can we be friends?

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okay so now we are "friends" but I can tell we both still want each other. he broke up with me, wanted a second chance, then decided he needed time, now we both "like each other" except this morning he hasn't been replying to my texts. I know it's time to move on, I know I have to let him go and start no contact, but my healing process is going the wrong way and I am becoming stressed and worried again. this sucks.

Last updated on:2025-09-02T02:15:03+05:30

Comments (7)

mindfull
mindfull 6 mths ago

you’re caught between wanting him and knowing you shouldn’t, i’ve seen that, it drags out the stress even when you try to move on

siddavow
siddavow 6 mths ago

i remember mornings like that, staring at my phone, heart thumping, wishing he’d say something, wishing things weren’t so messy. it hurt so much

Yiami
Yiami 6 mths ago

i know that feeling, texting him over and over, waiting for a reply that never comes, feeling like every step forward is two steps back. it’s like torture

DustLight90
DustLight90 6 mths ago

I’ve been in same situation! First time we didn’t spoke for 6 months and when he came back he used to say to be friends but actually he wanted a second chance! I gave him but it was ok for few months and after he started again with his bullshits and he didn’t assumed this relationship! Most of the time he was dating me late evening, if we were going out for dinner he was putting his headphones and never spoke with me and now again we have 57 days no contact because “I am full of bullshit” after all I did for him! So even if you give second chance is not going to work! 😔

Finalyfree
Finalyfree 6 mths ago

I know that all too well. But at some point, you're at your limit, while they simply move on. The idea that "better friends than nothing" is pure poison.

PhoenixRise
PhoenixRise 6 mths ago

Been there. I’m so sorry for you. 💔 The only right thing is: Cut him off, break down (even though it takes time), heal little by little. You’ll feel a little bit better week by week… And you’ll break again and rise again. You Can do it and you are worth it. ❤️

HappyStar238
HappyStar238 6 mths ago

You know this is the situation I had it many times but you have to accept that the only one who can make you happy is yourself😊