about email from ex-girlfriend and if we have a chance to reunite

Q.   Hey. I have been dating a girl for 2 years in a long distance relationship (lives an hour away) and she recently told me she needed a break. I am in the medical profession and for the last 5 months I have been working in a new job and studying at ...

A.   21 September 2010: Thanks for both the responses. She told me early on during the break that I am her everything and she is afraid that she will no longer be able to be there for me because of her new job. I know from talking to friends that she has also been ... (read in full...)

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