There are times when a woman is taken off-guard by a breakup, but yet it may seem completely logical to her guy. A breakup may be the last thing she would have expected, but there are a few reasons guys typically break up with their partners seemingly out of nowhere. If a gal notices this event or behavior in her boyfriend, a good course of action is to initiate some frank discussion about the state of their relationship. While it doesn't mean the breakup won't happen, it could at least provide the woman some warning.
Here are some typical events in a man's life where he will break up with his girlfriend.
After College Break-Up
Guys and girls generally have different ideas about their college boyfriend or girlfriend. Women tend to believe that the longer she and her man stay together during college, the better the chance for them to end up together permanently. Guys, however, will stay with a girl throughout college because during those years he is focused on school. He's not thinking about the future of their relationship, but rather the future of his career.
When One of His Friends Gets Married
There's nothing that can open a man's eyes to his life than to see his friend suddenly meet the gal of his dreams. Seeing a friend in love can make a man look long and hard about his own life. Perhaps the guy was just enjoying himself with this girl he'd been dating.
Once his friend gets married, however, he may begin to think about his own romantic future, and decide that the present girl he's with is not the one he wants to marry.
When He Gets a New Job
Men start thinking seriously about the woman in their life when they start making headway at work. If he gets a new job or promotion, he may begin to change other things about his life like his clothes, where he lives, or the girl he is dating. It is during this time in his life that he may notice whether his partner seems to have the same attitudes and goals about life. If she doesn't, it could mean a breakup is ahead.
When He Meets a Girl Who Wows Him
A guy doesn't have to cheat in order to be affected by a new girl. He can meet her, realize she's fabulous, and suddenly break up with his girlfriend. This may happen as the guy suddenly sees the new girl as having more in common with him, or being more in line with the person he wants to become.
Note that these events are not related in any way to something the woman has done. Nor do these situations correspond to the relationship itself. In other words, these events could happen to a couple with no noticeable issues, and who otherwise seem very happy. Perhaps that is why these issues seem a mystery to most woman.
Cherie Burbach - Cherie Burbach writes about dating, relationships, health, sports, and lifestyle. She's the author of eleven books and ebooks.
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