My girlfriend thinks that we should take a break...?

Hello everybody! I have a little problem that involves a choice I need to make later on down the line. Let me explain...

Here is a link to the foundation of this story. Please take a look before giving an answer so you will have all of the information. Thank you for understanding...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=201004...

Thanks for reading that! Now let me get into what really ended up happening. As it turns out the best case scenario did indeed happen. She was very busy!

From school work (out biggest priority) to Student Government (Going to Atlanta tomorrow). From thinking she was pregnant (my child to avoid confusion) to DMV problems. From running a blood drive (by herself) to filing divorce papers. She has been a very busy person. During the Spring Break she really did not talk to anyone, not even her closest friends. So now we come to today...

Today we get together and talk about what has been going on. I know that she has been a busy person, and I respect that fact. I do not go bug her 50 times a day asking to do stuff with her. She has her space. Today she tells me that she wants to "take a break." Her reason was because "she could not give me the attention that I deserve." So I said that I understand and that I needed time to really process what has happened.

We still need to work out the details on what it means to take a break. We decided that we will talk again once she gets back from Atlanta. Which is exactly one week from today. (She will be back Monday night.) So here are my questions I need to figure out before she gets back...

1. What should it mean to take a break? What would be fair to the both of us? We should not kiss, but should we hug? No holding hands, but can I reach out and touch her shoulder to show support?

2. We have been dating for about 5 months and it is just about to step into the "serious relationship" category. We are not sure if we should do that yet. I do love this beautiful girl. I can see myself putting a ring on her finger down the line when we are out of college.

She is still undecided if she can see us together down the line. Leaning towards and these are her words "slim chance that we can make it." But expressed interest in getting back together as well. (Mixed Messages) We will be transferring next semester to different school no more than 45 minutes away.

3. I think I should try not to say anything to her while she is away. Unless you think I should? I want to give her the time she needs to take care of her needs, but at the same time I don't want her to lose feelings for me, or think that I have lost interest. I love her... I lover her so much... I want to make my presence known. Am I clear on what I am trying to say?

4. Is there anything that I missed that I should consider?

5. What is your opinion about this overall situation?

Thank you so much for putting up with all of this information. This girl means a lot to me. I know I will do what I think is right, but I want to know from your knowledge of the situation. I will ask my friends as well. i have an idea of what to do... but I need help sorting out my thoughts. Don't be scared to request additional information!

One last fact... I am twenty years old and she is Thirty-two. We both think that this is not a BIG deal, but I think in the back of our minds it does effect us in a way. Our ages may be different, but we are both on the exact same page when it comes to school. We will both will have our double majors (AA's in a Junior College) by the end of this semester. Mine are Psychology/Philosophy hers are English/History.

Thanks again,

Joshie127