Why is he ignoring me after breakup?
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Moderated by Anna Pavia, psicologa psicoterapeuta psychotherapist psychologist counselor
Updated: Aug 24, 2020
CalVal
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Jul 24, 2019
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It's probably because he doesn't want to have anything to do with you after that breakup. There are people who still want to be friends with their ex, but of course there are people who doesn't.
There are also another reason. Maybe he needs time to heal himself. Being around our ex(es) can be hard because the memories will flow back.
It's important to let go after a breakup. Forcing ourselves to get back with our ex(es) will just give us a horrible image and can torture our emotions too when things aren't working out the way we want it. Thinking about them is normal, but just know where to draw the line.
Anonymous
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Jul 26, 2019
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Sometimes people need space after the end of a relationship. It can be hard to process the change in dynamic that comes with a breakup and it can take time to process that. It could also be that he feels the relationship has ended with the end of the romantic relationship.
It can be hard to say anything definitively because neither you or I know what he is thinking - rather than guess, a discussion of why it occured once he feels comfortable speaking again, or simply letting there be space to decide what the situation may be moving forward could be helpful.
I hope this helps, and wish you the best whatever happens.
GreysonGreyson
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Aug 9, 2019
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It could possibly be that it was a bad breakup. He could be very hurt after it and just want some space, or, he just might be dealing with it more "immaturely" or trying to make you feel bad. It really all depends on how the breakup went and why you two broke up. You could attempt to reach out to him and ask him why he's been ignoring you. Or, if he won't even answer to that, I suggest just letting it go and moving on. I'm afraid we can't control people's thoughts, but we can control our own as well as our actions and how we decide to deal with these sorts of things. Hope this helped and things get better!
Anonymous
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Sep 1, 2019
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Break ups are hard and painful.. for both people.. whether one admits to it or not.. but people all deal with it in different ways.. ignoring after a breakup people can find easier to cope with.. the pain can be too much.. to see the person can be too much.. sometimes it’s easier to step away.. assess the situation and take the moment to breathe before possibly reconnecting.. maybe it’s their way of saying that time has been called and you both need some time to heal.. to repair what damage and pain has taken place.. it’s one of the most painful feelings in the world.. sending you a virtual hug.
katiastrofa
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Sep 1, 2019
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1. He is trying to forget you
2. He isn't worrying about you anymore
3. He tries to show like he don't care
4. your breakup affected him to much so he feels sad and like i've said before tries to forget everything and that's his form of affronting it
5. He is scared to fall in love again
6. He goes on with his life
I'm sorry for your breakup, and i am here if you want to talk, i understand that breakups are hard to overcome, please talk to somebody if you are not feeling okay
I am sure everything will be better in some time...
:)
22CookieRandomnesss22
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Sep 2, 2019
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He probably needs time to adjust and get over everything, you should give him time, maybe after a year of not talking you two could get closure. Breakups aren't easy, constantly being reminded of what was is no help at all for some people, space is essential to ending a relationship in a healthy way.
Don't blame yourself or him and accept what was, was, you may still feel bit hurt, but it's for the good of both of you. Chasing feelings are hard, but if you handle it properly it could blossom into a very nice frienship when you're both ready. Good luck out there!
DogTags2
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Sep 26, 2019
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Maybe he just wants a break, from stress or from the relationship in general. It's possible that the breakup have put him through stress and maybe he just needs time to get over that. In my experience with past ex girlfriends I usually take a break from talking to the (not to be mean but to let things cool down) then after awhile I worked my way back in to talking a little more each day until we became friends. He could also just be hurt in general from the break up. What ever it is I'm sure he just needs some time (:
allnaturalBerry
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Oct 17, 2019
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It's normal to ignore your ex after a breakup. It doesn't always mean you're a bad person however it normally means that they're still trying to process everything and find a way to deal with it in their own time. It's best to just give them space and let them come to you if they still want to talk or still be friends or even work it out. Don't try to force another relationship or friendship onto them. Give them time to process and understand what happened and work out how they want to react to it. Everyone reacts to these things differently and we have to understand and respect that.
TownTherapy
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Oct 30, 2019
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Breakups are really hard, I understand what your going through. People all process and deal with breakups differently. His reaction could be based on so many things but it is important to understand it is not your fault. He might need time to process and identify how he is feelings before he is able to talk to you. Or he might need space to distance himself from how he feels about you. He might also have other things on his mind, break ups sometimes are a result of feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Your feelings and concerns are valid but remember not to take it personally everyone just handles challenging times differently.
brianna67
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Oct 30, 2019
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He might be needing space. Breakups are really tough and everyone processes them differently. Personally, I do need to follow the 'no contact' rule and cut all communication with my now ex. I really struggle to move on if I continue to talk to my ex. I've listened to podcasts comparing breakups to breaking a drug addiction. The communication from your ex is like a hit of a drug and keeps your brain from moving on. So, that could be a reason for why he's ignoring you. He might also just be hurt/sad. I'm not sure what the circumstances were surrounding your breakup.
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