For some context, we dated for 2.5 years and she dumped me a few days ago. Her main reasons for the break up was that we lack good communication and that she holds some resentment on conflicts from the past that weren't fully resolved. I guess the "final blow" for her was when she was on vacation a few weeks ago and I wasn't really communicating with her during that time. I asked her for another chance so we could work it out together, but she said that as much as she wanted to she couldn't and that she needed "time and space".

I have always been a firm believer that ex's should not stay friends, but she on the other hand wants to stay in contact. She says that it would "break" her if I just disappeared from her life. While I do (sort of) feel the same way, I'm also super confused by this. She's saying she needs time and space, but that she also wants to keep in contact?

I'm honestly not sure what to think. Her main problem with me was that I often shut her out and would isolate myself. So now, that we are "friends" she says that it's ok if I don't text her often because we're no longer dating.

I still love her so much and yes, it would hurt not to see her or talk to her anymore because she's my best friend but... Idk.

I feel hurt that she's ok with just being friends. With being able to talk and see me without all the romantic affection. I hate saying it, but part of me wants her to hurt... to truly miss me.

What do you guys think? Should we stay friends? Should I limit contact with her? Or just part ways?