RyeLee

How should I give my ex boyfriend his stuff back? (I want him back)

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RyeLee (Age:18 to 24)     When: Over a year ago
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Keep in mind that I still miss him and want him back. We ended our relationship peacefully.

Should I deliver his stuff to him personally? Tell him that he can come get his stuff whenever? Let one of his friends take his stuff to him? Leave his stuff outside of his door/at his job?


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Deliver his stuff personally.

Let him know that you have his stuff, and that he can come by whenever.

Let one of his friends take his stuff to him.

Leave his stuff at his door/workplace

Wait until he asks.

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involved6
666  
Over a year ago
If he's single, B is the clear winner. It puts you on your home turf. The trick is sounding disinterested enough to get him to wonder why, but not so disinterested that he doesn't think you have any interest at all.

Sexy attire and action without being obvious and transparent is the key. For example, clothes where your breasts are pretty well highlighted (or better could just "fall out by accident", or he gets a quick, "accidental" flash) and other things along those lines will really help your case.

All I can say is that this would work on me. I would already be a little curious why you had invited me over, but seeing parts of your body again that I might miss would help me make the decision that I might want to try again...

I must warn you, though, I can't speak for your ex, as I don't know his sex drive or your level of activity in the relationship, but the best way to a man's heart is through his pants, and that hold true for a good majority of guys.

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  • Answerer
    Over a year ago
    Dont worry too much - it may not mean anything. It could even mean he's more nervous than you about the whole thing, and has to prepare himself for it
  • Question Asker
    Over a year ago
    Okay, I saw him yesterday morning and went with plan B. It has been almost 2 days now, and he still hasn't come. He lives 5-10 minutes (walking) down the road...what does this mean?
  • Answerer
    Over a year ago
    No doubt, if overdone. The key is to not overdo it. What that means varies on the couple and the man. Only she knows that that means, really, and I bet she'll do great.

    Even if the guy DOES catch on, if it were me, I would find it awesome that she would go through the trouble to try to win me back. The difference here is those two called it quits civilly, so there's no bitterness or upper-hand egoism to worry about.
  • Over a year ago
    This makes her look a bit desperate, isn't it?
    I would say don't overdo it!
  • Answerer
    Over a year ago
    Just want to clarify that most of the fine details I leave to you. He could be an ass man, or have a lower libido than I do, both of which would require a little bit of forethought and re-writing, but in the end, your best judgement and prior knowledge from the relationship will serve you best.
  • Over a year ago
    If his sex drive is avarage or above I'd say you'd get him easily like that.
    Hook, line and sinker. :p
  • Question Asker
    Over a year ago
    Great answer!!!! thank you so much! this is my 1st response, but your confidence tells me its right.

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  • Hughman
    2001  
    Over a year ago
    You want him to come to you. Any rekindled relationship will be much healthier as a result. So B or E.

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  • John-Bee
    -1  
    Over a year ago
    I chose "B" even though I thought about "A"
    Either way you can tell him A or B and say something like if you really want to end this I can drop your belonging over & maybe have a chance to talk or B when/if he picks up his belongings say the same thing here is your belongings do you really want to end this.
    I hate the saying "the balls in his court" because that gives control to the other person. You ALWAYS ALWAYS want to be in control The ball to be in YOUR court. The basketball player at the free throw line (your in control why would you want the other team/person to be in control? The pitcher whom must strike out the last batter, the hockey player with the puck on his stick. I'm sure you get the idea.
    That's not to say compromise in life but in this situation if you really want him back or to give it another try KEEP THE BALL IN YOUR COURT.

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  • Snorkledorf
    1611  
    Over a year ago
    If you want him back, then C and D are going in the wrong direction. C is leaving it up to some random third party, and if it were me, D would strongly imply that you actively want to avoid meeting and just want to get the stuff away from you ASAP.

    So A or B. With A you'll taking the initiative to give his stuff back/end things. B at least means he takes the action of coming back into your domain where presumably he has some fond memories. And judging by your pictures, involved6's advice actually seems pretty solid. If he can ignore that, then it's like, "Dude, are you stupid?" :)

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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Hahaha thanks =p
  • l-hedoniste
    58794  
    Over a year ago
    It doesn't matter much, really, as long as your civil. Do what's convenient to you both.

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  • emzy-89
    13248  
    Over a year ago
    tell him you have his stuff and he can pick it up whenever.

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    Anonymous User
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    Anonymous User
    Over a year ago
    I thought guys separate sex & feelings {I do don't believe this but it is presented as a supposed credible argument to the point where every time I think of a guy I have this flash of words strung across the front of my mind.. "Why does she think there is something between us, we just had sex-- NO big deal.

    So, if guys separate love & sex & give love just to get sex, then why would sex be a "way to a mans heart"?

    It's more like the way to a a womans heart believing she has a way to your heart - which coincidentally gets guys sex.

    How can sex be sex for sex sake, & simultaneously be the path to the heart?

    Please explain.

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  • onewithana
    13  
    Over a year ago
    I would maybe mention that you still have it, and see what he replies. :] Don't offer to give it back**

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  • Ceesa
    894  
    Over a year ago
    if you want him back he should know that you're not that desperate..send it to his place " not to him directly " he'll have it back without sensing desperation..if he wants you back he'll let you know..be cool \ fun & friendly around him!

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  • ash655
    -1  
    Over a year ago
    I would just leave it as his door.

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  • Enideqa
    3248  
    Over a year ago
    I think ask if he would like you to drop it off or if he would like to come and pick it up.

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  • audreymarie21
    7425  
    Over a year ago
    i chose A
    option B has the most votes, but here's some reasons that one isn't the best choice -
    he may not find his belongings that important and not even come to get them
    he may put off coming to get them for months
    he might show up sometime while you're not home
    he might show up with a friend and just run in and leave
    if he shows up by himself and doesn't feel like talking he can just leave

    so the reason I chose option A is because you can talk to him, and he has to sit there and talk to you, he can't leave, unless he's a jerk and left anyways. he sees you in person, bringing back feelings. by bring him his things it's a nice gesture you're doing, he'll most likely notice.

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  • love1210
    587  
    Over a year ago
    its really up to you.
    but I chose A.
    just make sure you do it with confidence

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  • lilmama
    1313  
    Over a year ago
    If doing it it person would be too emotional then I would either mail/drop it off at his home or work.

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