8 Days ago I told him I missed chatting and just had been thinking about him a lot, it was the only time I had “chased” since our breakup. He left out of the blue long distance just before we were about to be home for all of summer together.
His response: “Hey don’t feel embarrassed for reaching out it’s not silly. I get missing “us” and what we had. I think a little bit of space is probably best for right now though, just so we can both move forward”
I keep thinking about it. Does this mean he still has some feeling and talking is hard for him too? Is there any chance he will ever reach out after a message like this?
I don’t want to initiate any more contact but I really don’t want to never speak again.
Last updated on:2026-05-14T18:39:13+05:30
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are you missing HIM most right now, or the future you thought you were finally about to have together this summer
I think a mix of both. Distance was really tough but for me there was the end goal of summer where our connection and time in person could really flourish and he just could not hang in there and that feels so unfair.
i do think he probably still cares. but what helped me was finally accepting that care and willingness are two different things. my ex missed me too, he still didn’t come back.
i’ve gotten a message almost exactly like this before. that “i miss us too but we need space” kind of reply kept me stuck for MONTHS because it gave me just enough hope to hold onto
I think maybe one day you will be able to talk again but it feels like at this stage he needs his space and you do too. he is trying to move forward and needs the room to do so and you also need the room to be able to move forward as well.