Why is he ignoring me after breakup?
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Updated: Aug 24, 2020
Anonymous
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Jun 1, 2018
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Because maybe he is hurting too, and that's his way of coping up with the pain. You both got hurt, maybe different levels of pain and you both have to deal with it separately this time.
FeelingTheSpace
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Jun 10, 2018
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Breakups are emotionally taxing and confusing in many level. It takes time to figure out your emotions and trial and error could be a way to do this. Also, people sometimes need space to heal.
SitaV
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Jun 14, 2018
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It is hard to know for sure why others behave the way they do. It is more worthwhile to focus on yourself and your needs. Feeling lonely and wanting to reach out to an ex is perfectly normal. Remind yourself why you two have separated and shift the comfort and support that you may be seeking in him to your friends and/or family.
GreenShades
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Jun 18, 2018
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Firstly undestanding the fundementatl of a 'break up' is very important. When you break up with another person, another person breaks up with you, or you agree to break up, you have no intention (at the time) to continue the relationship. The relationship is over. Perhaps there can be friendship but the relationship there once was is done. You do not intend to continue seeing each other romantically at all.
And to manage break up, rule no#1 : you have to completely CUT TIES. You should not meet/ talk/ keep any contact with your ex till you have moved on.
Rule no#2 : Dont engage in any activity that tempts you from looking at him or his memories either on social media or any other medium.
You have to take care of yourself. In order to truly heal from a breakup, you need to focus on bettering yourself.
Alidoruta2help
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Jun 24, 2018
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Because you broke up and he is probably trying to figure out his feelings and move on with his life. Maybe you should do the same. If you broke up that means that you had enough reasons and decided that the relationship is not worth the investment of time and feelings. Now both of you should have respect of each other's mourning phase and keep the distance to allow feelings to calm down. If you keep in contact it's hard to forget and forgive. Time cures everything but you need to give it time. And you should also ask yourself why do you care now about him not giving you attention anymore? He doesn't owe it to you anymore as much as you don't him
GAddams
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Jul 8, 2018
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He may find it difficult or painful to be around you, especially if the breakup wasn't his choice. Even if it was mutual or his idea, he may be struggling with the change. Give him time to handle his feelings, and perhaps with time you two can return to a friendlier situation.
Anonymous
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Jul 13, 2018
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Many times after a breakup people want to do their own thing and take a break and just be on their own for a while. It may not be ignoring but he may just be trying to take care of himself and you're viewing it as ignoring. Don't think too deep into it as it will only make you feel worse.
colourfulWillow64
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Dec 2, 2018
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This maybe his way of getting over you. Guys don't exactly know how to express their feelings in a way women do. If he is ignoring you do not waste your precious time on him. You can do much better than him. You do not need a man to be happy. So do not wait for a text from because if he is stupid enough not to answer and to ignore you, you need to move on. He is not worth your pain and suffering. You will always have the memories. I hope this helps you in the future.
ComfortablyNumb7676
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Jan 12, 2019
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Because he needs time to heal as well. It hurts for you, or maybe you're ok and don't need the time away. But often, both people need time to get over it. It's a shock when a relationship ends, everything changes, you go from spending a lot of time with that person to just not. And you're used to sharing your day and your thoughts with them and it's over so you can't do that anymore. Sometimes the easiest way to move on is silence and I have noticed that a lot of people use this as a means of coping. Once he's healed, if he wants to be friendly, he will talk to you again.
LittleMissJoy
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Apr 4, 2019
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Everyone handles breakups differently and unfortunately, this can be an outcome after two people end a relationship. If you were the one to break up with him then, he may be ignoring you for a few reasons. I'm guessing he is feeling hurt as a result of the breakup and, the only way he feels to best cope with it is by having no contact with you. It may also be his way of moving forward instead of allowing himself to get stuck in a place that will prevent him from doing that. It is important that you respect his decision if he does not want to continue talking to you. Putting pressure on him may only make things worse for the both of you. Additionally, it is very normal for people to cut contact or ignore their exes after a breakup. Give it some time and let him heal through the hurt, pain etc that he is going through. I hope this helps.
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