I often hear people ask me a very common question “Does my ex want me to reach out first? Maybe he’s just afraid I will start begging him to take me back. Or perhaps, he knows he’s hurt me deeply and is now afraid to come out of his shell?” Before I get into more […]
I know how difficult it is to completely remove yourself from the life of someone you love very much. That’s because I did exactly that this past summer. I’m presently in my fourth month of no contact. To help you cope with your own emotions of going no contact, in this article I’m sharing the
Instead of reveling in a summer romance this year, you suffered a summer breakup. You did all the right things after the breakup, however. You didn’t whine, you didn’t plead, you didn’t beg your ex to give you another chance. You protested a bit, of course, and told your ex that he or she was
Maintaining no contact with your ex is without a doubt one of the hardest things to pull off in life. Because of the complexity of emotions you’ll deal with, you need to develop incredible resistance to stick with no contact indefinitely. Dumpees who are able to go cold turkey experience enormous mood swings, both positive
Have you ever wondered why you felt so inclined to want to be with your ex? Your brain probably convinced you that you absolutely had to be with this person and that you need him or her to be happy. I want you to take your rose-tinted glasses off for a minute and really engage
The success of the no contact rule in general means that you get contacted by your ex-partner and not necessarily get him or her back. To get your ex back, you have to efficiently re-open the channels of communication, showcase change, and re-attract your ex back. These three things have nothing to do with no
In this article, I will discuss the positives and the negatives of getting back with an ex. There are many things to consider when you are deciding whether you should start a new relationship with your ex. I would like to start by pointing out why you shouldn’t get back with your ex first and
The time has finally come when your ex has gotten back in contact with you and wants you back. You’ve maintained no-contact and the strategy has worked! But before you celebrate, you should think twice before you jump right back into a relationship with your ex. In this article, I will explain what you must
Are you asking yourself “how long before your ex comes back?” To give you an honest answer, your ex will most likely come back in your life when you stop obsessing about him or her. When you prioritize yourself and the ones who care about you, your ex may once again want to be a
When I was going through a breakup, I had trouble finding things to work on during no contact. Whether you are trying to get back with your ex or move on with your life, you should use this window of opportunity for personal growth. As long as you are able to admit that you can
If you are reaching out to your ex and he or she is ignoring you, it’s time to stop. Clearly, forcing your way in is not going to get your ex to suddenly want to talk to you. When your ex is ignoring you and you are the one who keeps initiating contact, you are
Whether you should stay with your ex after the breakup, in my opinion, depends on two factors: how you were treated after the breakup what your ultimate goal is. If you are merely looking for a friendly companion to do the things friends do and nothing more, then go ahead and be friends with your