I understand what you're going through. My bf broke up with me mid-deployment and there was no true answer as to why he did it. We have had so many ups and downs during this deployment and we even had a period of no contact which was on my request because i couldn't handle what was happening between us.

Just like everyone else has suggested, it's best that you leave him be for now. He will come back to you when he is ready, but i'm pretty positive he thinks about you all the time.

My (ex) bf tells/told me that he thinks about me all the time, and he is always thinking about the times we had together, and he misses me dearly...but this is just a period where he needs to be alone and gather his own thoughts.

I know it's hard, believe me, i know!! It's aweful!! But just hang in there....i know it hurts to know that he removed you from his MySpace and is trying to cut off all communication with you...my ex did similar things of that nature too...but it's only because he doesn't want to hurt you either with his troubles, and also because he needs time to re-think his plans, his life, and how he can move forward to things in the future. It's a time of reflection for him, and a time to regain control of his own life.

My ex has had countless run-ins with danger also in Iraq. Mortars flying everywhere, people being injured on base, soldiers being killed due to hits on the base. It's a lot to take in and process, and can be extremely overwhelming...they don't have time to sit there and ponder what happened...it happens so quickly..and if they slow down to process feelings and emotions, it can be really dangerous for the enviroment they're in right now.

I believe my ex is taking this time apart from me right now because he needs to gather his thoughts and situate his life. He also doesn't want me to feel what he's feeling, because he doesn't want me to hurt..and also because he feels embarrassed about what goes through his mind and what's happening to him.

Give him some time and space, and he will come around eventually. It might be a slow process, but just be a friend to him for now. There's one thing i learned and that is not to smother them when they are feeling this way. It only makes them push you away even further..because you become another thing/person he has to worry about. Don't take that in a negative context...he just has a lot on his shoulders right now...but i'm sure you are always in thought.

Be positive, and hang tight. My ex has begun to slowly open up to me about his stuff when he pleases...i don't dig for it, and that's very comforting for me. I learnt the hard way...but you should do this the right way!!