Why is he ignoring me after breakup?
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BlaireMack198
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Oct 8, 2016
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He just needs time to think about what happened. Just try giving him space and see if he approaches you after a while
0Sara0
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Jul 2, 2016
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He is ignoring you after the breakup not because he doesn't want to be your friend anymore. He just need time to rediscover himself as an individual. His identity has been shaped as a unit with you. He ignoring you is his attempt to see how to function his life without you. Once he has settle this, he would come back and be your friend.
Greatlistener87
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May 20, 2016
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He probably wants to move on or has already moved on. I suggest that u do the same, know where u stand with him, accept it and move forward.
Anonymous
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May 28, 2016
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You can’t force anyone to stop ignoring you. You just can’t control people that way. The only thing that you can control is your response to different situations. So whatever situation you find yourself in, make sure that you put the focus on yourself. Trust me, it will free you from constantly thinking of others.
Anonymous
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Jun 25, 2016
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He may feel hurt, or disappointed that you broke up. Have you tried to talk to him? That may help your issue.
sereneStrawberry33
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Feb 26, 2017
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There are many different reasons for this. Everybody is an individual so I can't answer for him.
It is possible his feelings are so strong he does not want any contact. But it is also possible his feelings are less strong, and he was less attached to you and you were to him. This is a sad possibility, but it is a possibility none-the-less.
I don't think it is ever polite to ignore someone, and it is never the right thing to do unless the person you are ignoring is dangerous.
But don't assume he's doing it for a negative reason. That might not be the case. Some people just don't know how to handle a break up and have overwhelming emotions. On the other hand, don't assume he isn't just being a jerk. Assume nothing.
reeyseelbeel05
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Jun 9, 2016
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He is ignoring you because he seems to be hurt. After everything you have done together. All the pain, love and memories you both shared. he needs space to accept that everything is over. He is ignoring you because he needs time to recover and compose himself.
fantasticSun
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May 29, 2016
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Some people after break ups attend not too talk too their exs. The reason most of the time is smothering or not interested in that person they were with.
serenekindness66
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Jun 3, 2016
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Because it is healthy. Its important to give each other time and space after a break up to get to a good place. You can't help each other with that. You need to rely on friends and family instead.
Alexandra96x
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May 8, 2017
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So, you broke up and now he's ignoring you.
Chances are he is trying to deal with the breakup in the way that he knows how... To shut down and cut you out. Quick and hard. Men's minds work differently to women, they don't necessarily want to discuss every tiny little detail of the breakup.
He needs time to process and get to grips with the idea that you are no longer together. Try giving him some space, and if after a week or two, you still want to talk to him... Maybe try gently giving him a text or sending a little gesture so that he knows you are there to talk if he would like to.
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