4. Respond resignedly: “I still love you, but if that’s what you want to do, there’s nothing I can do about it.”
“Ultimately, I’ll respect his feelings.” This strategy entails showing that you have regrets, and that you’ll accept his proposal as an adult, while still trying to change his mind. Remember, the person saying they want to break up is in pain as well. If you show him how understanding you can be, he might reconsider how awful he is being to you.