My boyfriend believes he is in love with me. He thinks I have changed his life and he would never be the same without me. He has a history of depression. Before we break up (probably in a few months) I would like to show him we can both benefit from having been in a relationship and that when it ends, it doesn't have to be devastating. Is it possible to change his view on the situation?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? Sami143 answered Monday April 27 2009, 12:11 pm: Talk to him about it, tell him how you guys are still young and you need to have fun. And after you guys decide that you want to settle down, then you could consider dating again. but if your thinking about breaking up with now, dont make him wait a few months because he is going to be able to tell that your feelings have changed, but thats just my opinion. But talk to him and hopefully he will feel the same way. Its going to be hard for both of you but it will be ok =D Hope i helped & good luck! =] [ Sami143's advice column | Ask Sami143 A Question ]
Darby answered Monday April 27 2009, 5:10 am: Why are you two going to break up in a few months?
Well, regardless, try to point out the things you have learned and how the relationship has benefited you both. Let him know that you can still be friends and talk as often as possible. Until then, start trying to distance yourself little by little so that the breakup sort of fades in instead of coming up suddenly. If he is sure of the break up ahead of time, your only task will be showing to him what good things have happened and that relationships in the future can work the same way for both of you.
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