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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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Staceyjane
August 13th, 2015 1:20pm
It depends on the situation maybe they need more attention then they have or they need something new in there life prove to hem you are what they need
kittykat
August 13th, 2015 4:53pm
It's important to respect your partner's autonomy regarding these decisions. However, if both of you are willing to work on the relationship, the best thing you can do is encourage clear and open communication. Sit down with them and talk about how you're both feeling and what's making the relationship hard to sustain in the first place. If there are changes that need to be made on both of your parts, you need to get them out in the open. The goal here shouldn't be just to keep them with you, it should be to get your relationship back to a place where you're both happy with each other and your lives.
Anonymous
August 14th, 2015 2:29pm
I think changing their mind is something that's a hard task. Talk to them, but keep in mind that you want someone who cares about you for all you are. And if they can't see that, they might not be the one you want to devote so much of your heart to.
0LovelyHaven0
August 15th, 2015 8:43am
I've been in a situation of wanting to save the relationship and to change their minds from breaking up. It's just anything but breaking up that fills up your mind and you don't want to lose someone important. It's completely normal especially if you love them so very dearly but at times like this, you can't do much. If your relationship is very unhealthy, then you want to let it go. If you partner isn't satisfy with you and what you've done for them, then let them go. They don't deserve you as much as you put out there for them. If you disagree, that's fine but if you can't agree with anything, it isn't. If they want to break up with you over a silly fight, yes, you can somehow change their minds and ease them into a stable mind of thinking. Although if it's constant silly fights, you may want to have a stable and civil talk with each other about maybe some insecurities or problems you have with each other.
Grady
August 15th, 2015 11:20pm
At that point, I start asking myself, is it worth trying to change their minds? I know that's a hard question to answer, but, if someone wants to break up with you, there is always more than a simple answer. And honestly, it's might not be worth changing yourself to make them happy.
jovialBeauty03
September 14th, 2015 9:56pm
Ask yourself first, what are the disadvantages and advantages of the breakup? Do you believe it may be for the best? Are you afraid to get back into the market again? Would it be best to have some 'me-time'? Or why would they even want to break up? Is changing their mind going to make the relationship any stronger in the future why or why not? Sometimes asking questions to yourself and being honest with yourself may help you understand what is it in the relationship that wants you to make them (him/her) change their mind.
Anonymous
November 10th, 2015 2:30pm
You can't change his/her mind. If they want to leave, then let it be. Someone else would be able to see how beautiful and special you are. You deserve someone who can give you their time and attention because you are worth it. Put yourself before anyone else and love yourself. No one else can love you more than you.
Rosealyn
November 10th, 2015 4:59pm
If you didn't want to be with someone, would you want them to change your mind? Think on this for a while- is it fair to keep them in a relationship they do not desire? Sit down with your partner and talk about the relationship goals you both have.
Anonymous
December 11th, 2015 1:37pm
its not really fair on them for you to try and change their mind, if its because of something that is easily changeable then maybe give it a go but if its because of something you have no control over then im afraid there isnt much you can do about it
Anonymous
December 12th, 2015 6:09pm
You can not really change their mind but you can talk to them about it. Like if the say that your cheeting on them when your not so they want to break up with you just sit them down and explain that you are not. Hope this help!
charmingMoon58
December 13th, 2015 2:38am
Sit down with him and find out why he wants to break up with you there has to be a reason they want to
calmLove23
December 13th, 2015 2:47am
You should talk to him and find out why he wants to break up with you. Try talking to him about how to fix the problem. Communication is really important in this situation.
lovepaige
December 13th, 2015 3:58am
I don't think it's possible to change their mind from wanting to break up with you. However, if you did succeed in changing their mind, would it make you happy that they decided to stay with you because you persuaded them? Instead of them staying with you because they wanted to?
manuel1998
December 13th, 2015 4:02am
You can't my friend... Sad thing about life eh? You can't lay on the ground and get your butt kicked thought, you need to fight out of the sadness. Don't worry, be happy.
Anonymous
December 13th, 2015 1:47pm
You should not try to change their mind. If they want to break up they probably have a good reason for it and it would mean if you kept being in a relationship with them maybe it wouldn't be a healthy one.
blissfulCaramel72
December 13th, 2015 5:22pm
Well mostly be true to yourself and be compassionate. Be the person your boy friend or girlfriend is in love with and generally remind them that you'll be there for them
peacefulReeds21
December 13th, 2015 6:07pm
You cannot change their mind like this, but you can change their thinking about you. You can show your affection towards them and just wait till you get positive results.
Anonymous
December 13th, 2015 7:36pm
I'm sorry to tell you, but you can't change their mind because thats their feelings, and if they don't love you and want to break up then they don't deserve you either. There are plenty of other fish in the sea that you will fall in love with.
Anonymous
December 14th, 2015 5:59am
I will show him that I am worthy for him and that I will do my best to support him for all what he needs because if you love a person, you will do your best just to gain him/her back
Tinkerman84
December 16th, 2015 8:07am
Main objective here would be to make sure your partners know excatly how you feel about him/her. Make sure they know how much and why you want to be with them. How they make you feel. Although he/she don't want to be with you for any reason what would the point be of actually staying in that relationship? I know it hurts, it will always hurt in the beginning but as time goes by you'll learn to accept the decision and you need to understand it doesn't have to be something about you.
S1yvia
December 16th, 2015 7:02pm
Unfortunately, sometimes you just can't, at least not at the moment. People break up because they are unsatisfied with the relationship, and the relationship is not giving them what they need right now. They want something else. You can't change what the other person wants just as much as you can't force yourself to want something. However, you can change yourself and become a better person. Once you improve yourself, you will not only find yourself more desirable to the person who broke up with you, but this will also open up new opportunities in your life. You will meet new people, have new experiences, and go on new adventures. Good luck!
StormyAngles18
December 17th, 2015 12:14am
Honestly if they want to break up with you...let them. Reason for that is you shouldn't have to convince someone to stay with you. If they want to leave let them if you are what they really want they will return. If not, just know they were a lesson for you and that that's one more person closer to someone you are meant to be with. (:
clh2os
December 17th, 2015 6:21am
Often in these situations you may not be able to change his or her mind. However, you can start an open dialogue. Communication is key. Ask open ended questions as to why or what led him or her to that decision. If it's something you both can work on together--then tackle it. A relationship requires teamwork--both players need to want it for it to work.
Dontwurry
December 17th, 2015 2:17pm
Your boyfriend does not want to be in a relationship with you anymore? I am sorry to hear that. Was there a chain of events that occurred or was it something that you just came across?
CuddlyOasis98
December 17th, 2015 4:57pm
You should try and see what the problem is and try solving it or you can make them feel loved again by doing some things for them such as expressing your feelings or giving a gift.
ChitChatBug
December 18th, 2015 12:13am
My best advice to you in a situation like this is to be absolutely honest. Have a talk with him/her about why you want to stay together and how you think you two should work things out. Sometimes just having a 'back-to-square-one' conversation will make a world of a difference.
Anonymous
December 18th, 2015 2:41pm
to tell them that the previous days were valuable to me and it is not worth it to leave each other we have a good memories together
RedRagna90
December 18th, 2015 4:57pm
Changing their mind wouldn't help. What you can do instead, is to reflect what is the root of the issue, and rectify it instead. Maybe it is not to salvage this relationship, but it may help with the future one
LovelyLinda72
December 19th, 2015 12:00am
Tell them you love them and don't want to break up but give them some space and time to make up their mind.
Anonymous
December 19th, 2015 3:05am
You can surely try to show them your point of view, but in the end its their decision. If they are truly urs,they ll come back. If not,they were never yours to begin with.