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Why is my ex boyfriend ignoring me?

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Last Updated: 06/23/2020 at 3:48am
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Top Rated Answers
Anonymous
July 16th, 2018 4:50am
If he's your ex , then it shouldn't matter because he's out of the picture , move on and you'll find happiness.
brilliantSummer22
July 31st, 2018 4:02am
He may just need some space. Breakups can be difficult to cope with and people cope in different ways and in different time frames. He may be going through a difficult time, or maybe just trying to process everything. Just give him time.
Anonymous
August 20th, 2018 1:23pm
He probably wants some space to process and deal with all the pent over emotions. Also some people don't want to be in contact with ex because it makes moving forward all the more difficult while being in contact with them. Distance is sometimes required for a healthy closure to an absolutely warm and emotionally filled relationship. Just accept it and let go. Spend time with friends and family, do something creative, learn a new skill or join some classes or gym. Exercise, eat healthy and keep yourself surrounded by positive people and thoughts. Not every relationship is meant to be successful.
Anonymous
March 24th, 2020 10:47pm
He might be trying to better himself. Whether the relationship ended badly or good. He may need some time to himself to get over it ending. Everyone needs time to get over things like a breakup or a loss. He may also be taking a mental health break. If he is leaving you on read though you may need to confront him in person instead of trying to text. If you haven't tried, calling him an asking him what's going on. After a while though if he continues to ignore you the best thing to do would be to move on.
Anonymous
June 23rd, 2020 3:48am
Your ex boyfriend may be ignoring you because he needs time to process what is going on! It doesn't mean he doesn't like you, or doesn't want you to be in his life, it just means he needs some time. Another reason could be because he is feeling sad, or just isn't doing the best after the breakup. Make sure to remember that him ignoring you doesn't mean that you are a bad person at all! You can still be friends even though you guys have broken up. And even if he doesn't want to be friends even after processing, it does not mean no one likes you! There will be someone out there for you, if he's not the one :)