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Throwaway account. 

I dated a girl for a few months this summer, hardly a long period for a relationship, but it had been a long time coming. We were reluctant to use labels, but we were, for all intents and purposes, girlfriend and boyfriend.

Last week, she had a meltdown and decided she needs to be alone. She had been coming off a very long-term relationship and has come to terms with the fact that she wants to learn to be by herself. I was, naturally, crushed.

I have a class with her at the small university we attend. Two days ago was the first meeting. I smiled and said hello as I packed up my belongings (I had been moving on and making progress) , and she later texted me unsolicited that she missed me. The conversation continued and soon enough I was bawling my eyes out to her, telling her I needed her. This only pushed her further away, though she was clearly missing me. She wants me to be her friend. As you can see, I am clearly incapable of doing so.

What is my next move? I am very aware that I need to move on from her, but I want to do it in a way that leaves open the possibility of reuniting in the future, however distant that may be. 

Should I quit talking to her cold turkey? Is trying to be a friend despite my pain the best way of eventually winning her over?
<bot>: Stuck in class at small college with ex-girlfriend. Cried my eyes out for her to stay. She wants to be friends. How do I move on and leave the door open for possible future relationship?