We broke up...and I want to win him back. Any tips?...

Philippines
March 23, 2012 10:25am CST
This is not about my current married life but my friend's lovelife. She's so sad right now because she made a mistake that her boyfriend decided to go their own separate ways and they just broke up. I just wanted to help my friend. She's been stuck inside her bedroom like for the straight 2 weeks now. She would only go out for a few minutes to buy something she will really need and will just go back to her room right after. Is there anything you could tell me to give her an advice. She's still on the girlfriend-boyfriend relationship and yes, it was her fault why the break-up happened. She made a mistake but in the end had regrets why she did it when in fact, she later realized how much her boyfriend really loves her. Any piece of advice would be highly appreciated. Thank you, mylotters!
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12 responses
@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
24 Mar 12
It depends on how badly hurt he has been. For the time being, try approaching him just to show him that she still cares for him. If he doesn't show a sign of wanting to go back, get to know about him from his best friends. He usually tells his best friends about what happened.
@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
1 May 12
Now what is the point of making him go back to her if the man doesn't love her any more? I'd rather she found another.
• United States
30 Apr 12
I think those are good suggestions. Hopefully they have been able to talk and get through that rough spot in their relationship. Most relationships will have hard times every now and then. The key is to be able to work through them together. So it would be better for them to work out their problems than to try starting all over again.
@chicgale (2982)
• Philippines
24 Mar 12
Tell your friend to call or talk to her ex boyfriend. Tell her to ask forgiveness of what she did by admitting that she made a big mistake, and tell her to tell the man that she just realized how she truly love him. If her ex wanted a space, or wants to be alone for now, just tell your friend to wait coz if this man really loves her, he will forgive her eventually. Your friend should also tell the man that she needs a second chance.
• United States
30 Apr 12
I think this is a good idea. I also suggested a similar thought. After all we are all imperfect. Hopefully he can find it in his heart to forgive her. She loves him and is sorry for the mistake she made. Which more than likely means she is going to try everything in her power to keep from doing it again.
• Philippines
24 Mar 12
Is there any way she can communicate with her boyfriend? If so, then why she won't make the first move if it is her fault.She must do something before it is too late.
• United States
30 Apr 12
I agree with you. It's up to her to try and get things going in the right direction. She made a mistake and she needs to let him know how deeply sorry she is for hurting him. If she wasn't sorry I could see him not wanting to stay with her. But she is actually sorry for what she has done so hopefully he just needed a little time and that he will forgive her.
• India
23 Mar 12
I guess its too hard to go through these phases but the best thing that can be done is try not to get obsessed with it.. Take your friend out, make her have a little fun and enjoy... she probably thinks its end of the world for her.... But tell her he will come back to her if the relationship was worth it..
• United States
30 Apr 12
Yeah those are good ideas. Her friend needs to get out of the house. I hope though that she was able to sit down and talk with her ex. And that they were able to work things out. She seems to be sincerely sorry and hopefully he can forgive her.
@jenn88 (57)
• Philippines
23 Mar 12
is the reason behind is so heavy that she really needs to break up with the guy? in my own opinion... if she really loves him., just tell him... and explain as to why she made that move... and if the guys loves he rthe way she does him.. then he will understand... we are not perfect and every move we do its either it could break us or make us... so., in this move it broke her., and if having him back would fix her, then by all means go and tell him she loves him! go! dont just stay there and waste another minute crying... dont cry over spilled milk... :) good luck and i hop eand pray that his boyfriend would have her back! i wish he would... :D let me know what happened... heheh
• United States
30 Apr 12
I agree that they need to get together and talk about whatever it is that has created stress for their relationship. We all make mistakes. Hopefully he will be able to get over this tough time and make their relationship work. If she is sincerely sorry for what she has done he will probably be able to forgive her. I hope things work out for them.
@tagakolo (46)
• United States
23 Mar 12
Why dont she try to talk to him and reconcile.Though its hard,but for the sake of love she can do it.If it does not work at least she tried and she cant regret it in the future.
• United States
30 Apr 12
I think that would be a good idea. After all it seems they both love each other dearly. They should talk about it and fix whatever issues they are facing. It's not always easy to get through those tough times. But she seems to be genuinely sorry for whatever she did. So hopefully he will forgive her and they will be able to move past this hurtle.
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
23 Mar 12
i think the man need a time for recovering his feeling you know, if the truth man had left you, it takes a time for him for coming back to you why your friend did not realize her boyfriend love to her??
• United States
30 Apr 12
That is true. I hope that everything works out for her. It can be hard to deal with a situation when we have feelings for a person and they don't have feelings for us. But in time she will know what to expect.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
30 Apr 12
I'm really sorry to hear that your friend is going through such a hard time. I hope that she will be able to get back with him. It would be good for her to write him a letter and express how sorry she is for the mistakes she has made. For her to tell him that she loves him and wants him to give her a second chance. We all make mistakes and if he loves her hopefully he will forgive her. If her mistake wasn't a huge one. Hope things work out for her and that she is now doing better.
@egram09 (78)
• Philippines
23 Mar 12
If their feelings are mutual, they could be back in each others arms again. If the guy really loves your friend, he will respect her decision about their breakup. Sooner or later they will miss each other and realize that they should be together again. Be there always for your friend, but don't push her too much for the guy, let destiny bring them back together.
• United States
30 Apr 12
I hope that they are able to get over their problems and be together. Stress and anxiety in a relationship can be overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. If they both work to show one another love and respect they really can have a good relationship. It's just getting through those difficult times.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
23 Mar 12
I don't know what this mistake is about, if it's really a mistake at all. But fact is in life we all make mistakes, if not in the eyes of ourself in the eyes of someone else. Making mistakes is part of life. Your friend can decide to feel miserable for the rest of her life in her room and feel p;ity for herself or decide to go on with her life and learn from what is happened. And if it comes to her ex-boyfriend: if he loves her they will be together, if she hurt him it will take time. Talking about it won't help at this moment. There will be time for that if they decide to go on together at a certain time. But also if they do so after a mistake this should be in trust and equall. Otherwise she won't have a life at all with a bf blackmailing her, treating her bad, throwing her what happend in her face each time something is going on the doesn't like. Make this clear to her and also that a man will only have respect plus wants a woman who is able to live her life, who is funny and he can't get!
• Philippines
23 Mar 12
i think, its normal for your friend o be uneasy,, just give her time to think thru things:) sometimes relationships will always have to be in different kinds of trial to know, if both of them are compatible with each other :)
• United States
30 Apr 12
I agree with you. Each relationship will have their trials and tribulations. Hopefully her friend's ex will be able to see how important it is to work on one's problems. After all starting another relationship will come with it's problems as well. So if you love a person and are having problems you might as well try to work them out with the person you love and know.
@inklady (28)
• United States
23 Mar 12
Sometimes ... it's good just to take a little space. I know that sounds like tough love, but it is probably the best medicine. Men and woman are NOT alike. Generally, the woman wants the answer resolved NOW, where the man doesn't want to deal with things as quickly. Be a friend to your friend by listening to her and not giving any advice but to say "maybe you just need some space". In 2 weeks, the topic won't be as HOT and your friend may have a better chance to makeup.
• United States
30 Apr 12
I agree with you. At times it is necessary to give one another space. This can help a person to think about what they really want to do without being influenced by the other person. It can be hard to do this but it's important for us to know that the person we are with wants to be with us as well and that they don't feel obligated. Hopefully everything works out.