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What does "I love you but I don't want you back" mean???

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Question - (25 July 2010) 6 Answers - (Newest, 26 July 2010)
A male United States age 30-35, *tarrenAyentent writes:

I spoke with my ex and she has told me two things as she spoke in riddles and I want to know what does she mean by.

"I love you but I don't want you back"?

and

"I love speaking with you as youve done alot for me but I don't want to see you in person as it would hurt as im not saying that to be mean"

she has a good heart but she says things that are cryptic and I just want to what they mean as im lost ;_;

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A reader, anonymous, writes (26 July 2010):

I say this to my ex-boyfriend a lot when we talk and he asks about getting together again, so I think I know exactly what she means, or so I'm hoping.

It's true. It plainly means: I don't want you back. However, the love is still there. Even if you love someone, love isn't always enough. There has to be something else missing that makes her not want the relationship back and the most you can do is let her be and move on.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (26 July 2010):

Why did the relationship end? If it is due to cheating or disloyality well I can understand her not wanting to get back with you. If she is trying to get over you, then that is the best thing. In fact, you shouldn't be talking, texting or emailing her. In order to get over someone, you have to at least not talk to them for 90 days..that is...if you don't plan on getting back together with the person.

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A male reader, Danielepew Mexico +, writes (26 July 2010):

Danielepew agony aunt"I love you but I don't want you back" is womanese for "I don't want you back". Hear me out: you need no other explanation or to think anymore about this. I just told you what that means.

It hurts, et cetera, but that's the meaning. Period.

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A female reader, Tisha-1 United States +, writes (26 July 2010):

Tisha-1 agony auntI think it means she cared about you and still does wish you happiness, but she doesn't have any interest in being your girlfriend. I would give this up as a lost cause. She's trying to be nice, but she is done with you. Sorry.

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A female reader, janniepeg Canada +, writes (26 July 2010):

janniepeg agony auntLove doesn't just go away after you break up. Love is not enough to make a person stay. You may not be compatible, or the chemistry isn't there anymore, or whatever it is it can't work out. At least it's a peaceful breakup.

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A female reader, karen1989 United Kingdom +, writes (26 July 2010):

karen1989 agony auntShes been very hurt by the reason the two of you broke up.

Your her EX for a reason, Shes scared that if the two of you were to get back together she'll wind up being hurt again. She still loves you but is in the process of getting over you at the moment. She doesnt want to take herself straight back to square one by seeing you in person again-shes scared that if she were to see you again she would find her feelings for you even harder to shake off.

Karen.

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