A few months ago I ended a five-year relationship because he wasn’t ready for marriage

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A few months ago I ended a five-year relationship because he wasn’t ready for marriage. I felt like I was putting my life on hold waiting for something that might never happen.
But the pain since then has been unbearable. I was already hurting while we were together wanting more than he could give. Ending it felt like the right choice but now I cry myself to sleep every night missing him.
What hurts most is knowing that if I went back he’d welcome me he always has. I try to remind myself how distant he became how the pressure of commitment pushed us apart. How painful it was to love someone who didn’t want the same future.
Still I find myself hoping he’ll come back and change his mind. But deep down I know he probably won’t and I don’t know how to stop hurting.

Last updated on:2025-09-12T15:57:02+05:30

Comments (5)

wconn
wconn 6 mths ago

i missing the version of him that laughed with me in the kitchen even though the later version barely looked at me when i brought up the future. it’s brutal to hold both at once. missing and knowing.

LoonyBop831
LoonyBop831 6 mths ago

it gettls better,don't rush your feelings

robinhood
robinhood 6 mths ago

it feels like you already lived two breakups. first when you stayed and wanted more, second when you walked away. no wonder the nights drag.

Kimmet62
Kimmet62 6 mths ago

take each day as it comes and sit with these emotions/ feelings and go through them. It will get easier I promise you. A win is a win no matter how small. Big hugs 🤗

queen0001
queen0001 6 mths ago

i used to beg for marriage too. he’d always say someday and then change the subject. i left thinking i’d finally feel free. instead i laid on the floor crying, wishing he’d just wake up and want me the way i wanted him.