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Is it still worth trying if he/she broke up with me several times?

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Last Updated: 06/15/2022 at 2:32pm
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caffeinatedcatio
October 10th, 2021 5:43am
You've got to consider what it is that's making you break up so many times. You usually break up with another person if they're not fulfilling your needs in one way or the other - if you're arguing regularly about one thing or the other, having constant misunderstandings, or if they just 'aren't as interested in you' anymore and keep you in this loop of on-again/off-again, then it doesn't seem worth it. Basically, if it's coming at the detriment of your mental or even physical wellbeing, then I would say it isn't worth it. Again, it's completely your decision to make - so ask yourself some much-needed questions, and remember to not compromise on your wellbeing to satisfy the other!
Anonymous
January 22nd, 2022 6:30am
It is not worth it if he/she breaks up with me several times because it means that we are getting back together simply because we are used to each other. It is okay and normal to make mistakes, which is why I do believe in second chances. But there has to be a line drawn or else you will fall down into a negative cycle. Breaking up with the same person for multiple times is the definition of a toxic relationship. It will not serve either of you to move forward because ultimately, there is a reason that the two of you have broken up time and time again.
Anonymous
February 18th, 2022 4:03am
Getting together after a breakup is a very common thing: A study found that almost 50% of couples admitted to reuniting with their partner after they had broken things off. But even though it's done pretty frequently, rebuilding a relationship after a breakup is no easy feat. If you and your ex have broken up many times already, the good news is that you are capable of winning them back for sure. No matter how bad things have gotten, with this new-found perspective, you can still put yourself in a position to win them back by drastically shifting your behavior towards your ex.
MulberryTree
March 6th, 2022 2:23am
My partner and I broke up quite a few times a few years ago over the span of about a year. We have since then gotten back together and we live together now. While not all relationships are the same and not every couple gets back together permanently, having hope that it will work out eventually is sometimes helpful. While it might be tempting to try right now, sometimes space is needed in order for the two people to really know what it's like to be without the other. This will put some things into perspective of if you really want that person in your life or not. And if the trying is one-sided, that doesn't benefit anybody in the long-run. Continuing that on/off cycle might also make it harder to get back together permanently because there's too much back and forth going on to make an informed decision. There's a saying "let them go, and if they come back they were always your. If they don't come back, they were never yours." Sometimes letting that person go and seeing what happens in the future is useful so you can both be okay independently so that you can be okay for each other in the future
Anonymous
March 19th, 2022 2:31am
Hello! It sounds like you still are attached to them but are hesitant to get back together due to fear that you guys might break up again. How deeply do you still care about them? How much are you gaining from getting back into a relationship and how much are you losing? Sometimes, our hearts tell us to be together again but, in reality, it'll only impact you negatively. It's important to understand what your end goal is for the two of you and, if you still want to get back together, how you should work through past issues to stay in a healthy relationship.
Anonymous
March 19th, 2022 8:59pm
After breaking up multiple times, the relationship begins to become a bit toxic. You both keep trying to be with each other romantically despite having attempted it time and time again. At this point, it's time for you both to move on and find someone who can appreciate you as you are now. Continuing this relationship could cause one or both of you to be dishonest with who you are as you try to compromise in a relationship you've both admitted multiple times is not feasible. This relationship is clearly something you're trying to hold on to, so allow yourself some time to grieve. Then, you can try to move on with someone else when you're ready.
UnrequitedKindness
March 24th, 2022 3:38pm
There is no one-size-fits-all answer for this. Every situation is unique, however, personally, if anyone thinks I am not good enough for them. They are right. I am too good for them. I like to first identify why this keeps happening, I had to reflect on myself and see that actually I was changing somewhat from the initial communication phase to the dating phase. I would start and be very attentive, I was always on my phone replying to their messages and actively looking for anyway that I could impress them. However once this phase ended I then began to relax, I felt like "my work here is done" which obviously was seen by them. How have I fixed this? I have decided to take a more even approach, I tend to start slower and try to maintain that pace with the relationship. It has currently been working well for me, however I still maintain my attitude of, If I am not good enough for you. I will not provide them with a second chance. I prioritise my self-worth before that.
Healtogether702
May 14th, 2022 1:56pm
From my personal experience, if someone breaks up with you several times, it can mean two things : the issue that caused the break up has not been resolved, or the person doesn't really want to be in a relationship, but finds it hard to let go or has fear of the uncertainty and therefore comes back. It is not something you want to hear again and again though... So I think it is either start working on resolving the issue or try to let go. It is very hard and it takes time, but living through a breakup again and again is not easy either, and it also creates a certain pattern when your partner may feel it is a way to manipulate the situation. My boyfriend broke up with me twice because he was ready for family and kids and I wasn't (after a divorce), I never lied about it, and he knew from the start I wasn't sure about another marriage and a kid, but he kept thinking that things will change and though I was willing to make concessions (sounds bad, I know) he was still not going halfway with me. He has a very demanding job and is working in another city. My main concern was that starting a family was gonna effectively make me a single mother with a weekend visit from the daddy. So we locked horns and continued for several years.... I feel that it would have been better to let go the first time.
listeningskies
June 11th, 2022 4:51am
It is worth trying to move on. If they aren’t sure, that means it isn’t healthy for you. Hurting again and again can be more taxing than you feel. Live and let go. Letting go might hurt once, but it still is better than hope that deceives. There is so much more waiting out there. So much to explore within. So much that won’t hurt you this much. So when there’s a choice, why not take it for a better life? It is not going to be easy, but it sure will be for the better. So again, live and let go.
Anonymous
June 15th, 2022 2:32pm
No. If a relationship has been tried and broke multiple times, it could mean that it wasn't right. Try to spend some time on yourself and get to know yourself a bit better before going out there. This relationship could be just a phase in your life, and who you are meant to be with for the rest if your life will come when time is ready. Be patient and enjoy life right now. It is not worth going back to someone that keeps breaking up with you. Try someone else, and you might find new characteristics you are into.