Just another man trying to get along with his (ex) girlfriend

awwww i am touched reading this discussion. i remember when i had the same situation a long time ago with my boyfriend. my parents are very strict and my sister hated the fact that we are together and so i wanted to just stop whatever i had with him. i was young, i was 17 years old that time, he is my first boyfriend and so i didn't know what to do. but in our case, he never stopped and never gave up on me no matter what i was going through hehehe so since i love him very much and can't afford to lose him too, we worked it out and i didn't care about what my parents would say and do to me. he went back to the states and we kept our relationship as a secret for a couple of months. but now i am proud of him and i tell everyone that i have him in my life no matter what my parents reactions. 8 years after and i still feel the same thing. i still feel like he is all that i have. and yes we have been together for almost 8 years now. i know not all girls are the same and not family problems are the same. but i think it is better to give her space and time. i am sure you both will figure something out soon. just try to be patient about the situation and never stop letting her know that she has you who cares for her and loves her so much. i hope for the best in your relationship. good luck and take care.

This too shall pass...Markudo. I think it's important that you be strong for yourself and for your girlfriend. If you can be strong then things will probably improve for both of you. Hang in there, do your best and continue to be there for the woman you love. Eventually, she will probably develop even more love, respect and appreciation for you.

Hi Markudo. She definitely needs her own time and space considering the situation that she is in. Family problem is something that can break a person and seriously affect all the other aspects of one's life. Giving her assurance that you're just there for her if she needs you and you are willing to wait will render her a big help. All the best for both of you.

Give her time and space. If you keep on insisting on seeing her then you might push her away. If you really care for her then honor her request and give her her alone time for now. If she is ready then she will talk to you but until then just let her be. Being there for someone does not always mean being there physically.