Is there any hope for us to get back together?
Hey Reddit
First time poster, long time lurker
My ex[35F] and I[32M] just recently broke up. She told me I am desperate for everyone’s approval even at the cost of my own detriment. I want to think about my actions in the duration of the relationship to reflect and understand what influences my choices.
I need some advice on how to move forward and hearing from people who might be in a somewhat similar situation can give me some valuable insight.
Some context, I work next to my ex-girlfriend’s job where we originally met.
Not sure if it’s important, but she also has a baby girl just over a year old now who is an absolute angel and I love spending time with both of them, going on adventures, going for walks, having dinner together, etc. The father is in the picture, not very much but wants to see his daughter a couple times a week.
The first argument we had was over an employee of hers. My coworker was constantly asking if one of her employees was working because he had a crush on her. She took me saying this as me being interested in her employee. She’s explained that she has been hurt in past relationships regarding infidelity from SO.
A second argument happened when I was talking with another one of her employees and my ex-girlfriend had interjected with a comment in a joking manner and I replied with a sarcastic ‘shut up’. She later told me how she felt disrespected and belittled by this.
Our third argument happened when I started a new job at the same company as my ex-girlfriend but at a different location. The location I work at is a predominantly female staff with the exception of myself, manager, and fellow co-worker and out of respect for my ex-girlfriend I chose to keep conversation about my workday and coworkers limited. She feels uncomfortable with this and the issue was brought up again when I did not receive a training booklet from my manager but chose to cover for him during my follow-up meeting with training department by saying I had received it. My ex-girlfriend says I’d rather risk my own job and seek approval even to my own detriment. I responded at the time by saying I’d rather just keep the peace with my new work environment.
I tried my best to recount anything major that has come up between us but I will try to answer any comments as best as possible.
Is there any coming back from all of this?
I love her so much and I want to spend my life with her. I’m not sure how to go about showing her I will do anything to make it right.
Posted May 24, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC