My ex and I broke up in June of last year due to him being in the military and I was insecure but we were going to try for a relationship again when he got discharged for good. We ended on good terms, however we had problems. And I'm the one who created them. He simply asked for some space because he was going through a rough time with the army and his dad being very sick(eventually passed). I freaked out because I thought I was losing him. So I tried talking to him more, blowing up his phone with texts for months trying to talk about trying for a relationship when he got back. The more I texted him, the more he pulled away from me. After months of this, I finally calmed down with texting him but I did still text him a couple times a day..apologizing constantly and explaining myself. There were some days I told him off out of hurt and frustration. Other days I just wanted to know how he was because he went through a bad time. When I texted him over the next 4 months, he would ignore me almost completely. Sometimes he did reply though. I put us on a rollercoaster. Going back and forth.."I'll stay out of your life" and "I hope you don't kick me out of your life completely". Every day it was almost like this. I admit, I acted like a crazy person. And now..he said he was going through a lot at the time and the way I reacted was way too much. And said that he doesn't hate me, isn't mad at me, he forgives me but can't be in a relationship with me. This was just a few nights ago that he said this. Not that I blame him, but I'm heartbroken. He said he can't see me the way he use to after all that happened and was said. But if I ask him a question not related to our relationship or break up, he will answer. And when he switched numbers, he didn't tell me. But when I told him I needed someone to talk to cause I was depressed, he gave me his new number. I wonder why though, if he didn't want me to talk to him? Were not even friends. Just acquainted I guess. I asked him if there's a future with us. He said "I don't know. If anything were to happen in the future, I see it playing out in a similar way". But that's not true. I made an honest mistake. I bombarded him with texts hoping he would see how much I want him and don't want to lose him. I never thought twice that I was being clingy and smothered him. or that I was being disrespectful. after taking a look back on it, I realized I was selfish. I wasn't thinking about his wants and I should have. that's what I told him. And that I saw this situation differently then he did. But before he left to go back to base, it was amazing when we were together. We got along great and never bickered. I still miss him and care about him. Today I asked him if he would talk to me again sometime later within this year(cause I plan going no contact but didn't tell him that) and he said "No clue". He said he doesn't know what's going to happen in the future. I told him I refuse to give up and that I was sorry for the way I reacted and that if he had ever given me another chance, it wouldn't be like the past(not giving him space) but he also admitted he has trust issues cause of his past relationships and when he gave second chances in the past, he got hurt even more so he doesn't give chances anymore. I'm hurt over this though. I know I'm not going to make the same mistake or hurt him. I never hurt him. He just got sick of me and pushed him away(didnt know i was doing that at the time).I've been by his side the passed 7 months regardless how he feels(obviously nothing). I figured that would mean something. I've been trying so hard to just make friends with him. He doesn't even care for a friendship with me. I refuse to give up and I know that's what people are going to tell me to do. But all I want to know is, do you think he will eventually get in contact with me? I plan on going no contact for 6 months..and I know thats when I need to focus on myself and not worry about him. But I'm not going to lie, I guess I do have some hope that he will get a hold of me. Will he?