TheCountofMonteCristo
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My 4 year relationship ended the other night and I’m trying to get a plan in motion for hopefully getting her back. I’m aware that it might not even be possible, but I have to try once and for all. It ended because she didn’t trust me and vice versa. She caught me on a dating app, the relationship went on the rocks, I started to chase her (which I never do) and got insecure because I thought she was seeing another guy so began reading her messages. She found out and ended it.
I sent an initial text the night of the breakup saying of ‘I’m sorry, I care about you, let’s talk tomorrow, etc.’ and she agreed but I knew her mind was made up. I spoke to her the next day as she was preparing to move out, and told her that I accepted her decision and would not beg or plead. I said that I was also going to end it also because I’ve got ongoing issues in my life which I need to fix like the insecurity and self-esteem, and trying to grow my circle of friends which are currently zero as they have moved and I focused more on the relationship (another failed move), I also want to grow my business, and in an uncomfortable position in my current job. My view is that once I do this then perhaps I can become that driven alpha male once again, perhaps it will help get her back, perhaps it will help get other girls. I told her at the time that we should have a break of no contact for at least 2-3 weeks, and reconvene as friends to see how we feel. She agreed that that would be good, as we are being civil, but warned me to expect us to get back together. She said she was 99% sure that wouldn’t happen, but conceded anything could happen but highly unlikely, I said I understood, but emotions are high during a breakup and she said she felt ok, and relieved more than anything. Which was not positive to hear. She referenced the potential meet-up several times that night, as in it wasn't the last time I'd see her, but its hard to know if she will stick to it.
She still has some things to pick up from the apartment, and told her I would prefer she did it when I was here and drop off the keys. She also owes me a considerable amount of money. So I don’t want to text but may be forced to (ONE LAST TIME) if she doesn’t come around when I’m at home. I'm tempted to just leave a note beside her things, which will detail the money that is owed.
Anyhow, I’m doing a no contact, which I told her I was doing. Because we both need space. I’ve read conflicting stories of when the best no contact times are. Some say 7 days, some say 3 weeks, some say 4 weeks, and some say 2 months. I’m also aware that she is ultimately relieved to have ended it (I can only hope that she soon starts to miss me). I know that girls that are ultimately bored/annoyed of their boyfriends and are relived to be free are tougher to get back than other types of breakups. I’m tempted to make it run longer so she starts to think ‘’I wonder why he wasn’t text/or called?’’, And I’m obviously hoping she contacts me first. There was love there at one point, she even admitted to looking for wedding rings in the summer, but obviously times and behaviours change. She said the first 3 years were really good. She also said if I wanted to talk about anything important she was there (which I'm not doing right now).
So I’m trying to pick up the pieces, and plan ahead for what I need to do. I know I need to move on and this is essentially not need her anymore, before I can be ready to communicate with her again. I’ve read that documenting this change on social media can be a good move, but it has to be subtle in showing your new value and having fun without her.
Can anyone advise the best no contact time for this situation?
Assuming she doesn’t message me. Is it ok for me to contact to ask how things are going and propose a coffee meet? (assuming I’m in a good place)
And do you think she will want to meet up based on what I said and the process I’m going to follow or was she just being polite?
I sent an initial text the night of the breakup saying of ‘I’m sorry, I care about you, let’s talk tomorrow, etc.’ and she agreed but I knew her mind was made up. I spoke to her the next day as she was preparing to move out, and told her that I accepted her decision and would not beg or plead. I said that I was also going to end it also because I’ve got ongoing issues in my life which I need to fix like the insecurity and self-esteem, and trying to grow my circle of friends which are currently zero as they have moved and I focused more on the relationship (another failed move), I also want to grow my business, and in an uncomfortable position in my current job. My view is that once I do this then perhaps I can become that driven alpha male once again, perhaps it will help get her back, perhaps it will help get other girls. I told her at the time that we should have a break of no contact for at least 2-3 weeks, and reconvene as friends to see how we feel. She agreed that that would be good, as we are being civil, but warned me to expect us to get back together. She said she was 99% sure that wouldn’t happen, but conceded anything could happen but highly unlikely, I said I understood, but emotions are high during a breakup and she said she felt ok, and relieved more than anything. Which was not positive to hear. She referenced the potential meet-up several times that night, as in it wasn't the last time I'd see her, but its hard to know if she will stick to it.
She still has some things to pick up from the apartment, and told her I would prefer she did it when I was here and drop off the keys. She also owes me a considerable amount of money. So I don’t want to text but may be forced to (ONE LAST TIME) if she doesn’t come around when I’m at home. I'm tempted to just leave a note beside her things, which will detail the money that is owed.
Anyhow, I’m doing a no contact, which I told her I was doing. Because we both need space. I’ve read conflicting stories of when the best no contact times are. Some say 7 days, some say 3 weeks, some say 4 weeks, and some say 2 months. I’m also aware that she is ultimately relieved to have ended it (I can only hope that she soon starts to miss me). I know that girls that are ultimately bored/annoyed of their boyfriends and are relived to be free are tougher to get back than other types of breakups. I’m tempted to make it run longer so she starts to think ‘’I wonder why he wasn’t text/or called?’’, And I’m obviously hoping she contacts me first. There was love there at one point, she even admitted to looking for wedding rings in the summer, but obviously times and behaviours change. She said the first 3 years were really good. She also said if I wanted to talk about anything important she was there (which I'm not doing right now).
So I’m trying to pick up the pieces, and plan ahead for what I need to do. I know I need to move on and this is essentially not need her anymore, before I can be ready to communicate with her again. I’ve read that documenting this change on social media can be a good move, but it has to be subtle in showing your new value and having fun without her.
Can anyone advise the best no contact time for this situation?
Assuming she doesn’t message me. Is it ok for me to contact to ask how things are going and propose a coffee meet? (assuming I’m in a good place)
And do you think she will want to meet up based on what I said and the process I’m going to follow or was she just being polite?