9 things to say to make your boyfriend think again when he announces he wants to break up

7. Be humble: “I’ll fix what’s wrong, so please give me a little more time.”


“Instead of an instant breakup, I try to get him to set a grace period.” By proposing that you’ll “fix what’s wrong” and asking for more time, you can buy yourself some time in which to repair the relationship. Have him point out specifically “what’s wrong” and show him that you are determined to improve things.