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My boyfriend or girlfriend wants to break up with me, how can I change their mind?

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My boyfriend or girlfriend wants to break up with me, how can I change their mind?
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Anonymous
June 25th, 2015 7:10pm
You can't, if that's what they want its best to leave it at that but if they want that they shouldn't be worth your time
Isave
June 25th, 2015 12:25pm
firstly you are showing the strength by not letting the other one go. and if you are that adamant, then you should make them sit down and have a conversation. Jot down the points you would like to talk about, so that you dont get any last minute jitters and screw the situation. Call them back with all your love. If he/she really loves you then the love and honesty your soul carries towards them , will be reflected in your eyes, and wont remain unseen from them.
Ametrine
July 1st, 2015 5:06pm
We can not control the decisions of others. If someone close to us needs to make a change in their life, we must allow them to, even if it is painful. I encourage you to express your emotions to them and share how you feel about the change they are prompting but ultimately, they may still be firm in their decision. Ensure you are taking care of yourself and have a solid support system in place for you to help you through this tough transition.
Mysteriousoul
July 10th, 2015 11:39pm
First of all, you should ask yourself if the relationship is worth. If you think it is, maybe you could settle up for a good conversation explaining how you feel, what are the possibilities you both can work out together to make all the negative things turn up right. Mutual understanding is important as well as communication when it comes to this part. However if the relationship is not worth, maybe you should consider the factor what would you like for a change at this particular moment? Do you want to continue being hurt? I'm sure many of you don't want too because as a person no one deserves to be treated this way and surely deserves something meaningful and right and worthy. There's a favorite quote that I love "Pain is a part of life and love, it helps us grows". You need to accept the pain and learn to let go. Take out the positive side and grasp a new breath to life! Maybe something better is out there for you! Lots of love and care! Hope that helps (:
KingOfRivers
July 4th, 2015 11:16pm
I used to think you could change their mind, but you really can't. If they really want to break up, that's it. I'm really sorry, but that's how it is.
paul1982
June 28th, 2015 2:11pm
If you are prepared to change something about yourself to try and keep your relationship then ask if there's anything that you can do to ask them to change their mind. If the answer is yes then explore further. If the answer is no, they may have just grown tired of you, need a new, more challenging rewarding relationship or may just have simply fallen out of love. If they have, there isn't a lot that can be done about it. Sad, but it is a part of life.
gracefulCat64
January 13th, 2016 11:06am
First understand that what makes him/her willing to break up with you . Then accept the problems he/she is facing and talk how can you both come over it . And if he/she still wants to respect then respect the decesion .
findthebeautythatsleft
January 6th, 2016 3:08am
This is circumstantial, but in most cases: don't try to change their minds. This is happening for a reason, and it's awful but you'll be okay.
Lifeislearning
January 6th, 2016 6:12am
Well, if you think you can reverse the situations.. Then you must apologise them first and ask them why he/she is wanting breakup.. If their is problem about understanding, compatibility or habits.. Then you can apologise for a new fresh start to change and improve the things... You can make changes and develop better understanding with time to overcome problems which are the reason for breakup.. And if their is some other issue.. You can talk to them without leading any fight.. And try to solve the matter
simran14
January 6th, 2016 10:53pm
you cant force them.....and if its your fault only then u can mend it but maybe if they just dont want to stay then they arent worth working on
Anonymous
January 6th, 2016 11:16pm
Establish why they want to break up with you to begin with, and see if those reasons can be addressed and worked on together.
StarEars
January 7th, 2016 7:47pm
Recognising their autonomy as an individual is important, in fact this is important if you you want to foster any kind of relationship with anyone. If they decide to break-up with you it might because they see it as a decision that best "fits" the circumstance. We all love being in control of situations, however, at times, there are things that are beyond our control. Accepting this might reduce the scale at which the effects of your boyfriend or girlfriend's decision has on you.
kianaranae0
January 7th, 2016 9:01pm
Try to talk to them about it. Find out what had happened for them to feel that this is the right option.
Geminisecret
January 8th, 2016 3:13am
just dont MAKE him/her change their mind, just try to tell him/her that u love him/her, that if you both try, the relationship can work out, its hard but its better than let him/her go. sometimes you gotta do your best for your love one, and this is one of those moments. talk and try.
Friend20
January 8th, 2016 3:26pm
At first I don't think so... if someone is lacking interest in you can stay with you for much long... But Still... Try to mend up things.. try to do what they love to keeping aside your interests Only for a while But beware! If it continues still then they are not ryt choice to be with.
Anonymous
January 10th, 2016 4:55pm
If your boyfriend or girlfriend wants to break up with you, you must consider why would you want to change their mind? Why be with someone who does not want to be with you. Each of us deserve someone who loves and cares for us and actually wants to be with us.
Soarfree
January 16th, 2016 7:44pm
I am sorry to say this but most likely you cant. Unless you guys sit down and talk about the problem.
Anonymous
January 23rd, 2016 11:13pm
The answer to this question honestly depends on the reason why they want to break up with you. However I will say this, one thing you could try is to have a heart to heart with them and tell them that you didn't mean to hurt them. the thing is though. you have to mean everything you say and you have to be honest with them
electricHug43
January 23rd, 2016 10:52pm
Show them you love them by being there for them at all times and tell them how you feel everyday. :)
Anonymous
January 23rd, 2016 8:59pm
I would first want to find out why they wanted to break up with me before deciding if it was worth the effort of trying to get them to change their mind. Does he want to break up because of something he is doing and the trust and integrity of the relationship is gone or is it something that I am doing that is causing him pain or grief. This is why rational communication is so important. Making assumptions without any proof to back them up is hurtful to both of us, especially if they turn out to be untrue gossip. If he has met someone else and feels he is now in love with that person, there is absolutely nothing I can do to force him to love me instead. As a matter of fact, the more that I point out all that I have done for him, all the things I have forgiven him for and the more of the past I throw in his face, the more he is likely to believe he is making a better choice by leaving. No one wants to be constantly reminded of their faults every time there is a disagreement. If I am at fault, if my personality seems to make it look like I am flirting or that I complain about everything and appreciate nothing, then I would hope, depending on the time invested in the relationship that both of us, if we still have some feelings for each other, would consider couple counseling. If one person is adamant about wanting to leave the relationship and unwilling to help the other person have some kind of emotional closure by explaining why they are leaving, I would hope the person being left would consider individual counseling to not only work through the grief of being left behind, but to also learn and accept what their part was in the relationship, even if it was allowing bad behavior from the other person to increase throughout the relationship for fear that the person would leave if criticized. There are two things to remember. First, people treat us the way we let them, usually because it is the way we have been treated all of our lives. Secondly, we cannot force anyone to stay, to change their mind, to love us, we can only love ourselves enough to build a support system to help us get through all the traumas of life. Someday he or she may mature and realize what they passed up, but by then, you may have also matured and are with someone who can see your true value and worth.
Anonymous
July 2nd, 2015 4:21am
You can't. You can only choose your actions and reactions, respect them enough to let go, respect yourself enough to not settle for someone with who decide not to want you in their life
Anonymous
July 2nd, 2015 7:20pm
Ask them why they want to break up, make them express their feelings. Talk to them and see how they feel.
Anonymous
January 22nd, 2016 1:28pm
You need to let them have some time. and talk to them. Be honest about how you still feel about them.
Anonymous
January 22nd, 2016 1:54am
Don't force a relationship
BatWings89
January 15th, 2016 3:04pm
You can ask them why they want to break up and if possible change the things that are an issue. This does not guarantee that their mind will be changed. You could also ask yourself if you want to be with somebody that does not want to be with you.
divinewillpower86
January 4th, 2016 12:36am
If someone asks you, Can you pls tell me the direction to ---- then you can only tell direction. However you still can give some suggestion.
wonderfulWaterfall86
January 13th, 2016 3:16pm
You can't. You have to accept it. Do not make empty promises. That will only worsen the situation.
Anonymous
July 3rd, 2015 12:12am
In my experience, once someone has made a decision like that it's very hard to change their mind. I think the best advice here is to focus on you. Do you want to be with someone who isn't so sure that they want to be with you? You deserve the best, and to be loved fully for who you are.
ThatSweetGuy2511
January 10th, 2016 7:18pm
For whatever reason they wish to break up with you is on them. In my experience, there's no guarantee that you can change their mind 100% but it's definitely not impossible. If there's any problems in a relationship then it's probably best to talk it out face to face and see how you both can resolve this situation. But be open about it and get ready to hear answers you'll probably don't want to hear, and get ready to save your relationship.
Anonymous
January 15th, 2016 5:24pm
Sometimes there is nothing you can do. Just remember no matter what life goes on and you don't need a man or woman to make you happy. You have yourself, the most important person of all.