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July 8, 2017 at 6:19 pm #157106christinaParticipant
my boyfriend and i used to fight all the time. But one night was different, we were so happy. But then the next day, he started to act distant and cold through text and started pushing me away like he always does saying things like “maybe you’re better off with someone else. Not with someone like me who always gets mad at you.” This was mostly the reason for our past breakups. Whenever he does this, I just smother him with love but that time, it was different. He just ignored me for 1 week. We usually patch things up overnight
So I took it as a message that he didn’t want me in his life anymore. I let him be. I deleted our pictures. Then he talked to me, started blaming me for not loving him enough to chase him. I was so mad and confused because I only left because he pushed me away and said hurtful things and didn’t even bother to give me a proper closure.
But I gave him a chance. He started promising me things and saying that he loved me. Of course I got my hopes up. But he never showed. Started to ignore me again after a day. But he still hasn’t deleted our photos on social media.
I have no idea what to do or what our status is. But if he needed space, he should’ve just told me upfront.
He also started to ignore me right after he got his own new car.
I am hurting so much. I don’t want to talk to him cos I don’t want to seem needy and I feel like I’ve done my part. But I don’t want to lose him either 🙁
July 8, 2017 at 7:37 pm #157116MacyParticipantChristina
When dealing with an ex..it’s sometimes playing with fire. They are an ex for a reason. So when you hook up with them don’t expect an immediate “we are back together” status. Right now it becomes more like a friend’s with benefits status..if your fine with that..don’t expect any more…especially when he also want you to chase him. “If” you want him, I’d suggest not being available..doesn’t mean you have to be a bitch..but you are not available. The more time you stay away..the more “he” will want you and will miss you. But if (and be prepared for if) it doesn’t happen..be prepared to move on. Knowing someone really wants you and misses you is better than to always have to chase someone.
Relationships are give and take…
Macy
July 8, 2017 at 7:47 pm #157118MacyParticipantChristina
I will also add…no updates on social media..no update photos of what you are doing…cause he may not see you, but he will know what you are up to…you want him to not know anything what’s happening with you…than the curious mind starts. Than once he contacts you..expect a month…30 days is generally the NC period people need to figure things out.
Macy
July 9, 2017 at 4:58 am #157138InkyParticipantHi Christina,
It’s confusing because are you guys really broken up? Are you getting back together? You are in this nebulous undefined space.
Him pushing you away and then wanting you to chase him is clearly him working out his abandonment issues.
Tell him that you don’t chase people, that it is not in your nature.
Tell him you need a break. This “break” might turn out to become a break-UP. At best, he will figure it out and act normal when (if?) you get back together. Or your break-UP will pave the way for you to date a person better for you.
Best,
Inky
July 9, 2017 at 7:49 am #157162PearceHawkParticipantHi Christina,
I hope that by the time you read this you are well on the way to feeling loved in the way that you deserve and being a much happier person. Macy took the words out of my mouth when she said,”They are an ex for a reason.” When you said, “…the reason for our past breakups” I have to ask how many breakups did you have and how many more are you willing to engage in? I have noticed that in the beginning people tell one another, “I love you.” As the relationship moves forward and the couple begins to settle in, get comfortable with each other, invariably the fight happen only to be followed by the “I’m sorry” response. But I have also noticed that when people fight so often and apologize, I noticed that the “I’m sorry’s” begin to approach the amount of time they say “I love you” and soon the “I’m sorry” response exceeds the time we say “I love you.” Maybe you can step back and ask yourself how many times you both say I love you, how many times you fight, and how many times you say I’m sorry. If you can recognize that the amount of time you say I’m sorry is nearly the same amount of time, or more, that you say I love you, then maybe it is time to reassess not only how you cope with relationships, but it is also time to reassess your involvement win the relationship, i.e. consider it the wrong relationship. You can say to yourself, “I don’t think we are compatible for a long term intimate relationship” and have a mature discussion with him echoing that same sentiment. By doing that, know that there is nothing wrong with saying to yourself, I was wrong in pursuing this relationship. Admitting wrong, owning it, comes from strength. When you said, ” I don’t want to talk to him” followed by your comment, “I don’t want to lose him either” tells me that what you truly want in your relationship with him is not clearly defined to either of you. I think that the reason you “hurting so much” is because the constant fighting is not congruent with a stable, compatible relationship, among other reasons. Take the time to step back and be honest with your assessment of your relationship, and decide if there are any changes that YOU can make that will better nurture a loving relationship. If you feel that there are no changes you can make, there are 2 choices available to you: either stay and repeat the habitual cycle of fighting and making up, or, move on with being better informed of the choices you make and use that information to establish a healthier relationship. Tiny Buddha is always here for you..
Pearce
July 9, 2017 at 7:53 am #157164ElianaParticipantHi Christina,
Have you ever heard of the book called “I hate you, don’t leave me?”. It’s a book I have read, and mostly a book given by therapists for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. Or other Personality Disorders. They say things impulsively one moment, then beg for you to show them attention, Chase them, only to push you away again.
I was this person. I sabatoge many of my relationships this way. I had very poor self-esteem, poor coping skills, unable to communicate under distress, said things out of impulsiveness, only to take it back, it was awful. I finally got on emotion regulation medication and am in intense therapy, such as DBT.
Your ex or boyfriend shows many signs of someone with BPD. Has he ever mentioned to you he has mental illness? Has he ever been in therapy? It sounds to me, he May love you, but may have a personality disorder, or perhaps ADHD, it makes it very hard for these people to communicate, they act in a childish manner when you try to communicate with him.
Perhaps, if he was willing to look into therapy, it might help him to resolve some underlying issues of his behavior. Keep us posted.
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