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October 8, 2025 at 12:58 pm #45055
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Member #382,659I still can’t make sense of it. We were fine together no fights, no cheating, and we used to see each other every day during school. After school ended she picked up a second job and we started seeing each other less, maybe three days a week. I understood why, and at first everything felt okay. We still talked all the time and I thought we were good. Then, out of nowhere, the day before she broke up she asked me where I thought we were going. I said I thought things would continue because everything had been going well. She said she was confused and needed to think.
The next day she told me she felt like God didn’t want her in a relationship right now. She said it wasn’t about me personally, but about her and what she needed. Her family wasn’t happy with her decision, but they understood. Since then we’ve spoken a few times less than before and she said cutting back would help both of us. She still wants to be friends, but I can’t shake this emptiness. I feel like I’m the only one grieving; she seems calmer, like she decided and moved on more easily.
I keep replaying every moment trying to find a clue I missed. Was I too casual about our future? Did I miss signs in her tone? I don’t want to be the person pestering her, but I also don’t want to throw her away if there’s still a chance. I’m so confused and sad and I don’t even know if I should hope she might change her mind or if this is final.
Is there a respectful way to get clarity without pushing her away? Is it possible she’ll come back, or do I need to accept this and move onOctober 14, 2025 at 8:46 am #45296
Heart WhispererMember #382,683I know this feels confusing and painful right now. When someone says they need to be single “because God wants them to,” it usually means they need space to figure things out for themselves. It doesn’t automatically mean they don’t care about you, but it does mean they aren’t ready to be in the relationship right now.
It’s okay to feel sad, hurt, or even frustrated. Give her the space she’s asking for, but also focus on yourself—your feelings, your routines, your friends. Right now, the healthiest thing is to respect her choice while protecting your own heart.
It may or may not be over permanently, but trying to push her before she’s ready will only cause more pain. You deserve clarity and care too, so take this time to lean on people who support you.
October 17, 2025 at 11:59 am #45549
Ethan SmithMember #382,679It’s hard to hear that someone you care about is stepping away, especially with a reason that feels out of your control. When she says “God wants her single right now,” it might be her way of telling you she needs time to figure things out for herself. It’s not necessarily about you or her not loving you it’s about her needing to focus on her own path.
It’s a tough situation, but sometimes we can’t push people to stay when they’re searching for answers in their own space. Give her the space she’s asking for, and let things unfold naturally. If it’s truly meant to be, time will tell.
October 17, 2025 at 5:20 pm #45598
PassionSeekerMember #382,676Oh man, this is a tough one. It sounds like she’s making it all about her needs right now, which, okay, I get. But it also seems like you’re left holding the emotional bag. You want answers, and that makes sense. But trying to find clues or reading into every word won’t give you what you need. People change, sometimes without warning, and sometimes it’s not even about you.
She’s set her boundaries, even if it doesn’t make sense to you. Respecting them is key, even if it hurts. You need to be real with yourself, too. Do you want to stay in this limbo forever, or do you deserve the clarity to move on? Because, yeah, the healing comes from accepting what is. Don’t settle for just “maybe.”
October 18, 2025 at 4:22 pm #45659
Ethan MoralesMember #382,560Alright, straight talk, no padding. She broke up and used a spiritual reason (“God wants me single right now”). That’s her boundary wrapped in a belief. You can take it exactly at face value, she means she needs space and isn’t available or you can read a dozen hidden meanings into it. Either way, you don’t get to change her mind by overanalyzing the past. You only get to choose what you do next.
Here’s my opinion and a plan you can actually use – What she said = she needs distance and isn’t ready to be in a relationship. That could mean anything from genuine spiritual/personal work to avoidance of hard conversation or commitment. You don’t know which, and you won’t know unless she says it clearly. Right now she’s chosen space. Respect it. Pushing will only push her farther.What you should do (practical) Give the space she asked for. No daily texts, no guilt-driven check-ins. Let her live the boundary she set. Set a personal deadline. Don’t float in limbo forever. Pick a realistic window, 30–45 days is fair, after which you decide whether you’ll keep waiting or move on. Tell no one; this is for you. Ask one calm question (once), then stop. If you need clarity, send a single short message once and only once:
I respect your need for space. I just need to know, is this a pause to figure things out for yourself, or are you saying this is the end for now? I’ll respect your answer.”If she answers, great. If she doesn’t, treat silence as her answer. Protect your heart while you wait. Rebuild routine, lean on friends/family, throw energy into work/hobbies. Don’t be available emotionally to a person who won’t be available to you. No stalking, no detective work. Checking social feeds obsessively only makes you miserable and gives you no real truth. Be prepared to move on. If she comes back, evaluate whether you’re willing to accept the uncertainty that led to this. If she doesn’t, don’t waste more time hoping.
Why a deadline matters People heal, people change, and sometimes people come back. But you have a life and a timeline too. Setting a boundary for yourself prevents endless limbo and lets you choose dignity over desperation.If she wants to be friends now That’s fine in theory, but friendship immediately after a breakup often prolongs pain. If you still want her romantically, consider a longer cooling-off period before trying to be “just friends.”
October 19, 2025 at 2:38 pm #45755
SweetieMember #382,677That kind of ending feels so confusing gentle, but final. I’ve had someone say something similar once, and it left me wondering if it was really faith or just a softer way to say goodbye. Maybe it’s both. Maybe she’s trying to listen to what her heart (or her peace) is telling her. You can still respect her decision while feeling hurt. Let her go with kindness, not anger. If something’s meant to return, it will but don’t wait in stillness for it. Keep living, keep growing, and let love find you again in its own time.
November 9, 2025 at 2:49 am #47824
AskApril MasiniKeymasterClarity? 😂
What clarity do you want? 😂
What part of “God doesn’t want me in a relationship with you” don’t you get? 😂
You’re the only one grieving right now because she’s already done and moved on
And yes, it hurts. It’s supposed to. You poured time, energy, and emotion into someone, and that hurts when it’s over.
But what are you gonna do? Ask her to go against what her “God” is telling her? 😂
There’s probably another reason she’s ending things, but that doesn’t even matter. She’s done with you. She’s moved on. And you need to do the same.
The earlier you accept it, the better for your sanity.
So get out there. Hang out with your friends. Meet new women. Have some fun. Stop sitting around waiting for clarity that’s never going to come. Move forward with your life! 😉
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