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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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Selena498
December 27th, 2015 3:39pm
It's never a good idea to try to change someone's mind - the power dynamic will always be slightly skewed from then on if this happens. It is better to be loved by someone who actively wants to be with you, than to try to make someone stay when they might not be able to give you what you need. It is better for both of you, and the relationship, to allow people to stay and go as they want to. :)
Deadlyxrealityx
February 6th, 2016 3:32am
You shouldn't try to change their mind. If they wanted to break up with you and then stay they won't exact have the same spark they had in the beginning
PillowWhispers
November 2nd, 2015 6:21pm
Try talking with him/her. Make him/her realise what he/she will lose if you will break up. :) explain that you both won't be talking again, won't be meeting, experiencing those good moments together, or won't share secrets, it all will be just gone.
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.
Lola999
March 13th, 2016 10:49pm
If someone wanted to break up with me then I would let them because why would I date someone who didn't want to date me. But, if you really love this person then you need to have a serious conversation with them about how you can make the relationship work.
Ambs07
January 31st, 2016 3:08pm
We cannot force people to love us, no matter how much we want them to, or how much we love them. Trying to change their mind sounds like effort you should not have to force into the relationship. If a person wants to break up with you, no matter how much you have done for them, you have to ask yourself: is it really worth staying with them anyway if they're going to treat me like this? It is important to remember, however, it isn't your fault. People change, as will you. It will get easier.
lovelyUnicorns63
March 18th, 2016 9:41pm
You shouldn't have to change their mind. If they really care about you they wouldn't want to leave you.
PassionForChange
December 13th, 2015 12:52am
It's really hard to do so, make sure you don't lose yourself trying to please them
LOV1NGCH1CK
July 30th, 2015 8:03pm
U cant make someone change there mind. But what u can do is try to find out why before it happens and ask him is there something i can maybe change to make the relationship work. So sometimes to make them last we either gotta change ourselves or change how we do things.
Kryssy88
January 2nd, 2016 4:57pm
Talk to him about what went wrong in the relationship. How you two can improve it. Just try communicating with him. with an open mind. I would be more than happy to be a mediator if you two need one
veronicahaunani
December 13th, 2015 3:46am
I think contemplating why you want to be with someone who does not want to be with you is a better use of time than changing another's mind.
Rwj678
August 13th, 2015 8:25pm
I think the first question would be, do you really want to change their mind? Relationships can be tough but it's important to look at things from different angles and perspectives. Was this a healthy relationship? Do both parties still very much maintain in interest in wanting to pursue the relationship? There are many aspects of a relationship and before you fight so hard to salvage, you need to look deeper to determine if it should be.
carefreePerspective39
January 22nd, 2016 8:13pm
To be honest, in my opinion their mind cannot be changed if they have reason for break up. Unfortunately if partner wants break up, it means he/she doesn't see future for that relationship. I think you should get to know real motive for their thoughts about ending relationship. Sometimes your partner might feel overwhelmed with problems and wish to sort out them by their own. In that case he/she maybe needs only more space and time. Just make sure what your partner wants and make sure you know why.
Anonymous
January 22nd, 2016 5:32pm
You can talk to them to understand why they are making the decision and ask if there is anything you could do differently. Other than that, there is not much you can do. It's painful - but clinging to someone who doesn't want to be in a relationship feels even worse.
Anonymous
December 16th, 2015 10:15am
Think about if the relationship is really worth holding on to? Whether the problems have arisen due to a stressful lifestyle? How much work the two of you had to put in to make it work? Sit down and talk. Be honest with your partner, and ask them why they want to break up. Acknowledge their feelings and start from the beginning. Be calm, be strong. Don't be the person your partner wants you to be, show your genuine side. Give each other some space. If it still doesn't work then he's just not the one. Good luck!
Anonymous
December 23rd, 2015 4:16pm
The best thing you can do is just talk to them. You'll hear people tell you to give 100% and it feels like you already are so I would say to give 110%. That 10% is you going to talk to them one last time to see if it's possible to stay together. If it works, then cherish that relationship correctly. If not, hold your head up high and just know you tried and be proud of yourself.
UnjudgementalMoon206
January 13th, 2016 9:21pm
If its a true love for you, you shouldn't have to do anything other than be yourself and love sincerely
MattD
August 7th, 2015 9:14pm
Alas, you cannot. The only person you can act upon is yourself. Try to understand how this situation developed. Focus on yourself and try to revive the very person that he/she fell in love with that is still within you.
SacredSimplicity1011
December 25th, 2015 8:38pm
Sweetheart, speaking from experience, if they want to end the relationship for whatever reason, let them. Don't force anything that no longer wants to happen. Try your hardest to work on resolving whatever the issue is but don't force anything to happen. What is meant to be, will be. If they love you they will always want you. No excuses.
caringSun73
August 14th, 2015 10:02pm
Speak to them find out what is the reasoning behind their urge to break up, this way I can fully understand how they feel which makes it easier to discuss matters and possibly clear up any misunderstood information. after clearing the air of any miscommunication, if there was any ill treatment or wrong doing on my behalf a truly heartfelt apology can work wonders. If these don't seem to work at first then I would give them a bit of space to clear their minds calm their hearts and think about what I've said in my apology and how i would have cleared up any misinformation then speak to them again starting the conversation very light and avoiding any heavy emotional conversation unless they bring it up.
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.
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.
BeautifulLove
March 20th, 2016 6:11pm
You can never make anyone change their mind, but you can remind them of why you're together in the first place.
Anonymous
March 24th, 2016 9:16am
It's not your job to change their mind. If they want to break up, its their choice. If they wanted to be with you, they would stay
Anaxandra
March 24th, 2016 2:29pm
Do you really want to change their mind? There must be a reason why he/she wants to break up. Try to find out why you relationship is struggling and talk to your partner about ways to improve things. Sometimes there are little things that irritate your partner and when they sum up it might be hard to find a way back to look at the person you fell in love with.
sugglet244
March 25th, 2016 10:33am
i think you need to tell them how you feel and explain your side of the story. be patient and give them 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.
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
understandingOrange
June 9th, 2016 6:47am
If they are truly set on their decision then it is too late; However, if they are confused about ending things with you but still let you know that they might then you should talk to her and see what it is that went wrong in the relationship and then ask for forgiveness and then tell them that you will do everything you can to fix it.
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 (: