Heres the story.
Me and my gf have been dating for 1 year now. We always had our problems but it was the kind of relationship you new nothing was going to happen, like no matter what we would be there and we would never break up. We were actually going to move in together eventually and get married.
RED FLAG ONE - This is completely unrealitistic - even the best couples can break up and it can have nothing to do with fighting.
About a few weeks ago we starting having some larger problems. We fight alot and we argue. There was still no trouble because we always fixed it in the end. About 1 week ago I got into an argument with her because i didnt like how she was acting and I said something I never should have. I cant go into detail what I said but she got very upset with that and ever since she has been acting weird.
RED FLAG TWO - Something interesting I've learned about relationships - when you love someone (and I don't mean the passonate, horny, great fucking and great make up sex, looks great on my arm and on paper kinda love) and you're angry at them for "whatever" you have the sense to resist from saying something in great anger that you know will be hurtful toward them.
RED FLAG THREE - She's acting "weird" because you've just proven what ever she's been questioning herself in regard to you and the future status of your relationship together.
Everything again started to get better and even she said she felt closer until 2 days ago she called me up and she started saying some things that were pissing me off and i just kept quiet. Out of knowhere she goes you know what this is how its going to be: Im going to smoke, Im going to wear w/e I want, Im going to act how I want, and im going to hang around anyone I want to. She was implying I have no say. She says if you dont agree than dont be with me.
RED FLAG FOUR - You both have to mature a bit more before you marry.
Advice: - In the future express what was pissing you off in a calm rational manner. Her comment to you - she's telling you YOU'RE NOT MY GD FATHER I'll do what I want when I want and you're not gonna stop me.
People need to make mistakes in life - they need to left to make them and others in their lives should to try and express an awarness of the situation so they can grow together in the process opposed to apart.
I didnt agree and I saw her today at an event. She was avoiding me and than she said she wanted to talk. I thought I had her back but than out of knowhere she said she needs some time to get over what I said to her. She said shes very angry about it and she said she still wants to be with me and marry me but she needs to be on a break so she can get over this anger she has towards me. I was hesitant at first and she started crying and I agreed. I told her that Ill do this break but I have a time limit and if she doesnt hurry up im not waiting around anymore.
RED FLAG FIVE - She needs to be with someone else or other people (and no I don't mean a sexcapade) to decide whether or not she wants to be or can be with you for a long period of time. Don't be surprised if she doesn't come back - you may find yourself easily replaced.
Ultimatums - always a bad idea and they will always backfire, whether it's immediately or in the future. (see flag 4)
I am very upset and I dont want her doing w/e she pleases. How do i get her to want me back now and how do I get the power in the relationship again. If I dont have the power we will never make it.
Please help me out guys im desperate here!