Love help: How long should I wait? - Help.com

How long should I wait?

My ex and I broke up about a month ago. We went through some things and fought a lot the first couple of weeks, but now things are smoothing out. We’ve both expressed that we still love each other and that we’d like to possibly work things out. He told me the other day that he misses me but he needs some time to himself, to be himself and to not be in a relationship where we talk constantly. I am wondering how long I should wait and just give him space. I love him, but I also don’t want to be taken for granted and just kept on the back burner.

This open post was written 11 months, 1 week ago | V/U/S: 245, 6, 4 | Edit Post | Leave a reply | Report Post


Reciprocity (0) Reciprocation Failure -- The poster has NOT helped anyone else yet!

Since writing this post hannah may have helped people, but has not within the last 4 days. hannah is not a verified member, has been around for 11 months, 1 week and has 1 posts and 2 replies to their name.

Post Tags (10)

relationship, wondering, Smoothing, Burner, Couple, Month, Space, Love, give, talk (How Tags Affect Reciprocity)

Replies (6)

Where were you?

Click and drag to move the map around. FAQ: How we place people on this map »
You can also watch events on Help.com as they happen
Mouse over the map for 2 seconds to see an expanded, interactive view

Angie. offline Verified User (5 years, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 189 #
An Undisclosed Location | 11 months, 1 week ago (5 minutes after post)

I think about another month should do. Give you both time to reflect if you truly do love eachother.

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators
Help me with: :
hannah offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 11 months, 1 week ago (20 minutes after post)

I’ll try! Any advice on how to not feel badly about it? I always feel tempted to call him after a few days of not talking and then he thinks I’m disrespecting him. I keep trying though, it just doesn’t feel good.

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators
This account has been deactivated.
hannah offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 11 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 14 minutes after post)

help!

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators
This account has been deactivated.

ENAMTHBert invited 7 users to read this post 11 months, 1 week ago.

Help me with: I who are not of this planet..
ENAMTHBert offline Verified User (3 years, 3 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Unknown Location | 11 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 33 minutes after post)

That he was in need To u ,And you want to get that time to be yourself what are u Supposed to do؟

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators
Help me with: I who are not of this planet..
lnfunlife offline Verified User (1 year, 6 months) Long Term User Shouts: 27 #
An Undisclosed Location | 11 months, 1 week ago (1 day, 19 hours after post)

Well I don’t know how long he is making you waiting but yes it’s true all need some time for themselves. See if he makes you really long waiting like days are passing & not a single talk then it’s he is being more professional & than caring.Well then help him telling about care for relationshp & also help him in his profession & do your job too…Good luck…;)

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators
Help me with: Hi everyone, How are you?

Invite Others to Help

A logged in and verified Help.com member has the ability to setup a Friends List and invite others to help with posts.