Does this necessarily mean the answer is going to be no?

[purplesoccer34]

My ex and I went out for about 10 months, but we broke up 3 months ago. We both come from a culture where dating is not very commonplace, and when our parents found out that we were dating, we didn't have much of a choice but to breakup. Although I initiated the breakup, I think it was basically mutual. We have remained friends ever since, though we obviously talk a lot less than before.

 

I don't live with my parents now, and I really want my ex and I to get back together. We had a few problems in the relationship, but overall, we got along well and I've never met anyone who is so perfect for me. He used to tell all his friends that he felt the same way about me, and how he never thought he could get someone like me. So recently, I sent him a message asking him what he thought about us getting back together. 2 days after I sent him the message, he said he'll respond in 3 days cause he needed to focus on studying for his exams. That's understandable, but it's been 2 weeks since I sent him the message and he hasn't responded.

 

If it's taking him this long to decide if he wants to get back together, does this mean the answer is basically no? By not responding, is he politely rejecting me?

[melell]

I'll be entirely honest. It is not necessarily him rejecting you. Take a look at the 'second chances' thread. He could be wanting you to work harder for it.

 

But also, he could be still thinking about it. He could have a new girlfriend. He could have no interest at all.

 

They are all guesses.

 

If you want to know for sure, and you can handle the rejection, then ask him again, perhaps call him?