<human>: So this is part therapy, part hoping for motivation.  I've been with my girlfriend for 5 years.  During that time, I'll admit I took her for granted, became unemployed, and had a bout of depression.  During that time, unsurprsingly, she fell out of love and started resenting me.

Back in January, I turned things around, got a really nice job, renewed confidence, and we tried to make things work.  Except she still never truly loved me, showed no affection, and was really closed off.  I, of course, would push for romanticism, closeness, and sex, which only pushed her further away.  Because she put up the wall, I would get defensive and we'd argue about how much she loved me (damn, that sounds so pathetic in hindsight).

So yeah, we're now on a break, she needs time, etc.  I know I have to give that to her and it's extremely hard.  If it's supposed to work out, I have to let it.  

So yeah, has anyone out there ever been in this situation...in either role?  Is there a chance?  What needs to happen?

Thanks for your help.

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<bot>: Girlfriend of 5 years, after I pushed her away, is obvious out of love and 'needs a break' but I'm afraid it's permanent.  Has anyone ever been in this situation and it worked out? Any advice?