Ex wants space, I think it will really help?

Question

2 weeks ago me and my ex broke up. Was just alot of arguing the last week of the relationship combined with both of us stressed from work and school. He needed time. Well I bothered him and yesterday said "you keep doing this over and over, you pushed me away, you happy, im done, I care but im sorry" I said I understood but no thats no what I meant to do. He texted me later that night and said he just didnt want an all day argument. I explained why I had been acting crazy (family issues) and last weeks we were together I had a really big stress I didnt want him to worry about. (didnt say specific but thought I was pregnant) I understand I need to change how I handle stress and told him that. He said thats ok, but right now we both need space. He does still care but I dont know if he'll come back or not. I am not contacting him but I think he will Sunday since its my birthday. What do I do?

im not pregnant and yeah im not calling or texting, though its hard

I told him why I was stressed and last night was actually one of the best conversations weve had since the break up

Answer 1

Do nothing now, wait and let him make up his own mind if he wants to work things out. Your relationship will only work out if he comes back because he wants to and not because you force him to.

Sounds like you are too dependent on him and he is smothering with it. He needs space but that does not necessarily mean he does not need you too.l

Good luck

Answer 2

I honestly think that she is psychotic, no offence tho'. One moment she objects to your leaving,then she asks for space. Did you ever let her know that she would have all the space she wants and needs when you're gone? I suppose and perhaps she is still going through the trauma after her failed relationship/marriage before you, but that's very immature of her to deal with you. Don't worry too much about the friends. If they really look upon you as a friend,they will stay in touch. All you need to do now is perhaps to ask her one last time what she wants and you make up your mind if you can accomodate her demand/s. Then you will find the answer for yourself. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Keep the communicaton up. Sounds like that is going good. If you care about each other you can work it out...but don't rush back into things and go back into it knowing that you both have issues you need to work on. Communication is the key. You need to talk about your stresses and why they stress you. You would talk to a best friend about it. Your boyfriend, husband, whatever..should be your best friend.

Answer 4

Humm...time fixes everything.
Give yourself time and give him time to think, relax, fix things with everybody, school, work whatever else.
When you feel you're done, you can contact him and tell him you're fine now and to please tell you when he's doing fine again.
It doesn't matter who contacts who first, the point is to leave clear that the relationship keeps going and it's out of stress.

^^

Answer 5

I think you are on the right track. Leave him alone and give him some space. if it was meant to be he will come back. If he doesn't, then it will be time to move on with your life. Best wishes! :)

Answer 6

Let him make the first move and stay away from him. It seems you've instigated the last few arguments.

Answer 7

You both need counseling. It was stupid to get pregnant and add to the stresses.

Answer 8

Let him be its obviously over.........will never be the same and was not ment to be....or tell him why you were stressing then maybe he will understand.....if you dont talk he can't read your mind

Answer 9

Wait till SUNDAY.......Usually need space is a term for "get the hell out of here!"........sorry.....lol

Answer 10

do nothing... wait for him and don't contact him no matter what excuse you can think of...