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If my partner broke up with me, why is he seeing me again after I apologized?

Asked by dopeguru (1928points) November 24th, 2014

He broke up with me and swore that his decision is final. I was extremely hurt. I wanted to leave in good terms so I apologized and tried to explain myself. Now he is sticking around in a subtle manner. I do not think it is sexual because we are staying out of the bedroom as a choice.

My concern is that if he never wanted to see me again, and broke up in such definite way wishing me well, how did his mind change with one apology? Did he just leave because he didn’t want to be vulnerable, but when he saw I really cared and was hurt he regained power and wanted to try again? Is this an ego thing?

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elbanditoroso's avatar

He’s jerking you around. Maybe not consciously, but it sounds like he wants to keep his options open just in case nothing better comes along.

But let’s be clear: He “isn’t seeing you”. You are “seeing each other”. It takes two to tango. If you didn’t want him around, you would say or do something about it. So in some small way, you are encouraging his behavior.

jca's avatar

I am assuming this is the same guy as this:
http://www.fluther.com/177103/if-the-person-who-broke-up-with-you-kissed-you-after/

I think a lot of the answers on that thread apply to you now. You should ask him these questions you are asking us. “If you never wanted to see me again, how did your mind change with just one apology?”

I still think he’s playing with your head, wanting to get back in the sack and wanting to string you along.

janbb's avatar

Yes, you really need to talk to him about this and also decide what you want to do. In all your questions, you sound quite passive in your relationships.

dappled_leaves's avatar

What @jca said. You don’t seem to consider yourself an active participant in either the relationship or the breakup. You should be an equal partner in any relationship. Demand that of yourself as well as of him.

ZEPHYRA's avatar

I hope you don’t go! Come on, show your dignity, you are not his toy to do what he pleases with. Ignore him.

dabbler's avatar

People say things when they’re upset that they might not have thought through, and might not have mean entirely. Most people are not all that competent when upset.

Sounds like you did something that upset him (ref your apology). He felt so strongly about it that he broke up with you at that time. Maybe he is changing his mind. It could be that simple.

rojo's avatar

It is sexual regardless of whether or not you are presently utilizing the bedroom or not. You have in the past and he know probably will again. Plus he is comfortable with you.

There is an old saying that women control half the money and all the p***y. He know that, misses it and wants some.

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