I am looking for advice and to hear your experiences with no contact.
My ex and I broke up very recently after a long-term relationship. She said she still loves me but feels hurt and thinks being on her own for the next few years is best for her. During the breakup, she admitted that she is not 100 percent sure about her decision but feels like she cannot put in the work right now.
We met yesterday to talk. It was emotional and we both cried. I told her I can’t be just friends and that we should go no contact unless she changes her mind about us. She agreed.
She has told me multiple times that she loves me but is set on living her own life right now. My gut says that she does still care but is trying to push herself to move on.
For those of you who have been through this, especially when your ex still had feelings but wanted space or time, did they ever reach back out? If so, how long did it take and what were the signs?
TL;DR:
Ex of 3 years says she still loves me but feels she needs to move on and live her life. We had a 2-hour talk yesterday, and I left it by going no contact unless she changes her mind. Has anyone had an ex return in a similar situation?