^^^ This.
Was in a relationship back in the day and my ex wanted to be friends after being in a relationship for almost 2 years. Treated her great however we were young and she started to feel maybe tied down. She was going to the states for a program and basically wanted to put our relationship on hold and maybe see other people. Told her thats basically a break up so it will be permanent as that means you do not care enough to stay in this relationship. She chose to break up. Told her its over then.
I moved on with my life and told myself there are other fishes in the sea. Met a new girl within a couple weeks which I was head over heels in love with and now happily married to. After my ex came back from the states she found out I was with someone else and tried to get back with me to which I told her it was her decision to break up which she said she regretted. Basically it meant she didnt meet anyone when she was at her program, so I said if this new relationship of mine dont work I will let you know. I have been with my wife now 12 years
