It would have to depend on what happened the first time. If it was fairly simple sort of thing (I want to date other people, don't want to be exclusive), for example, or even a case of "I just don't feel that you are the one for me", I would likely give him another chance if he wanted to be with me again. (Can't swear by it, but I might). If he betrayed my trust... No.
That is the one area I am a bit of a hard head about. Now, I'm going with the theory, we're talking about an ex. If they abandon me, they are done. I am the kind of person to work very hard to fix problems & make forgivenesses, when needed. Once the final goodbyes are said, the book is closed... period.
I'm a firm believer in everything for a reason. I've been down this particular path before, only to have the result be the same. Acceptance for things as they are is key.
cristinaLisbon, North Holland Netherlands17,243 posts
it depends on the cause of breach of the contract
people always think before acting.If he did something wrong, he knew it was wrong.He will never do it again?He changed?what made him change?Just the fact that he misses you?That's really not a cause for a change.I need a man to philosophy about his decision to change, not just cry how much he misses me! Then there might be a second chance...or not.
Maybe yes. I think everybody can make mistakes in life. I had done eighter many things and after all I have recent it. Everybody need a little space, or has to do thing in his life. Me too. If you were starting a relationship, 2 characters would go from now on together one common way. And sometimes one of the partners develop after a time in an other direction. And after a break and you can also find a way together again. I think you can learn from mistakes. (OK, the question is, what he had done.) But in principle i would say, yes. I think real love has earned a 2nd chance. Is there a risk? Yes, of course. But every new relationship is also a risk.
I've been there and done that. My last ex and I got back together, despite my better judgment.
He called me one night, in what sounded like tears, telling me, "I f**ked up. I love you. I miss you. I want to marry you and have kids with you."
After a long talk, I was convinced he was sincere about it. Took me out to breakfast the following morning, talked about going ring shopping. After three months, still no ring and he was out seeing other people when he claimed he was working late.
Wait, the was the exact reason we split up in the first place. Now, its once bitten twice shy. Never be that stupid again. I assume now, looking back at the situation, the chicky he left me for dumped him and he realized how good he had it with me. Sounds arrogant, but I did spoil him rotten...Oops another of my mistakes.
He's tried twice since to pull that scheme on me. Haven't risen to the bait yet. Sorry I don't think so.....
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Is their love worth a second chance ?
or is it too much of a risk to take ?