My ex (30F) broke up with me (29M) after about a year together. A week later, just a few days ago, she texted saying stress got the best of her, that she was sorry, and that she was sad I wasn’t there when she needed me most. I replied politely but pretty cold, and she never responded after that. Looking back, I do think I was too distant near the end and didn’t show enough support or initiative, especially around our future/living situation. I’m thinking of sending this: I also want to apologize. With time, I realize I wasn’t there for you the way you needed - not when it was difficult and you needed me to talk, not when you were lucky and just needed my support. I also didn’t show enough initiative when it came to us and our future. I’m genuinely sorry for my part in that. If you ever feel like talking, I’m open to it. Is that respectful, or should I drop the last sentence and keep it as apology only? submitted by /u/DancerMan9000
Originally posted by u/DancerMan9000 on r/AskMen