After 6 months me and my girlfriend kind of are taking a break.
We were together for a great 5 months when I had to deploy because I am in the Navy. We started going out in March and I have been with her pretty much everyday until I left August 6th. We said that we were going to have a long distance relationship until I got back. I get back in early January so only about 3.5 months left. We were very heavy with the emails and phone calls and internet video calls and we said I Love You ALOT, maybe too much that we wore it out (sounds ridiculous). Now after about a month away I couldnt call nearly as much as I used to (like 10 min every other day ) All we had was email, but we emailed each other everyday. Just a few days ago she said that she wasn't able to give me the attention I deserve and maybe we should try when I get back. The two weeks before that she wasnt responding as fast and as much as she used to. She still expressed her Love the same way but it's not the same. I got angry because I jumped at my emotions and said some things that I didn't mean. Before the break up I think I was too overbearing with wanting her to email me all the time. She also is in the process of moving back to Virginia, her home. So she is busy right now but will definitely be settled in a month. After I sent the angry message a little later I sent an apology and said I think she's right and we should take a break or be friends. She sent back that Long distance is hard for both of us and she still loves me. I DONT WANT TO BE JUST FRIENDS, I NEED HER. She says she still wants me to call and tell me how things are going? I realize now that my overbearing nature pushed her away and now Im afraid ill lose her. I heard from someone that I should just break communication and give it a break before I talk to her again. If I can get her back I know that I wont bear down on her when she hasnt replied to my email or missed my call.
I havent contacted her for two days because IM NOT going to screw my chances up by crying and begging for her back.
So here is my plan: I won't make any contact with her for 1 month unless she contacts me first. After that I will show her that I have changed by toning down the clingyness and now that she has her own life that doesnt always revolve around me. After a month or so I can start to casually email her about what's going on with me and just saying hello. Not really talking about the relationship or anything and definitley not begging for her back. After emailing and maybe making a few calls that are just playful and casual then talk about where we are in our relationship. Ask her if we can work things out and try again, give US one more chance.
Soo I need help in how this will play out and if this is the way to go??
Please tell me what I can do. I don't want to lose her.
Also, I really want to get her back before I get back from my deployment. I know it's hard getting someone back when you can't be with them in the flesh, but I will do anything.