Well, because he doesn't really mean it. I mean, he means it in terms of he wants you back, he just doesn't mean it in terms of he wants to keep you forever.
Basically, he wants the good things that came along with being with you. The effortless parts that didn't require him to work. What he doesn't want is the stuff that will eventually break you up again...basically change on his part.
Now, it is entirely possible that his pride got in the way of him showing you or telling you that he cared. In fact, not only is that a real possibility, it's probably the likely reason. However, that does nothing for you because in a relationship, you have to let the pride go.
If a man really wants you back...like for real, for real...he will do whatever it takes to show you so you can't do anything BUT come back. If he hasn't shown you then it just lip service. And while I generally say that its important to listen to what a man says, watching what he does is equally important. You should never assume a man loves you just because he acts like your boyfriend...but if he isn't showing you anything, you might not want to believe the words coming out of his mouth either.
Interesting.
If a woman says she wants you back & will do whatever it takes to show you..., she is skitzo.
Oh please! You know as well as I that it's not meant to the literal extreme.
It can just as easily be pointed out if a woman 'does whatever it takes' and the man DOESN'T come back, he's an inconsiderate selfish jerk.
The reality is if a man does in fact does whatever it takes, he often gets an RO.
PJ makes a very good point; when a man or woman wants someone back, they actually make an effort to show it, not just talk.
Well, he didn't say doing anything to get her back isn't crazy. But at least you know the person is crazy and sincere.
Thanks Girls' BFF! You gave me a really insightful response that leaves me without a lot to think about. 'Preciate it : )
When the talk and the actions contradict, believe the actions.