hi Lauren Gray, my names Kristie, the damsel i am with does what we call her distance thing.. see to get you to understand what i am about to tell you ill explain.. i live on one side of Texas ans she lives on the other we have been together and also talking for eight moths next month.. we Skyep but when she starts to miss my touch are my smooch are just us cuddling she does what we call the distance thing here she will pull away from me and not talk to me at all. when this happens in don't know what to do.. ill give her a day and ill text to see how she is most the time she will react but this time shes not.. she hates the distance inbetween us and hates the town she and her little damsel lives. she tells me all the time that she does and feels things with me that she has never felt before and it scares her and i attempt to help her with them. like she never shows emotion with anyone besides her little female and that's how she has always been and when she meet me that all switched and it freaked her out. she said that i made my way commence to her heart and she had all this walls put up and it was like i was all ready in her heart before she put the walls there. i don't know how to treat her not talking to me. we send songs to each other to demonstrate how we are feeling and then she starts to talk to me again.. with her there and me here she would call and i will know exactly how shes laying are what shes doing.. anyways.. what do i do? she has six college classes a utter time job and a little woman she says she overcharged.. but when we talk to each other she seems to fell better then when we don't talk. i help silent her down and get her to think clearly about a lot of things. i miss her.

Lauren, I am confused, I am married to this wonderful lady and I don't know what to do. We met online, talking while playing a game. We hit it off and fell in love. Before long we discussed meeting and that turned into a week in Vegas where we got married. We attempted to live together twice, the very first time she had to stir back to her hometown due to custody issues. The 2nd time we ended up separated after not to long and I moved back to my hometown. I was willing to call it a mistake, but she has repeated that she doesn't want to lose me. The problem I am having is that she is so different then when we met. She is withdrawn and distant. when we where together the last time, things where superb up until one day, we had our very first disagreement and we never recovered. I love this woman, I want it to work, but we hardly talk and only exchange texts, I have an chance at a good job where she is but I am startled that she will reject me again. Even tho’ she proceeds to tell me how much she loves me and wants to be together. Now, I am older then she is and she has four yong children. She gets dazed lightly and has a hard time dealing with it. Should I keep attempting or let her go? .

Dear Lauren I meet someone and it truly was love on very first look. We startet talking every day and eyeing every moment we could, but we are colleagues. It became so good that emotions began growing so quickly. One night it resulted with a smooch .. After that night, she switched and beginning to distance her on that matter, but still staying close. Now I feel very depressed and stuck from here.

Hi Lauren, I recently began witnessing this damsel and things were going good for a while. We got close and began suspending out more and more. She always asked to string up and also preferred it when I asked her to suspend out. Things where going excellent, she even admitted to liking me. Then things just all of a sudden switched, she just embarked to distance herself from me. I would ask her to hangout and she would make say she's not feeling to good, so I accepted it. But every time I asked her she would make an excuse. I asked her if she needed space and she would say no. Even however I told her it was ok, if she wished space, I would give it to her. She would say, no it ok. we still txt, but, I'm usually the one who txts her. I have no idea why she distanced herself. My thoughts are, she's not interested, but why does she still txt back. Should budge on I don't know.

sunday (last day I eyed her) that last day before we said goodbye to each other, evidently I said something rude to her and got mad at me.. as a result she didn't text me anymore.. not on monday not on tuesday not on wednesday, I texted her asking what was going on? and she told me she was depressed that she didn't do well on her exam and that she has been busy on her fresh semester, and never got a text from her again.. and that was a week ago, it is truly shocking for me since she went from being totally into me to then vanish all in one night.. without telling anything which bothers me the most. Ps: We are both women, she is twenty two and myself twenty six and she takes antidepressants. Thanks.

Hi Lauren, I just happened to find this website while I was googling for some answers as to why this chick I was dating all of a sudden shut down on me. we embarked dating almost two months ago and we seemed to have embarked on the right foot, we liked each other instantly, we used to talk everyday the entire day til night.. we hanged out every once in a while albeit from the very beginning she told me she thought of me as I was just "playing" with her.. for some reason she didn't trust me, she would always make this comments of how I would sweet talk to her so I could just have hook-up with her.. and truly that was not the case, I'd permanently have to prove her that was not the case that I truly liked her and that I'd love to have her in my life as more than a friend. This situation didn't bother me as much when we embarked dating but then it got to a point where I just mad that sometimes she would be so cold with me even if I was willing to prove her she could trust me ugh.. one day I got truly inebriated and told her I hated how she would treat me like that and that I didn't care if we broke up (at least that was what she told me since I don't reminisce and then i passed out) she got mad and made out with me cousin later that night.. the entire thing got indeed ugly and we broke up. We didn't talk for a few days even if she would permanently texting me how sorry she was and how stupid it was and all that.. then we ultimately talked and kind of made up.. I gave in as a way to prove her I was NOT playing games with her.. we were kind of blessed afterwards we hanged out and thing were kind of chill but then another problem popped out since she is an A+ med student.. the weekend previous to the commence of her semester she was supposed to examine for an exam she had coming that same up coming week.. (obviously she didn't since she was with me) she didn't sleep at all since we would just be having lovemaking the entire weekend specially that sunda

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Yes Lauren, you should make a blog about this one 🙂 Thanks for the reply. Now with my situation, I ultimately figured out she is in deep depression and she'll be seeking therapy soon. After doing some research, I discovered that her depression and her deeds made total sense! Every article I read was us to the T! So I talked with her about and told her I now totally understand what happened. We are still living together and violated but I told her that I dreamed to be there for her during this time and to help her recover. I know we aren't going to get back together as beau and gf right away but only she keep the "chance of us" open. I told her I understand it may or may not happen. I also told her during this time that I would still give her space. She agreed and seemed glad I would be there for her. but she did stress that she can't love right now (I know she loves me but she can't do the relationship) and not to make any moves on her because she will only deflect them. She said that when the time is right, let her come to me. And I agreed. The next day I dangled out with her before taking her to the airport (NY again for a week) but we had a fine time. She even talked about doing future projects together and traveling. I gave her a good luck card for NY and she read it on the plane. She texted me instantaneously telling it made her sniffle (in a good way). Could you give your input if I'm doing the right thing of letting her still live with me (she has no money or anywhere to go), and that we're working to fixing her depression. while I still give her space?? .

Wow. So many good questions. Looks like maybe I should create a go after up blog to this one? Right now I'm noticing a few trends: 1. If a woman says she needs space, listen to her and respect it. This builds trust. Two. If she pulls away as soon as the relationship gets more intimate, she hasn't been misleading you, she just needs time to adjust. Give her this time. Three. If she's taking too long to come around, you get to determine whether you want to wait or not. If you're not sensational, proceed to date other women until this one gets clear. If you are special, you obviously love her and vice versa so give her time. Anything less than that respect is selfish. Four. If she's awkwardly stopped communicating with you with no reason as to why, assume it's about her and not you. Most women are horrified of "asking for space" so they just avoid you instead. Is this a excellent stir? NO. But I'm instructing women how to articulate their needs better. In the mean time, it's okay to text her and say, "Hey, just checkin in. Are you liking some me-time? Would you like some space? If you do, that's totally cool. Just let me know yes or no and then text me when you're ready to drape out again. I'll be here. :-)" Well those are my answers gents. Sign up for email updates and I'll get right on that go after up blog post for you. .

(proceed from previous comment). she wished to break up on my actual bday. Her reason was the NY journey made her realize she wants/needs to work on herself. She feels she has nothing to showcase for. She also mentioned the age difference abruptly funked her, even however it was never an issue before. Albeit, I had my suspicions at very first, there's no other fellow. Even a mutual close friend talked with her and confirmed with me there's no other man (he said trust what she is telling). She says she still loves me and attracted to me the same but can't be in a relationship right now. She can't be emotionally or physically involved with me right now. She needs space. Which brings us to now. We still live together and sleep in the same bed because she has no money or place to go. At one point, I told her she has to go for my sanity's sake. She got livid but agreed to leave that weekend. but she stopped talking to me. During the weekend, she broke down about other stresses in her life and eventually she said she has no where to go. However, our same mutual close friend suggested her to stay with him until she got back on her feet. But she didn't mentioned that detail to me. Now I don't know why she wouldn't tell me that. Anyways, my questions are: 1) Should I let her stay and figure herself out? Or kick her out to our friend's place? Part of me thinks she wants to stay with me if she didn't mention our friend's suggest. A lot of my friends think I need to kick her out. Two) Should I do no contact with her and not be there for her? If not, how should I go about it? Three) What should my overall behavior be with her? Any and all advice would be truly appreciated! Thanks.

Hi Lauren, I'm going through kinda the same thing with a few minor differences. She actually broke up with me but we still live together. Here are some key points: 1) She was permanently in bad relationships. bad beau’s and abusive parents. She left her parents home almost instantly living with me. I treated her exceptionally well and she knows that. Two) Our relationship naturally took off. We fell madly in love for one another. She permanently told "I love you." We talked about future plans and traveling. Trio) She couldn't find a job. I told her concentrate on her art/cosplay and not to worry about anything. I desired her passion to be what she was doing. I even bought another car so she could use my old one. Four) I'm not the possessive beau type. So I never stopped her from anything. In fact, I always supported what she desired to do. Five) She always desired me to be there for her whenever she ha an art function/exhibit or social gathering. She liked me being there for her. 6) She was totall into me, even taunting me that all her girlfriends were jealous of her for finding someone like me. 7) She iss twenty two and I just turned forty this month. However, everyone, including her friends thought I was in my mid 20's. 8) We dated for six months. Earlier this month she went to NY (we live in Florida) for an art/cosplay event. She even got an invite to tour two companies she would love to work for. The tour meant she had to extend her stay but I urged her to go becaus it could lead to opportunities. (She is even going back to NY this Thursday for an actual interview and portfolio showcasing for week. ) When she returned from NY, I had to get ready for my birthdy cruise to the Bahamas. We coulgn't get her passport in time so she couldn't go. Before I left (on Thursday evening), she said "I'm sorry I can't go but i'll make it up to you. I love you." However, by Monday when I returned from the cruise. sh.

Hi Lauren, good article but can you tell me what the difference is inbetween a woman wanting cave time and a narcissistic bitch? I've been dating a sixty year old divorced woman for the last year. She keeps telling me that she had a loveless marriage and is not ready for a fresh relationship, so I have taken things leisurely with her. She's very attractive and warm at times but can also be cold and very difficult to be close to. She recently invited me to stay with her at her home for two weeks. We went out almost every day, went for drives and walks together, movies, dinner dates ect.. and I helped her with things around the house. I liked every minute we were together and she seemed glad I was there. One time I asked her if she had liked the time we had spent together and she had replied "Yes, I'm very, very fortunate". I did not detect any unhappiness and on the day I left her she genuinely looked sad to see me go. We warmly hugged and kissed as we said goodbye. Within three days of arriving back home I noticed that she seemed to be a bit cold towards me with her texts. I naturally asked her if I had done anything wrong? From that day onwards I received a barrage of text and email messages from her telling me that we were incompatible, there were meaty differences inbetween us, she had hated my stay and was glad when it was over, I was like all boys who disrespected women. on and on. Every time I attempted to find out what the problem was (she would not response my phone calls) I got enhanced manhandle that got more individual. She made wild accusations about me and her arguments were confusing and incomprehensible. In the end she told me the relationship was off and that she dreamed me to keep away from her!! Using choice swear words I might add. I could not believe this was the same woman I had just spent a wonderful two weeks with. I've determined to walk away from the entire situation but I'm still baffled as to why she was so bitchy towards me and w

Thank you for this. Four months ago I met a lady that swept me off my feet. Love at very first glance. I'm 47, I have had a duo longer relationships and a fifteen year marriage but I have never experienced love like this. It has been crazy and flawless. That is until a week ago. She commenced a fresh job, a rough job and it has switched how she manages her time considerably. The result I was shoved out. She commenced by canceling on dates with me then a email telling she needed some time. then silent. It has been driving me sick. I have been feeling Violated hearted. I can't understand how we could go from I love you and love being with you to I need to be along. After reading your post I feel much better, much stronger. I just hope I have looked to needed the last duo of days. Yikes.

Hi I'm lee, been in a relationship for ten years now, it still has its ups and downs like any. Since our 2nd child who is almost Five, not much has gone on as far as me and my playmate are worried. I work a lot almost seven days a week , on nights mainly, we need the money like everybody however it's not the be all and end all. My fucking partner works part time (Trio days a week ) isn't much money but it gets her out the house. Cut a long story brief , we never get time alone our daughter is fifteen years old and is a typical teenager . Problems yes . Nothing can't deal with. Neway she has complained about me never being around , so I stopped the overtime, which financially crippled us . So I asked for my playmate to ask for. More hours or find another job. To help me out with bills etc . Only two years on and nothing has switched . I voiced how I felt to her the other day , I'm worried about our relationship , your snappy pathetic never want do anything together when I suggest things . Basically I get shoved away and communication is . Silent on her behalf. Iv gone out my way to get baby sitters, booked trips away , tables for dinner, I always tell her I love her , complement on how she looks . Spontaneously flirt eg she could be cooking I'd sneak up spin her around and smooch her hold her cuddle her .but I just get rejected or no emotion back from her iv tryed anything and everything , to the point now where iv asked if she wants to be with me does she love me, what do you want from me and I just get the same treatment. It's now a week ago and she has hardly spoken too me still getting the hump I'm at the stage where now im loading all hope. I still love her to bits . But can only take so much . Any other man would of walked away years ago. Or even cheated. But I'm strong willed and know what I want , And believe in loyalty dedication and honesty . Iv had bad relationships twice been cheated on three times know the signs and I'm that w

I have just commenced meeting my ex again and she came to me we were txting and stuff then embarked meeting more. Things were going good she slept at mine cuddled up watching TV and we also slept together. After a few weeks she became distant. She said she wants things to go slow because we went too quick last time. Now she isn't replying to my messages like she did before. She said she has realised how much she has missed me since we have been apart. I treat her like a princess. Now she has a lot of issues with work and family and I think she gets depressed but can't prove it. She invited me to witness her play netball and loved been in my company. And that switched over night it's wierd. She has a fresh friend who she messages all time and snapchats all time and has been to witness him at sport. I beg to differ I think she has held back so she can get to kno this dude I maybe wrong but it seems abit strange that she all of a unexpected is being distant. I haven't seen her for over a week and she says she has been busy that's why she ain't replied but I kno its a lie. I dunno what to do I don't want to pester her and thrust her away. She says she is gonna come see me soon but that will switch and she will have other plans. Do you think she is using me to fall back on if things fail else where? She knos is do anything for her so that gives her the advantage. Can you attempt help me please.

Hi Lauren. I am glad I found your article. It kinda puts ease to that anxiety like us guys are messing something up. In a nutshell, I met a lady four weeks ago. We'd been on many dates since then. Learning about each other, very first smooch, very first 'sleepover', intimate stories and secrets – it truly has gone very well and has taken me by storm. I can confidently say the same for her. Five days ago she approached me telling that she's fallen pretty hard for me. I was pleasurably astonished as I felt the same. Whilst nothing is official inbetween us, and we've never had THAT discussion, there is a mutual agreement to take things as they are going day by day. There is no need to label this, or force something as everything was just going well. This was my point of view. However, since she came out with her feelings of 'falling for me', she's seemed to be very different. We spent Friday Saturday and even Sunday together but there was none of that 'honeymoon' phase where she was downright infatuated with me. Not wanting to make a scene out of nothing Ive calmly observed these behaviors hoping there would be some sort of switch. We've been sexual with each other so I learnt that she has been on her period since her confession with me. But I dont think this is the reason. Where I can relate to your article is that since she has met me, she has derailed a lot of her routine to accommodate her fresh desire in me. She's politely told me that she needs to get to sleep earlier in the week. Her messages to me are less frequent and less emotional. From being absolutely amazed by me it has retracted to shorter direct answers. I am still certain she likes me, and likes me a lot. From meeting her parents, to her friends, being her +1 to bday parties, etc, this chick indeed wants me around. My question is how do you suggest I go about my deeds? Should I proceed being the 'infatuated dude' I was the last four weeks? Or should

Dear Lauren, I am dating a damsel for the last seven months, we are both married, but we spent a lot of time together. She was not good with her hubby for the past two years and she left her country with her kids and budge to my country. For seven months we had a fine time together, and the last two months she was telling me that she loves me and that she wants me , and that she wants to live with me, and to divorce both of us in order to live together. The last two weeks she switched rapidly and she dreamed to spent less time with me and that she dreamed to spent time with her self and to think about our relationship as she dont like to date married man etc. I was too pushy to be fair to understand why she was doing like this and i followed her. Before we were speaking every two hours by texting and spending a lot lot time together with her and with her kids. She explained me that she needs to think. She has her sister visiting her now from her country with her spouse, so is three day now I didnt see her. she is not answering my phonecalls and she infrequently response to my messages. The day before Yesterday i didnt write her for four hours a message and she texted me , how are you? and she was asking me where i am yesterday i asked her to go for dinner and she told me that she couldnt and that maybe today we could go . Then i asked her if she miss me and she answered me yes. i asked her if her life is better without me and she said no and that she needs to think Then i asked her how long she need to think because is almost two weeks that she is doing like this and she is not answering back my messages. I wrote her how much i love her etc. I indeed dont know how to treat this. Can you please help me? i dont know what to do and how to react and am totally lost. Very first time this happens in my life. A so rapid switch from a woman . .

Hi Lauren, I must say that I wish I had read this about a month ago. I believe in my heart that she is my soul mate. We had been dating for a year and a half, it was by far the healthiest and loving relationship I've ever been in. She asked for time and space (which for the most part I have been providing her) and it threw me for a loop. I spent time looking at my side of things and realized that at times I put other things in front of the relationship, I'm an ambitious and driven man. She is absolutely the most significant person in my life, she's my best friend. At this particular time she DOES have to figure some things out for herself and my initial response was we could do that together! Fear got the best of me and I was afraid of losing her. I did send her a letter that pointed out my own flaws and also said that I believe in her and she could accomplish anything in this world. She has said she will reach out when she feels ready; I hope so, with all my heart. I simply hope the minimal contact I did make hasn't made her feel repulsed or driven her totally away. I may be reeling inwards, but I will do my best to respect her needs at this time. This indeed is a superb article, haven't seen another one that explains this any better! .

Hey Lauren, so I've been talking to this lady for almost two months now, watching each other a duo times a week and texting 24/7. We've been growing very close and she has even stated many times how she indeed likes me and all sort of other mushy stuff. This past weekend we went up north for a duo days to spend some time on the water, not just the two of us but with a petite group, we had a blast together but the day after we got back all of the unexpected she is acting distant. I told her i hadn't her much from her recently and asked if everything was alright and she said everything's fine shes just been truly busy. She isn't downright disregarding me but her replies are slower, texts are noticeably shorter and not as utter of emotion as they have been the past two months. Judging by your other responses you say I should give her space but does that mean stop responding to her texts or what.

Hey Lauren. I think this is exactly what I am experiencing right now. So we have been together for just under one year (7 days to go) now we just finished our university exams and things have been strained especially on her I think. Now she last week told me that she isnt sure about us anymore and that she isnt sure she can give me what I fully need. She said that she didnt feel good when she annoyed me or irritated me even however I loved it and felt even closer when we did. Now she left back home after just ending exams and we havent indeed talked because I know its just going to make it worse right now (only three hours away from me) but I did ask to give me a week and a bit to just think about all we have been through and that sort of stuff and she said yes. Now Im going to keep fighting for her but how do I make her see that I love her and that she is the one that I want despite her thinking she isnt right for me? I love her and she said she wants to love her still she indeed did. Please help me in this uncharted territory.

Hey Steven, Welcome! Glad to see you here. I'm blessed to work one on one with you on this. This is the link to my work with me page:http://www.marsvenus.com/lauren-gray-work-with-me.htm.

Hi Lauren, Very first time reader here but I am very amazed with your insight and advice to others. Unluckily I am going through this now and it's very painful. It has been a wonderful three months with this lovely gal where my heart and my mind are in sync, until one week ago. A little bit about us. we both are thirty yrs and been in previous relationships before. You can say that we're still in the talking stage where we agreed to take things slow, spend time to get to know each other. We haven't had any proximity since we both have a fairly conservative background and thats OK with me because I sincerely want to learn more about her. We've been in touch since Day1 through text, phone calls and meetup,etc. and I am very glad about it. I planned to express my true feelings and hope to officially ask her to be my gf this upcoming Memorial Weekend. However since last week she's just not as being chatty, replied brief reaction text messages and never called me back like before. I am certain that she's just disregarding me. At the same time I reached out to her asked to meet up for dinners and NO has been her dearest reaction lately. I am confused, a bit lost and waking up middle of night thinking about this. I do sincerely care for her and just wish she says something. Your advice is greatly appreciated. Steven.

She's living about three hours from me and I have visited her several times and it's always been amazing. She still wants to be "friends" but her idea of friends doesn't look much different than our long distance relationship. Not sure how to treat her at this point. I told her I need time to heal.. not sure why my last comment was cut shot. Please email or comment me back, and THANKS! your blog is awesome

Hi Lauren, Need your advice here. My gf and I commenced dating about seven months ago in November. We were both crazy about each other from day one. About two months in she was fighting financially. Her parents opened their doors for her to stir home to save money and learn to train dogs at a near by facility (her life long wish). She asked my opinion and I supported her entirely. If our love is true distance won't matter. over the next few months we grew to know each other and love each other more deeply. We spoke of marriage and a future together. As time passed and greater chance opened up for her with the dog training she realized that her six month stay was looking more like 1-2 years. She fully intends to stir back and we just kept pushing through the obstacles encouraging each other that this is for OUR future. Then about a month ago she broke up with me telling "Idk if we're right for each other" after quelling her concerns which were mostly coming from her family (they don't think we're right). She wished to keep going. now just last week she's cracking up with me again. She says she needs to concentrate on herself and be single. She wants to throw herself at this career 100%. I respect and admire her tenacity but I'm hurt. She says her feelings haven't switched, but the SINGLE title makes that hard to understand. She isn't ruling out a future but she doesn't want me to hold onto that because she says she has no idea when she'll be done. but she just has to concentrate on herself. It's all so confusing. I have never Loved someone so deeply and it's hard to imagine how she could be so willing to let this go possibly for good. She tells me I'm flawless but the timing isn't right. She wants to keep communication open, but when I asked her to set some boundaries there basically are none. it's like she wants to have her cake and eat it too. I told her I need sometime to heal and

HI! I am a married man, separating now. I found a beautiful lovely princess and we got attracted from the very first moment, we texted much we talked much and had incredible conversations total of content and culture, she considered me her mentor (I am older), she did not have the problem of me being married as she told me she was very open minded, but from the beginning I explained that I was having problems at hom. She told me that she was in for any type of relationship. After two times being in bed she woke up one morning feeling guilty about hurting my wifey, even without knowing how close was my separation, that everything went to rapid and the affection embarked to develop so she got startled and has to reassess and needs time for her. She tells me that she loves me, that this last duo of days have been terrible for her and that it has been hard to take this decision but she wants to live with honesty and truth in her life and that she needs to think of her. I wrote an email explaining the exact situation and have wrote other facts to have in mind in her decision and to please think again with all the extra info, and ultimately she answered explaining this. I do not know what can I do to have a 2nd chance on our relationship, albeit the relationship is pretty youthfull I feel like she backed up without knowing how close my separation was and also frightened of developing emotions too swift. I don´t know what Lauren recommend to me how can I promote a 2nd thought. thanks.

Hi Lauren, like everyone on here i could use alittle input as well, Ive been eyeing this woman for bout three months and to be fair it couldn't be better!! We've talked about everything, and we are for the most part indeed good about our comunication at talking about our concerns and maybe even insecurties! But all in all a truely amazing women in my eyes. But almost out of no where she pulls away, infrequently does she even text, and she doesnt make an effort to call. This has been going on for a good week. she'll still text maybe once or twice a day. She has told me I'm flawless!! That she loves me, but she doesn't demonstrate it at all. she said her nerves are shot, that she doesnt know whats wrong, its nothing i said or did. She says I want them all the time that shes not ready for that. She thought she was but isn't. that she has a million things going on and not enough time in a day to please everyone.. I keep my contact to one to two text a day. I've told her that I love her, which i do more than i would have ever thought. I recently told her that I'm not going anywhere, that i am forever hers. also that I know shes got a lot going on and that i know she needs time to concentrate on herself and her family, that I am here if she needs anything. Im attempting very hard to be supportive and give her her space to do what she needs, but at the same point its eating the crap out of me, I dont want to lose her. What am i to do, what am i to think? is this just a effortless way to shove me away, prior to calling it quits.

ddillon87, Give her space! In order for her to trust you enough to commit to you for life, she needs to be able to trust that you will give her space to be her own person when she needs it. This is a good thing. This space will actually make her a more loving playmate and take out much of the drama and stress your relationship has experienced over the years. This is a critical time and she's made her needs known. It's your job now to meet her needs and give her space. She's only cold because she feels you impeding on the boundary she has set. Stop "needing" so much. It's only going to send her further away from you. Check out this blog to avoid coming across as clingy or needy during this time: http://www.marsvenus.com/blog/lauren-gray/are-you-too-clingy. Trust that she still loves you even however she doesn't want you around. It's only improvised. .

Fell18, If the female has made it clear that she wants you to pursue and contact her than that's exactly what you should do.

Hi Lauren! I met this woman for month's ago, we had a one week relationship and broke up. When i gave her the cold shoulder she attempted different strategies to make me come back and lead me on.I disregarded her and after two month's we got back. Same thing happened again, we broke up. She didn't want to give up on me, i don't know why, but it happens that we embarked a more serious relationship almost two week's ago. Everything was going fine and very blissfull untill she commenced acting weird and 'avoiding me'( when i logged in on fb and she was already online, she would go offline, and not cool stuff like this).And now she want's me to reach out on her. In this case what should I do? If it was for me, i would have hit the road already, but looking back, and after four month's, I just can't just let go so effortless, even if she doesn't do anything to keep me around. .

Hi Lauren! I met this chick for month's ago, we had a one week relationship and broke up. When i gave her the cold shoulder she attempted different strategies to make me come back and lead me on.I overlooked her and after two month's we got back. Same thing happened again, we broke up. She didn't want to give up on me, i don't know why, but it happens that we began a more serious relationship almost two week's ago. Everything was going fine and very blissfull untill she embarked acting weird and 'avoiding me'( when i logged in on fb and she was already online, she would go offline, and not cool stuff like this).And now she want's me to reach out on her. In this case what should I do? If it was for me, i would have hit the road already, but looking back, and after four month's, I just can't just let go so effortless, even if she doesn't do anything to keep me around. .

TY77, I'm blessed to work one-on-one with you to give you some clarity around what's going on and give you a detailed plan of act. Here's the link to my work-with-me page: http://www.marsvenus.com/lauren-gray-work-with-me.htm. But for some straight up advice, minus the understanding and a detailed plan of activity, I'd give her space to come back into balance and just overlook the schizophrenic behavior. Best of luck with getting your Masters.

I am in my mid 30's. I recently meet someone three weeks ago. I have never hit it off so well with someone before. We talk and discuss so much about ourselves. We have been together almost every night. I work during the day and I am getting my masters at night. Some nights I need to stay home and work on school. On those days she would gets sad. Gets upset that I couldn't see her and begs to see me. I break down and come and see her. Albeit just spend my time at her place doing homework. Just yesterday she bought me gifts and cooked me dinner and she was just all about me. The next day i could feel her pull away. We went to dinner and she said things were going to rapid. She was initiating that. I did contact her a lot but she made it seem like she desired that attention. We spoke a lot about what was happening but I never truly got a straight response. I almost want to run from this entire thing because I like her so much and after today I feel like I am just setting myself up to get hurt. Does she just need space? Should I be worried? Just a few days ago she said she was going to marry me someday. I know it wasn't serious being only three days but it also was not said in a joking manor. Very confused right now going from three incredible weeks to what happened today.

Hi Lauren, I recently told my gf, who I love very much, that I wasn't sure that I desired to be married so soon. Here's my situation, my gf and I have been together for several months. I have been going through a divorce and I have kids. She also has a youthful daughter. The problem is that I love her. You see, I am in a foreign country and she is a local national. My time here will end. I told her that I wasn't sure I wished to be married so soon after my divorce is final. That is truly the only way we can be together, since when I leave we would have to be married for her to immigrate along with her daughter. Not only that, my life will be totally upside down when I come back. She has now pulled away and said it is best if we don't see each other. She doesn't want to waste her time with me thinking that she will be more hurt when I leave. We are both now hurting despite that we both love each other. Despite her telling me to leave her alone, she would still text me once in a while and say things like good night or sleep well. I told her just today how much I am hurt (even tho’ I am the one who initiated it) and to please stop texting (even tho’ I want her to) me because it makes me hurt more and I miss her even more. Our relationship had been bliss up until I told her this. I can't help but feel guilty about it. At the same time, I do not want to lose her. What to do.

Lauren, thank you so much for the quick response and good advice! That she texted me yesterday telling she was "back in LA safe and sound" has to mean something. It seems foolish to analyze it, but she initiated contact, which means she was thinking about me. It's entirely possible she created some distance to clear her head and make sure she wasn't hopping into this too soon. I do know she's had her trust betrayed twice in serious relationships, and that could be surfacing a bit. I would hope if her feelings for me have switched she'd make a point to deal with it right away. especially knowing we have plans tomorrow. Anyway, I don't want to overthink it, but it's obviously harsh when you don't truly know what's going on. Can you tell I like this chick a little?! I'll text her tonight as you suggested 🙂 Thanks again.

Hi Lauren! I will echo the other comments here and say I was truly fascinated after reading your article. As guys we don't often think about women needing their "cave" as well. In keeping with that, I would truly appreciate your perspective on my situation. I've been witnessing a chick for two months (we're both in our 30's if that helps!), and the last few weeks we've been spending nights with each other, introducing each other to friends, etc. Undoubtedly beyond merely casual dating. The female went to Mexico (planned before we were dating) with a gf and returned yesterday afternoon. I messaged her to make sure she got into Mexico securely, and she responded as her usual self. I left her alone for a duo days after that on purpose since she was on vacation. Sunday afternoon I sent her a more creative/nice version of "Hi. thinking about you and hoping you're having a superb time!" She responded right away, but only with "Thanks :)". No further contact until a brief text when she got home Tuesday afternoon. I responded and didn't hear back. Before she left we made plans for this coming Thursday. She hasn't cancelled or said she wants to talk, but should I be worried? Something feels "off". is this her going into her cave.

Agent79, totally possible. Shoot her a text tonight that says this: "hey, just checking in to see if we're still on for tomorrow? If you need a little more time to lodge in, let me know and we can reschedule. No big deal. I look forward to wrapping my arms around you and providing you a big smooch when I see you." This gives her slew of space to be wherever she's at and she will truly be grateful.

Calvin, At very first glance, I'd say that if you are willing to proceed providing her space and you think she's worth it, do that. She's clearly attempting to process the fresh level of proximity while also being busy with life. I'm blessed to work one-on-one with you to get some more clarity and come up with a plan of activity to get a clear reaction out of her while also respecting her needs. Here is the link to my work with me page: http://www.marsvenus.com/lauren-gray-work-with-me.htm

Hi Lauren, Everything in this article is describing the problem I am having. I followed your advice and sent an e-mail telling everything you said to say and two days later this is what I got "Glad ur having a good week. Mine resumes to be a lil crazy.. Thinking the next bit will be the same. Hope all is well with u." Can you interpret this please? We haven't talked in over two weeks now and I'm not sure if this is a suck off or she is just telling me she needs more space. She went from hot to cold literally overnight ( I think I funked her off by asking her to be my gf however, it just slipped out! She also has a lot going on with her children and she just came out of a divorce). Any guidance would be appreciated. She is indeed awesome and I'm not sure what to do. Thanks.

Antony55, This sounds like classic chick cave. Give her a few more days and then shoot her a text like this: "Hey. I just found this truly cool looking (restaurant/hike/coffee shop). It reminded me of you and I thought we could go some time. Shoot me a text when you think you might be free for that. No rush. I know you've got a lot going on. :-)" This way you respect her space by not asking for anything (she hates telling NO to you) and you have clearly let her know that you are still interested even however she wants to take things slow (the danger in not texting her at all is that she could misunderstand and think you are no longer interested.) Ultimately, you've given her an effortless way to make contact with you again since she can refer to the plan you've suggested and you've ended the text with a smiley face so she knows you're not pouting about her pulling away (this self-assuredness is so attractive!) There you go! Let me know what happens. :-).

Lauren, I wish I had seen this earlier, superb advice. I met this doll and originally she wasn't ready to date because she was coming off an engagement that ended badly. But we stayed friends and eventually she asked me out. We been dating for about a month and half and things were superb and going sleekly. We connected instantly and there was definite attraction. She told me that I made her glad and picked her up when she was down, but it panicked her at the same time and wants to take things slow. Rapid forward to last week, everything was fine, I know she been busy inbetween work, family and friends, but then she commenced to text and call less and now unexpectedly she has not returned my call/texts in a few days. Has she gone into her cave or should I just give up and let her be? I indeed like this chick, and I'm attempting to give her space, but not sure what is going on? .

"Good trouble Lauren, how much cave time does she need?" It has to be getting stale in there 🙂 Thank you for your previous advice, however, here I am again still hurt and confused. I replied to her text as you advised me to do in your previous reply. I observed your movie again and realized the three weeks we dated got intense from the very first date. It took us both by surprise that we were so attracted instantly and I assume that is why she retreated on me twice. Anyway it has been eleven days since I sent the text and have not received a reply from her. I guess at this point I am wondering if she is STILL in her 'cave' and will she emerge again and reach out to me or has she determined she just can't deal with this energy right now and just wants to flee. I am utterly confused and care deeply for her (I know she feels the same toward me) and do not want to lose. She is a warm, affectionate, sensitive and yes a very attractive woman who has stolen my heart! Thx Lauren. SOS. Lori :).

That's awesome Lori! I'm so glad I could help. It's truly effortless for other people to say "RUN" but ultimately, your intuition needs to drive the bus.

Thank You Lauren, I sent the text and agree with you despite my friends telling me to RUN away from her; I simply can't do that she is just to special. I will admit it was hard because I am hurt and a bit stubborn too, but I do care for her so I gulped my pride and sent her the text. My deep gut intuition was not to give up on this woman. Lauren, you telling her text was "a bounty" helped me to realize you are exactly right, I had not thought of it in that way. Lori

Hi Lori! It's indeed hard when your fucking partner (masculine or female) pulls away. I'm also truly glad she sent you that text. That was a bounty. Often, if you can understand why they're pulling away it's lighter because you don't take it personally. A nice text to send back to her (if it's genuine for you) would be: "Thanks for the update. I'm sorry you're in a bit of a funk. I totally understand that you need to take care of yourself right now. Let me know if there's anything I can do. Or just shoot me a text when you're ready to do something joy together. Sending you hugs and chocolate smooches." Or whatever nice and lighthearted sign off you want to give. This text will build trust and give her the kind of support she can receive right now. It also sets it up where you may be the very first person she calls when she wants to talk or do something joy because you accept where she's at/don't want to switch her. Good luck to you Lori. Again, this isn't effortless but when you respect a fucking partner's need to pull away, it can truly deepen the connection and trust in a relationship. .

Lauren, amazingly I received this text within thirty minutes of my previous post from her "Lori, I feel lika a bad human, I know i should call, but I can't for some reason. I'm in sort of a funk. I tend to isolate when that happens. I'm sorry to leave you suspending. I have things I need to figure out. My intention is not to hurt you in the process". I have not responded to her text. I simply do not know what to say. Should I reply and what would be an suitable response. I do NOT want to lose this woman.

Hi Lauren, I know this article is related to more of a masculine/female issue, however I would sincerely appreciate your advice. I am a gay woman and have been dating a wonderful lady for only about three weeks. We have been on two dates and text periodically through the week. From the very first date the chemistry and strength has been off the chart (we have NOT slept together) I have been single now for about a year, however, she has only been single for about five months. We both are in the same place that our previous relationships were "over" before the actual split. I have never felt anything like this for a woman before and she feels the same even tho’ we are both in our 40s. OK, now, she has retreated on me twice the very first time telling after the very first date the force she felt shocked her and frightened her. We had another date and it was another awesome date. Later in the week in a text I ask her "Would you like to get together this weekend" she text back "lets talk about it tomorrow morning/Saturday." So I called Sat. morning got her VM, left her a brief message. That was three days ago and she has not returned my call or text me. She is a good, kind and beautiful woman and I know she is crazy for me, on our dates and at her home she can not keep her palms off of me. Simply meaning she is always hugging me holding my arm and yes smooching me. But we certainly do a lot of talking because we are both intelligent women. I just feel like blubbering and am so confused on what I should do. I have not called her again nor have I text her thinking she is needing space. But my heart is hurting thinking she is going to flee. Your article was excellent and informative, however, I am a sensitive woman and a bit hurt and confused since I am a woman also. Any advice for me Lauren. thankyou. Lori .

That's awesome Lady_Bella! I'm so glad I could help. 🙂

Awesome advice! Now I understand my behaviour in the past – why I looked for all the little faults in him, why everything he did got on my nerves, why I attempted to pick little fights with him so he'd back off. He was very needy and I had no idea how to let him understand that I needed space and that I couldn't risk falling into similar dependency.. I love that script – now I know how to recognise my feelings and what I can say!

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i don't think my entire comment was posted if you can and would like to give me some advice i would so much appreciate this i'm losing my mind Lauren over this damsel!! [email protected]

Hey Lauren! i am presently in a relationship and have been with my gf for two years and a half and its been a week since we haven't talked. She told me a Saturday night came over and told me that right now she needs time to herself. that she needs to concentrate on herself without me being there. Of course it was a big SHOCK. It came out of the blue. we have plans for the future plans to go to Mexico over the summer. it's crazy I never expected it because she would tell me don't ever leave me I love you we would talk about kids living together she would even tell me she was excited to live with me! She said she needs this time to see what she wants and who she indeed is. the scariest part is she told me to do my thing and to do what i love to do and that she doesn't know if shes going to come back. I understand because no one knows what the future is. But that was like a stab in the heart and i'm providing her space and not contacting her and told her if she needs anything if she wants to go out for coffee ANYTHING to please give me a call or text me. at this point i don't know what to do. we talked two days after she told me this because that very first day when someone tells you that of course you don't understand i begged her not to go that i love her. now that i think about it i shouldn't have done that but what can i say she just told me that out of the blue. and when we talked we were holding arm and went to Michaels and we would give each other smooches hold each other palms and i would tell her i love you and she would say it back as well. When i dropped her off at her apartment after that we hugged for a good two minutes and of course we both had tears coming down our eyes and she told me i think everything is going to be ok and i said i sure hope so and i left. i'm confused i know i shouldn't contact her and i'm not i was thinking about a week or maybe a week and a half text her something like ( Hope you have a

Thanks for sharing that Lauren. Ah, now I do feel bad. My mind's been going back and forward these days. Times of learning and growth are not the easiest, are they?! I do care for her, Lauren. A week had gone by since, and I felt to text a message, just telling that there's no need to reply and I hope everything's going well and I was thinking of her. Good idea, not so much? I kind of feel like I'm stumbling along with this. As a fellow, there's this urge to make things right, but just letting things take their course is challenging, however I understand the wisdom of it. Would you have any other advice for a stud believing for a 2nd chance.

Patty12, I had the same thing happen with a man that I slept with. It was not a difficult time for me but he was texting me often and wanting to dangle out. At the time, I had some genuine interest in him but as women need time for their attraction to grow, my interest was still undeveloped. He came on a little too strong for my taste so I asked him to please give me some space: no phone calls, texts, or dangle outs for a week. I needed a week break. He agreed but then three days into the week, he texted me. I overlooked it. He texted me again. At this point, I felt like my boundary was disrespected and that I couldn't trust him to honor my boundaries or our agreements. Everything means something in the beginning of a relationship; everything either builds trust or dissolves it. This dissolved it and what interest I had for him dissolved with it. I tell you this story so that you can understand her side of things and so that you can know that she WAS genuinely interested. It was your deeds that caused her to lose interest. Don't feel bad. This is a fine learning practice for you that you can apply to future relationships. In the mean time, if you care about her, give her the space she asked for and budge on. If it's meant to be, you'll find each other again. But leave that up to her.

Hi Lauren, thanks for your post. I need a little advice on a situation with a friend that is kind of similar to what you were discussing. I've known this woman for a few years, and recently she moved to my city after ending things with her playmate of one year. We collective some time together and she made it known that she desired to see me. One thing led to another and we spent the night together. This was followed by another night several nights later. A few days later her ex playmate unexpectedly came to see her and she told him that things were undoubtedly over. Over the next duo of weeks, she was more reluctant to meet up, yet was very intimate when we would. We talked, and she said that she had for a moment thought to go back with her ex, but that she doesn't want to. At the same time, she is not ready for something fresh and needs time. She said she wished this had happened at another time. We agreed to not talk until she works through this period in her life, yet, me being of two minds, desired to see her and sent a duo of texts and calls, to which she didn't reply. For whatever reason, I was confused as to whether she genuinely dreamed time or whether she just wasn't interested. I dreamed to have a talk and asked to meet up, but she sent a brusque text telling to stop calling. I didn't appreciate the response and replied as such, telling if she's not interested she could have just said so. She replied, angrily telling I hadn't respected her space and need for time, and that if I want to believe that she is not interested, then she isn't interested. Lauren, I felt bad for my lack of patience, so I apologized and gave my word that I would respect her space. I'm just a bit confused, and would appreciate a fresh perspective on this. I understand it's a frantically confusing time for anyone post-breakup. I'm finding myself having feelings for her, thinking about her, yet I don't know if there is potential for a relatio

Damn! I messed up because I showcased too much interest and care when my damsel suggested spending less time together. I hope this doesn't mean I permanently messed up and have no chance with her again. But then again, I do want someone I CAN display my true colors to. While I know game play and acting and this entire fresh PUA stuff is a requirement for success these days, I surely hope there is still someone out there I can be 100% real with. Life is a game and we must all play to win, I know, but sometimes I just want to be real. I don't love pretending to feel or not feel things or act uninterested or like I don't want something when I indeed do. Maybe she's not the one for me.

Thank you Lauren for this post! I have been through this practice now. It's very painful, but I've certainly grown from it. I think the hardest thing to deal with is not being the person, at least at the time, that she wants to connect with and share her glad feelings. But I guess the best way to help and support her is to give her what she needs – space and love. I think the largest insight I've learned from the practice is that no one truly thinks about designing their relationship so that it deals with these issues. Most people fall in love without thinking months or years down the line, mostly because they feel being in a relationship be natural. I think for guys to avoid having to feel rejected by a woman needing space (this also works for women, too) is that a duo should purposefully schedule in time away from each other. Time where each can reassert their independence and capability to feel love themselves. It's significant that each individual also respect this boundary. I think this takes the edge off the entire "needing space" issue, providing fellows and women an outlet without needing sooo much time away. Just a thought. Anyways, thank you for your post. It certainly helps a lot, and loosens a thick amount of stress. .

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Hello Lauren, I was recently got in a deeper relationship with my friend which I'd know for a year. She said to me that she want to take it slow and what happen is I was too excited that it make our relationship seems budge to rapid. So after a week and she's got bunch of assignment, I was attempting to explain myself and feel like I was pressuring her. She all of a sudden said that she can't keep going with this and I'm speechless and I only said "okay and we're still friend" because I think she's rejecting me. so after a week later, I talk to her and she's seems to care about me more than a friend. And then we spend more time together while I'm still confuse about our relationship and now she's got exam so she need her time again. So I leave her text to wish her good luck on her exam and now I'm still waiting and confuse and the same time. .

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Hi Lauren, thank you for the reply, right now I am at the point of my life when nothing seems to make sense to me. I am going to a book store to look for one of the book that this site promote and see if I can find an reaction. Meantime, is that anyway I can share my story with you in a more private way? Such as private message using this website perhaps? It will mean a lot to me for your advice. Thank a million.

Hi Issen, I'm so glad this article validated what you and your gf had already discovered. Sometimes that validation and the reminder that everything is okay makes it lighter to do the "space" thing. In reaction to your question, I think the note is fine. I would just add before it, "No response necessary. Just wished to wish you luck on your exam. :-)" The no response necessary part releases any pressure she might feel to write you back a "thank you" if she's still not in a place where she wants to connect. In the beginning of my relationship with my playmate, "no response necessary" was his solution to me feeling pressured to react. We in fact shortened it to NRN. And it truly works excellent! :-).

Hi Laruen, unlike any other articles, this one is actually providing some positive and advantage of having a break. I met the chick of my desire and everything was good until she recently said she dreamed some space. As a typical masculine, I instantaneously pervert out and not know what to do, however in the end, I did come around to the idea of having a time of ourselves for both of us. We are presently still on the break and agreed to see each other after the exam, meantime can I send her a little message telling 'good luck for exam?' etc etc etc.

Hi BuddyLight, I'm so glad you've been liking the blog. Thanks for the feedback. Superb job respecting her space and being supportive. I'm sure she indeed appreciates that about you. It's most likely that kind of respect for her freedom that is permitting her to open up to you more fully than she has in past relationships. I wouldn't worry too much about her joining your business/industry for two reasons. 1) Because she is making this decision for herself and you need to trust that she knows what she needs best. If she needs alone time, you can trust that she will ask for it. Two) A woman is more likely to need to pull away in the beginning of a relationship as she gets used to someone else sweeping her off her feet. She pulls away to seek balance. After a relationship is more established, she already has a sense of what feel balanced and she trusts that her man will be fine with her request for alone time, she tends not to pull away as often. The beginning of a relationship is a big adjustment for a woman to go from being totally self-sufficient to being able to ask for help/support without depending on it. As the relationship develops, it is lighter to balance the two without pulling away as often. Hope this helps! .

Hi Lauren, I'm indeed loving the posts I've found on the blog – thanks! I could use a little perspective, if you or another reader can help. I'm in the very first six months of a good relationship with a woman that I indeed like. We spend a fair bit of time together and there is lots of affection and daily little bits of communication to help us feel close. She needs her alone time, most likely a duo of nights a week, and we've figured that out without much trouble. She just says she needs the time and that's that, I give it to her and we pick up the next day, or sometimes the day after that. I understand how significant this is. Especially since she has be very self sufficient her entire like and has admitted problems about opening up – the last thing I want to do is throttle or pressure her. Recently we returned from a vacation where we flew out to see her family. It went fine. We felt very close. Upon returning there was a natural lodging period, as to be expected. But things felt distant, she even said so and said she wished to get back to how we felt when away – relaxed, light, effortless, close. We talked and spent some time together, a bit of time apart, and while when we very first meet up after a bit of time it can feel a little anxious to me, that dissipates and things get 'normal'. I've learned the best thing to do is just be sustained and supportive. However, here's the catch. She has been looking for a fresh direction to take her career and we've talked about her joining up with my business, learning some fresh abilities and eventually developing into a professional in the same industry. So this is all fine and fine, and feels awesome, but when we add that into the time we spend together, and the way we've talked of the future, and our feeling become stronger and stronger and us even voicing those feelings, I'm now truly worried that her throwing her lot in with me will further deprive her .

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Hi Lauren, I'm sorry about removing the posts. I was worried about privacy. We sorta got things back on track over the past month, but she entirely went off the radar again this week without any warning. Won't react to my calls or texts. I sent her a respectful email asking that we sit down so I can get answers so we can both feel good about where we're heading. Hope I hear back from her. Time for more patience I guess!

Hi Ajrenk, Like I said before, accept her with open arms. Keep it light. Don't complain or act needy. This will turn her off and she'll never be able to trust you again since you couldn't respect her boundary and love her at the same time. (p.s. Why did you delete all your previous comments? I thought they were truly brilliant and could help other people going through the same thing.)

HI Lauren, my chick is demonstrating signs of coming out of the cave. She asked me to dinner tonight. I've not seen her for a month. I've got some animosity about how she's treated it. Went from loving to stone cold in a weekend. So, my question is how do I react toward her? Should I keep it light or should get into a strenuous conversation about what happened. I never got an explanation.

You made my day. I am so blessed for you, your fortunate lady and your relationship. What a cool practice!

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Ajrenk, I can see how that note shook you up and I'm so so so blessed that this post could ease your mind and give you some perspective. You are an amazing fucking partner to honor her request. When she comes back to you, welcome her with open arms. It's so significant in a relationship to meet your fucking partner's need for space with love and acceptance instead of judgement. Keep me posted!

My clue that I need to pull away and have time for myself is that I get irritated by petite things that my beau does or I have an excessive neediness for his attention and affection or an extra sensitivity (hurt feelings, insecurity) when I’m not getting exactly what I want from him. This is my cue to leave and do something joy for me: meditating, walking, playing guitar, gardening, baking, draping with friends and family or playing with my mom’s dog.