girlfriend issues

Please. She wouldn't 'fess up even if there was. If she did, she couldn't string the poor boy along. Its so obvious what's going on. She's "playing the field" to put it politely. When she gets insecure or just P.O.ed at the school "chums" she runs home to "Mr. I'm Here for You".

Sometimes an uninvolved party can read a situation better than those too close to it. Doug is right. When someone wants "a break" they're, at a minimum, evaluating the pool of available new partners.

The "break" allows them to see other people without guilt. Meanwhile, our homeboy is stuck pining for someone who, at a minimum, is looking for a better offer.

Man you are preaching to the choir. Trust me, a freight dog in a long-term relationship is the one making the sacrifices. If you didn't go the 350 miles, (as you progress in your career, the hundreds is going to turn into thousands), would this relationship still be alive? Ask yourself that. Good luck, as evidenced here there are other guys in your shoes.

Please do this!! Great advice. Me and my girlfriend were in this EXACT situation recently. So, I didnt answer the phone or call her, I really sort of cut her off, though it was hard as heck. She was the one the whole time that "needed a break" , not me. I questioned and questioned her about it being somebody else, but she said no. It could or it couldnt be, who knows but thats the reality of it. However, the MINUTE I appeard to be "over" her or seemed to be talking to someone else and forgetting about her, she came back in full force.
It might be hard but you can do this. When she calls, dont answer. When you are not busy, go do something like hang out with friends or work out. Resist the temptation to call, especially when you've been drinking (thats a hard one). If you guys are as serious as you say you are, when she realizes this, and that you might be moving on she might FLY back to you quicker than you know it. If not, hey over time you would have made yourself a stronger person. O, and its not against the law to talk to other women too, remember that. You didnt want this break, she did. If she's out there looking around, do the same yourself.



Jesse

100% correct! Couldnt agree more.............

Absolutely. If she wants to look for a better offer, then you're free to check out the possibilities as well.

As my grandmother used to say, "Women are like the City bus. Another one comes along every half hour."

I think she's seeing someone else, and there is probably not much you can do about it. I'm sorry about being negative but...that's how it usually goes.

A break can mean anything, maybe she is considering a relationship with somebody else, or, maybe she wants time to see if she wants to continue the relationship with you.

So, I would do just that, sever communication with her this way she gets what she wants.

Also, remember, the one thing women hate more is a guy that begs, if you constantly try to get in touch with her, you are defeating the purpose of the "break"

I know it will be tough to not contact her, but, that is what I would do.

Let her go weeks without hearing from you, if the spark is there, she will come back, if the spark is gone, well, you know.

So, no phone calls checking up on her, no cutesy thinking of you cards, no flowers, no emails, nada, nothing.....:rawk: If she makes contact with you, say something like this break is good for both of you & the relationship....

Velocipede is indelicate, but essentially correct. Be 100% supportive, helpful, thoughtful, etc till the first nail goes in the coffin ("I just want a break"). Then pretend she doesn't exist. Whether she's already with someone else or just thinking about it, the only way she's going to remember what she's got is through it being abruptly withdrawn. If that's not enough for her, tough titty, at least tell yourself it's her loss (try to believe it), move on.

Be yourself. If she loves you for who you are, she will make as much effort as you have. Lay off the attention toward her and see where it goes when she is the one that has to make the calls and make the moves. I'm guessing she is window shopping, knowing she has you in her back pocket if other options don't work. Beware: A guy who is viewed as "smothering" from the womans standpoint is not good. Being a little more elusive will likely pay off. Women seem to like challenges for some strange reason.

A very good reason ladies to have a bag of jerky and a Granola bar stashed in your purse.

Aint that the truth...For better or for worse, couldn't have said it better myself.

She's yanking you around dude. I had a g/f pull the same stuff with me a week after I left for ground school for an airline.

Don't waste your time wondering- if she was with you all the way, she'd be with you all the way, no matter what. If she's looking for the exit, just let her go.

I agree with the previous posts. My exgirlfriend of 3 years pulled the same stunt - I need space. What does that mean? I don't understand this space concept. A break is a break, no connection, I could see other people, I don't have to be with you kind of a deal. I got the "I need space" and I said fine, but that means I'm game. You sound like a real nice guy, that has to go out the door. You have to be Stifler from American Pie, I kid you not. The problem is, you have to be able to let her go if it all goes down hill. There is a world of great girls out there. Just food for thought, but I hope it works out.

btw, the ex of 3 did get back with me, we ended up dating a couple more months and at that point I ended it.

Yeah... I think it was Jeff Foxworthy who said something like,

"If she's talking about seeing other people, if she's not already riding somebody else.. she's at least drug the saddle out of the barn..."

Set her free man...I'm sure she cares and doesn't want to hurt you, but it seems she wants out. Find someone who doesn't make you question whether or not they care/want the same thing, trust me, you'll be a lot happier. Even if you care deeply for her, if she doesn't feel the same way and you find yourself constantly questioning the status of your relationship, you've got to let it go. A relationship where your constantly questioning what the other person wants is just frustrating. If it's meant to be, she'll come around. Don't spend so much time on the wrong person that you miss the right one when they come along...

Also almost identical to my situation over the last 3 years... long distance, things went well, but I actually made the decision to end it due to her moving for grad school and me not wanting to move to where she's going to school. 3-4 years of long distance is already too much and I figured if it was going to be even longer and even further away it was time to experience new things, if its meant to be it'll come back around (pretty cliche, I know).


That said, within a couple weeks I've met (or actually became more than friends with a friend) a girl and havent been this happy in a long time. Strange how things work out...its nowhere near as serious as the previous relationship, but its new and maybe thats exactly what you need... maybe its not, but I'm enjoying myself

Dude cut your losses. I went through this a little over a year ago. Stop calling her because as it was said in an earlier post that only makes things worse. It does sound like there is someone else in the picture and speaking from experience it sucks. The sooner you end it and move on the better it will be because beating a dead horse only hurts you more. Good luck.

Speaking as someone who's pulled the same move, and had the same move pulled on her, Velo's right. It's someone else, she wants out, and she doesn't want to hurt you. Take her up on the offer of a "break." If after the "break", you both decide to get back together and you're not living in the same town, be wary. Best bet is to work on your career and a life without her in it. You'll be glad you did.