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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 9:45:56 PM
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And ask how they've been? Or is it expected that there'd be no communication til the break is over

Asking as I'm in scary new territory right now

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Lairen
01/18/21 9:51:15 PM
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My breaks are permanent.

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 9:54:00 PM
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Yeah, this is a weird situation for me too. Was wondering if there was something considered a norm in this situation.

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Chicken
01/18/21 9:55:05 PM
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She might take a while to reply because shes got her hands full.

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FightingJester
01/18/21 9:55:44 PM
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Chicken posted...
She might take a while to reply because shes got her hands full.
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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 9:56:05 PM
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Chicken posted...
She might take a while to reply because shes got her hands full.

We've agreed not to see other people during this lol

That's honestly not something I'm worried about

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Hambo the Hog
01/18/21 9:56:23 PM
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If you care about them, just ask. If they don't like that, then it might be more than a break.

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 9:56:50 PM
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Hambo the Hog posted...
If you care about them, just ask. If they don't like that, then it might be more than a break.

I like that advice. Cheers

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Unsugarized_Foo
01/18/21 9:57:48 PM
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Idunno, it's been so long since high school

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Smackems
01/18/21 9:58:21 PM
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If you're "on a break" it's pretty much already over and not worth pursuing, because it'll just happen again or get completely broken off

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Lairen
01/18/21 9:58:42 PM
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I would never suggest a break and if they do i tell them its over.

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:01:11 PM
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Fishstick posted...
What's the reason for the break?
My buddy and wife went on a break. Four years later and they are still on it.

She's going through a lot of stuff, her brother has a court case in a couple of weeks(which is meant to be the length of the break) and could easily be looking at jail time. She had to talk him down off a ledge recently

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Unsugarized_Foo
01/18/21 10:02:17 PM
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haloiscoolisbak posted...
She's going through a lot of stuff, her brother has a court case in a couple of weeks(which is meant to be the length of the break) and could easily be looking at jail time. She had to talk him down off a ledge recently

She's not that interested anymore. If you were brad pitt, would she take a break?

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Lairen
01/18/21 10:03:21 PM
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When im going through tough shit the last thing i want to see is the person i love.

SARCASM

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Smackems
01/18/21 10:03:57 PM
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Yeah this reeks tc. She's stringing you along at best. You'd think she'd want your love and support if she was super into the relationship

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ManicPlumber77
01/18/21 10:04:07 PM
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If I had checked in more, she might still be alive.

So yes.

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:04:22 PM
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Fishstick posted...
That's some pretty serious stuff to deal with. Have you been dating long?

No, a couple of months. So I kinda get it

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Returning_CEmen
01/18/21 10:05:11 PM
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Did you and her not discuss boundaries or expectations besides dont fuck other people? Seems odd that you dont know what you can or cant do. Did she just spring this on you?
No one is too busy 100% of the day, if they care enough they will make time. I understand she is busy consoling her brother and that is her first priority. I dont see a problem with asking how things are going if you havent heard from her in a couple of days.
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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:05:20 PM
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Unsugarized_Foo posted...
She's not that interested anymore. If you were brad pitt, would she take a break?

You could be right. Honestly a couple of weeks isn't some huge sacrifice of my time to wait and see though

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:06:51 PM
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Returning_CEmen posted...
Did you and her not discuss boundaries or expectations besides dont fuck other people? Seems odd that you dont know what you can or cant do. Did she just spring this on you?
No one is too busy 100% of the day, if they care enough they will make time. I understand she is busy consoling her brother and that is her first priority. I dont see a problem with asking how things are going if you havent heard from her in a couple of days.

We did this over text the morning after he had this little incident unfortunately. It's kinda all a bit vague atm

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Infinite 2003
01/18/21 10:08:03 PM
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haloiscoolisbak posted...
We've agreed not to see other people during this lol

Oh my sweet summer child


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MabusIncarnate
01/18/21 10:08:55 PM
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I wouldn't, let it play out and see where it goes. Unfortunately as mentioned, breaks rarely end up back to normal, I'd give her distance.

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:09:10 PM
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Infinite 2003 posted...
Oh my sweet summer child

Eh, honestly not something I'm concerned about

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The_Creep_2020
01/18/21 10:10:17 PM
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haloiscoolisbak posted...
We did this over text the morning after he had this little incident unfortunately. It's kinda all a bit vague atm
Dont sweat right now, TC.

It sounds like some heavy shit shes going through.

If it becomes an ongoing situation and the new normal, bail politely.

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gunplagirl
01/18/21 10:10:35 PM
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https://youtu.be/R2qBy5E-y1w

Topic reminds me of this

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Cowthief
01/18/21 10:11:26 PM
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Do it the true nordic way. Give him your sword. If he gives it back to you, you know you are fucked and better put some forces on your borders.

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:11:54 PM
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gunplagirl posted...
https://youtu.be/R2qBy5E-y1w

Topic reminds me of this

I haven't been left on read lol. It's just been a discussion of a break and then nothing

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TheMikh
01/18/21 10:12:26 PM
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if he/she wants a break, give him/her a permanent one and end the relationship

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Solid Snake07
01/18/21 10:12:59 PM
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Lol, bro break up with her(or him) and move on.

There is no "taking a break". Its just someone who wants to break up but won't pull the trigger because they don't want to be mean or are being indecisive about it and another person who's allowing them to string them along with the sad hope that things might work out.

Don't be one of those people.

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:16:15 PM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
Lol, bro break up with her(or him) and move on.

There is no "taking a break". Its just someone who wants to break up but won't pull the trigger because they don't want to be mean or are being indecisive about it and another person who's allowing them to string them along with the sad hope that things might work out.

Don't be one of those people.

It's only a couple of weeks to find out. If it turns out she wants it fully over, so be it. Was just wondering what you're meant to actually do while on a break as its new ground for me

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Solid Snake07
01/18/21 10:27:47 PM
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haloiscoolisbak posted...
It's only a couple of weeks to find out. If it turns out she wants it fully over, so be it. Was just wondering what you're meant to actually do while on a break as its new ground for me


You're essentially broken up, do what you want. Drink, cry, pray, get laid. Whatever helps you cope.

But no, I wouldn't call her. Unless it's to tell her you're ending it

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:30:00 PM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
You're essentially broken up, do what you want. Drink, cry, pray, get laid. Whatever helps you cope.

But no, I wouldn't call her. Unless it's to tell her you're ending it

I was gonna shoot her a text at the halfway point of this break just to ask how she's holding up as I know she's going through some shit

Was definitely not considering calling lol

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Solid Snake07
01/18/21 10:31:54 PM
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haloiscoolisbak posted...
I was gonna shoot her a text at the halfway point of this break just to ask how she's holding up as I know she's going through some shit

Was definitely not considering calling lol


I apologize, when I said don't call her I meant don't contact her

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The X Dawg
01/18/21 10:33:34 PM
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It's over man.

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:34:39 PM
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I was unaware a break 99% of the time means its over lol.

Guess im a bit naive with dating

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Darmik
01/18/21 10:34:52 PM
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I can only go by what you're saying but this sounds more like she's dealing with a lot of shit and is too busy to go out with you than a couple of weeks more than actually taking a break because the relationship isn't working but I can only go by how you're wording it. How did this break actually happen?

I don't think there's anything wrong sending a message assuming that is the case.

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Solid Snake07
01/18/21 10:38:23 PM
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haloiscoolisbak posted...
I was unaware a break 99% of the time means its over lol.

Guess im a bit naive with dating


Bro, the vast majority of relationships don't work. This is showing very heavy handed signs of something that is not working.

I mean it's your life, do whatever you want. But you should be aware of that. And dragging out a failing relationship isn't healthy for anyone involved

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Flockaveli
01/18/21 10:39:29 PM
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https://youtu.be/M6o1SEj02t0

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Darmik
01/18/21 10:42:16 PM
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haloiscoolisbak posted...
I was unaware a break 99% of the time means its over lol.

Guess im a bit naive with dating

lol don't take this board too seriously when it comes to things like that. It's always pessimistic about relationships and women.

But you need to figure this stuff out on your own. There's no pre-determined rules to follow while you're in a relationship with someone. But if she outright won't even message you during all of this that is a bit odd. So yeah check in with a message to see if she's doing okay (if she's a normal, nice person she will appreciate this) and go from there. There's no need to overthink it or worry you're doing something wrong.

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Jagr_68
01/18/21 10:45:57 PM
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Lairen posted...
I would never suggest a break and if they do i tell them its over.

This. Just a cowardly, half ass suggestion to BREAK UP without dealing with any of the consequences or other party's reactions.

Sorry TC but assume it's over and go from there. Don't check in, ya know :/

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Shablagoo
01/18/21 10:47:57 PM
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Darmik posted...
don't take this board too seriously when it comes to things like that. It's always pessimistic about relationships and women.


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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 10:48:30 PM
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Darmik posted...
lol don't take this board too seriously when it comes to things like that. It's always pessimistic about relationships and women.

But you need to figure this stuff out on your own. There's no pre-determined rules to follow while you're in a relationship with someone. But if she outright won't even message you during all of this that is a bit odd. So yeah check in with a message to see if she's doing okay (if she's a normal, nice person she will appreciate this) and go from there. There's no need to overthink it or worry you're doing something wrong.

Oh, this all happened on the weekend. I'm not pining for a reply or hurt she hasn't messaged me yet, plus I know shel reply straight away if I msg her, I'm just thinking is it better to leave it for 2 weeks til the agreed time is over and i can actually ask to see her again or whatever, or text half way during this period just for a quick chat, or if that'd be confusing. But im thinking there's no harm in that now and I'm just over thinking

Nearly all our texting the past couple of months has just been to arrange the next time we see each other, I actually hate texting lol

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Darmik
01/18/21 10:55:52 PM
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haloiscoolisbak posted...
Oh, this all happened on the weekend. I'm not pining for a reply or hurt she hasn't messaged me yet, plus I know shel reply straight away if I msg her, I'm just thinking is it better to leave it for 2 weeks til the agreed time is over and i can actually ask to see her again or whatever, or text half way during this period just for a quick chat, or if that'd be confusing. But im thinking there's no harm in that now and I'm just over thinking

Nearly all our texting the past couple of months has just been to arrange the next time we see each other, I actually hate texting lol

I don't get what you mean by agreed time. She literally said to not talk to her for 2 weeks at all? That just sounds odd to me.

The risk you're taking by not saying anything is that you might make yourself appear distant while she's dealing with some pretty serious things. I get that a 2 month relationship might be too early to really deal with personal issues like that but I also don't think it's casual enough where you literally have no contact at all. I suppose that depends on your last conversation.

You know about your relationship more than any of us here. You probably are overthinking it. Hating texting might make it a bit more awkward I suppose since that's sort of the perfect way to check in during a period like this without feeling clingy or overbearing. Maybe a text offering a chat would be appreciated?

Keep in mind when people are reading about breaks during the relationship they're usually hearing about someone who is checking out, seeing what else is out there and leaving that person hanging for whatever is chosen next. Her dealing with a suicidal brother and a court case isn't really that.

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masticatingman
01/18/21 10:56:31 PM
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Breaks mean you find a new relationship

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JimmyFraska
01/18/21 11:01:40 PM
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A couple of months? I would say, because it's only been that short amount of time, we have to give her the benefit of the doubt.

But truthfully, if she were really falling for you, she'd probably want to confide in you about stuff she's having a hard time with, and use you to have a sense of security and relaxation. Not push you away like she doesn't want to deal with you on top of everything.

With all that in mind, I'd say no, don't check in. I would not invest too much, it doesn't seem she has a very high interest.
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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 11:04:03 PM
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Darmik posted...
I don't get what you mean by agreed time. She literally said to not talk to her for 2 weeks at all? That just sounds odd to me.

The risk you're taking by not saying anything is that you might make yourself appear distant while she's dealing with some pretty serious things. I get that a 2 month relationship might be too early to really deal with personal issues like that but I also don't think it's casual enough where you literally have no contact at all. I suppose that depends on your last conversation.

You know about your relationship more than any of us here. You probably are overthinking it. Hating texting might make it a bit more awkward I suppose since that's sort of the perfect way to check in during a period like this without feeling clingy or overbearing. Maybe a text offering a chat would be appreciated?

Keep in mind when people are reading about breaks during the relationship they're usually hearing about someone who is checking out, seeing what else is out there and leaving that person hanging for whatever is chosen next. Her dealing with a suicidal brother and a court case isn't really that.

No, it was just a super brief conversation where she suggested that maybe we could take a break for a few weeks. We discussed not dating other people but didn't talk about whether we talk to each other or not during these 2 weeks. I just assumed you don't do that during a break, I dunno why tbh

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haloiscoolisbak
01/18/21 11:08:59 PM
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JimmyFraska posted...
A couple of months? I would say, because it's only been that short amount of time, we have to give her the benefit of the doubt.

But truthfully, if she were really falling for you, she'd probably want to confide in you about stuff she's having a hard time with, and use you to have a sense of security and relaxation. Not push you away like she doesn't want to deal with you on top of everything.

With all that in mind, I'd say no, don't check in. I would not invest too much, it doesn't seem she has a very high interest.

She's already confided a lot of stuff to me, including something pretty horrible the brother did to her when they were kids... The brother has schizophrenia btw, to say he's a handful is an understatement

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