My boyfriend (for a year plus, and close friends for 3 years prior to that) decided that he needed to take a break from our relationship because of his recent diagnosis of depression. He stated that being in a relationship was too much for him to handle at this point, and that he needed some time for himself to restart his life (start a new job, move into his apartment, going to get help for his depression etc), and that he wanted to do this stuff alone to know that he was actually capable of doing it himself.

After a month (an agreed upon time frame to take some time apart) we began texting again in a friendly manner. I kept things light and we just talked about what had been going on in out lives during the past month. I suggested a visit, but he said he felt that he wasn’t ready and would like some more time.

Before our break/split, my boyfriend and I were a really solid couple. Not only were we each others significant other, but we were each others best friend.

Do you think we stand a chance of ever getting back together? If so, any tips on helping this process along?

Tags: 3 years, apartment, best friend, close friends, diagnosis of depression, new job, relationship, time frame