Why does he want space? navigating breakup confusion

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So basically, My ex said he doesn't like me anymore and rn he wants distance for a bit, for like a week of something. I honestly want to become the best version of myself, I want to have goals...But I'm still hoping that maybe after a while he will fall in love again and maybe we'll be able to get back together. Maybe with time I will get bored and I will be healed so I will stop wanting him.. I really love him rn and I cant do what I like for no reason. But yes he told me he would distance himself so we can't play together this week. I know I should move on but I can't.

Last updated on:2026-06-15T01:34:23+05:30

Comments (13)

Pplant881
Pplant881 4 wks ago

when he said he doesn't like you anymore, did he leave any room for working on things later, or was the week of distance something he asked for without talking about the future at all?

Inotnoya
Inotnoya 4 wks ago

He asked for distance without talking about the future. My friend told me it could still be possible but for that I need to prove that I needed to stop assuming and being jealous + overthinking and then maybe he could see a possibility (yes we broke up but thats how I am and I know its bad.)

Balloon
Balloon 4 wks ago

If he told you he doesn’t like you anymore, take his word for it and treat yourself with the kindness and love you would have given to him. If he likes you healed and he gives you what you need when you are in that good place it’s different, but to keep the door open when he tells you he doesn’t like you.. it’s hard to heal around that type of energy.

Inotnoya
Inotnoya 4 wks ago

The thing is, I know he liked my energy before so yk I really wanna change for myself and if he comes back bc he likes my energy and wants to try again, its a win win

RimiVough
RimiVough 4 wks ago

focusing on becoming the person i wanted to be for ME, not for the chance that he'd fall in love again. i couldn't control his feelings, but i could give myself something to look forward to each day.

Inotnoya
Inotnoya 4 wks ago

I want to become someone better for me. But I cant help but think me and him can work out even if its in 4months

zarajewel
zarajewel 4 wks ago

Don't wait around for a text treat this time as your own fresh start, becoming your best self should be for you, not to win him back & lastly if someone needs space to value you, give them that space permanently. ❤️

Inotnoya
Inotnoya 4 wks ago

I know but I love him and I'm so sad he lost feelings:(

zarajewel
zarajewel 4 wks ago

@Inotnoya I'm sorry I so wish you feel better soon and forget about him love

Inotnoya
Inotnoya 4 wks ago

@zarajewel I hope I will feel better soon and I hope my feelings will be gone soon too. I can't with me thinking he will come back when he clearly doesn't want to :(

Limp001
Limp001 4 wks ago

my ex asked for "a little space" too, and i spent that whole time hoping he'd come back different. the waiting hurt almost as much as the breakup because my life felt stuck while he figured out what he wanted

Inotnoya
Inotnoya 4 wks ago

Yep the waiting hurts. And I know he lost feelings but I know he still cares about me. what is horrible is that I can't move on

Inotnoya
Inotnoya 4 wks ago

I respect his decision but I still hope he might fall in love again if I become the best version of myself 💔