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Why is he ignoring me after breakup?

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Vloah
October 12th, 2018 9:29am
Some people need time to move on. Friendships after relationships could be very awkward. He also could be suffering from depression, or hurt really bad. I would allow some time, a month or two to recover and reconnect as friends. Break ups don’t always end up with the two still being friends, he does need some time, and so do you. Trust me, time is the best way to heal the pain after something like that happens. He’ll come around soon and you guys will be hanging out real soon, maybe even sooner than you think, trust me I’ve been through it.
Anonymous
October 26th, 2018 5:31am
There could be a number of reasons; maybe he feels awkward especially if he’s the one who broke up with you, maybe he is hurting and talking to you will hurt him even more so he is distancing himself from you it, maybe he’s egotistical and is just acting like a jerk because he’s too afraid to face you did you break up with him? That may be why, maybe he is trying to move on and talking to you may decrease the effort, maybe he feels like talking to you will hurt you so he is doing this for you
Anonymous
October 28th, 2018 5:38am
Because you two broke up so that means that he is sad depressed or is mad at you or can hate you so try to get in contact with him and ask if you can be friends but nothing more and if he cheated on you that means that you would not be his true love and make sure you are always your self and don’t try to go after him let him go after you and if he doesn’t than that means he doesn’t really love you and you deserve better that him and he knows that.
cherryhill171823
November 22nd, 2018 1:00am
Breakups can be difficult for both parties. Try and wait until he tries to communicate with you and try to work things out. It’s always helpful to wait a little until it’s not so fresh. After a relationship things change. Change is good but it can also be bad. Try and give him space until he contacts you and if he does talk to him try and understand him. If he doesn’t try to let go as hard as that may seem. Maybe he’s not ready to talk to you since the breakup just happened. Try and understand his feelings.
Anonymous
November 23rd, 2018 10:54am
It depends why you broke up. If you broke up because you hurt him in someway then maybe he is feeling distraught, embarrassed, disappointed or belittled. If you broke up because he hurt you then maybe he is feeling guilty, embarrassed, unworthy etc. Whatever the reason for a breakup you would be best having a discussion with him, giving you both the chance to put your side forward, apologize and discuss feelings. Just remember that each person deals with break ups differently - some need time to get things right in their head, some need a distraction and some need love - bear this in mind when trying to approach him.
colourfulWillow64
December 2nd, 2018 4:30pm
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.
Nini108
December 26th, 2018 5:47pm
Some people find it difficult to talk to someone they were in a relationship with soon after a break up. You are essentially grieving the loss of a relationship and people deal with grief and loss differently. He might be processing his emotions and the easiest way for him could be by spending some time alone. He probably isn't ignoring you to be cruel but he may need space. Even if your way of healing is by perhaps talking to him, his way of healing could be the opposite to yours. This is a hrd time for both of you.
Lovesthebeach
January 6th, 2019 9:00pm
If the relationship is over it sounds like he is keeping his distance for his sake as well as yours. Take sometime for yourself this week and do things you enjoy. Spend time getting to re discover yourself as well as reconnecting with people you may have cut ties with when you were in the relationship. Read a book, write, draw. Go for a walk. Learn to knit or crochet. Spend time journaling and writing down your feelings. Know that you will be able to go out and meet new people that you could not meet before you broke up.
xSarahlynnx
January 12th, 2019 9:33pm
In a relationship each person involved has a right to stop seeing another person or even talking to another person. This can be a friendship or a marriage. We can choose as people who we can and can not speak to. It is better this way because it assures our safety weather it be mentally or physically. I understand that may be rough but we are complex people and if someone decides to not speak to us for what ever reason that does not mean we are a bad person, it does not summarize who were are as a person. We are very complex, these relationships end this way for many reasons that can't be summed up by a quick answer. Use this as an opportunity to grow as a person and learn from this experience.
Anonymous
February 27th, 2019 2:53am
I feel that he is trying to distance himself as a coping method. Breakups can be messy, sad, and angry. He is trying to get over the sadness of the breakup by not having any contact with you. I know it feels bad or like you did something wrong, but you didn't, he is just trying to get over you. Maybe he will block you on social media or cut all lines of contact, this is how most people go about trying to get over exs after a breakup. He probably experiencing many mixed emotions and doesn't want to stay dwelling in sadness over the breakup. It is completely normal.
insightfulFireworks99
March 27th, 2019 3:59pm
*This is if he broke up with you* Usually after a guy break up with a girl, he will stopping talking to her. There are two main reasons for this. One, because he might be feeling guilty about the breakup. He may know the distress it is causing you and want to avoid akward conversation. Over time he will probably start talking to you again. Second, he may also be trying to get over the breakup. Even if he did it, it could of still effected him. If this is the case, he will also probably start talking after a little bit just like in case one. Hope I helped!
Anonymous
March 28th, 2019 6:57am
Breakups can be a difficult situation to cope with. If he is ignoring you after your recent break up, he is probably just trying to process and cope with the whole situation. Maybe talking to you would put more stress on him for the time being. I think he may just need some time to process the whole thing. Maybe just give him some space. When he's ready, maybe he'll come back and talk to you again! It's important to make sure that you are okay as well after a break up. Maybe also just take some time to focus on yourself and make sure you are coping well with the situation also. Your mental health is just as important as his!
LittleMissJoy
April 4th, 2019 3:14am
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.
Hanaa00
April 7th, 2019 7:30am
I’ve been here, done that and have gone through that. In my personal experience, the reason has always been the same one: trying to move on. Of course, that can be combined with the feeling of anger, disappointment, betrayal, or something in between. But your ex partner is probably focusing all of it into just trying to move on. Does that mean that he’s over you and that he suddenly has no feelings for you anymore? Of course not. It is probably very difficult for him to not talk to you anymore and ignore you, regardless of the emotions he’s experiencing due to the breakup. But that’s just his coping mechanism. Or at least it had been in my experience so far.
Anonymous
May 1st, 2019 8:01pm
Maybe you just need some time apart, that’s normal after a breakup. You might just need to wait a little before you start engaging in activities again. After you feel like it has been enough time for your opinions about each other to repair; maybe try a social activity, try to contact him on social media, do something that he likes, go somewhere you know he will be, have a friendly conversation. Who knows? Maybe you can get back to a romantic relationship if you feel that way about each other. Hopefully this will help your situation
Anonymous
May 9th, 2019 5:05am
The biggest fear shared by people that are victims of a breakup is losing their ex forever; and I completely understand your suffering and your desire to reestablish communication with your ex. take a moment to really think about whether or not he’s actually ignoring you. Can you pinpoint what exactly is making you feel this way? For example, was he easier to reach before and now suddenly it seems like an impossible feat? Did they give you concrete reasons to believe, “He avoids me when I reach out..?” Could it be that this person is actually just extremely busy with work and it’s not actually personal? Sometimes we meet someone at a time during which they are more available than usual. For example, when they’re in between jobs. When real life comes back into play, they are no longer as available. If your gut is saying, “No, he really is ignoring me,” then it’s time to look at the reasons behind it. Understanding why your ex is ignoring you helps you to get to the root of the problem and subsequently points you in the right direction.
haileeanne99
May 15th, 2019 5:15am
There could be a variety of reasons as to why he would be ignoring you. Breakups are extremely painful and people have different ways of healing from them. When I experienced many breakups myself, I found that distancing myself from the person allowed me to heal immensely. By dis communicating with them, it allows you to personally reflect on yourself and do whats right for you in order to heal. Your significant other could also be very hurt from the breakup and would want to be able to work on his own personal conflicts. The best thing to do if someone is ignoring you during a breakup is to give them space and wait until they contact you.
LifeByBex
May 30th, 2019 7:25am
Breakups are tough.. A bit of cooling time may be needed for both people before contact is made again. Reach out if you wish and mention that you are always there whenever they are ready to get in contact with you. Maybe when the other person has a bit of time and space they will feel ready reach out to you and talk about things properly. It’s hard but it takes time. Breakups can be tough but it’s important to consider that everything happens for a reason so try and remember what is for you won’t pass you!
Anonymous
June 8th, 2019 7:19pm
Maybe he didn't loved you or maybe he wants some space from you so that might be the reason he is ignoring you. Please stay strong and get yourself occupied with other things rather than thinking about him.
positivethoughts22
July 3rd, 2019 8:57pm
Sometimes when a partner ignores their former flame after a break-up it can feel strange and hurtful. This is normal, considering when you were together it was likely communication was a regular, comfortable and ongoing exchange, so the transition to no communication can feel unsettling. Sometimes that just often how someone copes, it's not always personal, depending on what happened in the relationship sometimes seizing all contact helps the person move on and protect their emotions with boundaries. It's not always a negative thing. Ask yourself, are you wanting to move forward? If so then having no contact can be helpful for you to, especially if you'd like to enter into another relationship later on in the future. If you're not the one who wanted to break up and do want things to work, it could be a sign that your former partner needs space and right now is just not a good time to discuss anything.
CalVal
July 24th, 2019 8:20am
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
July 26th, 2019 3:13am
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
August 9th, 2019 6:56pm
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
September 1st, 2019 12:36am
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
September 1st, 2019 5:35pm
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
September 2nd, 2019 12:01am
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
September 26th, 2019 3:02am
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
October 17th, 2019 12:51pm
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
October 30th, 2019 1:12am
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
October 30th, 2019 1:32am
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.