The easiest way to maintain your self-respect is to accept their decision and walk away. This includes not asking them why they are dumping you. Really, if they've made up their mind, ain't nothing you say will change their mind (and you don't want to grovel or look desperate).
Acknowledge your feelings and come to terms with them. Relax, engage in some self-care, and try to spend time with the people who care about you. It's going to take time, but the more you force yourself to go about your regular schedule, the easier it will be to return to normalcy.
After a few weeks, you may notice that you are only thinking about the person 10 times a day. Eventually, you might realize that you do not miss them as much anymore. Learning to cope with missing someone may take a few weeks to a few months, depending on the relationship and your coping mechanisms.
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Do guys miss you when you disappear?
With the majority of men, he will miss you if you leave him alone. That might sound ridiculous but there are some very good reasons behind it. 'Distance makes the heart grow fonder' is an expression that is very true.
Definitely, not all people but some people can sense it, especially empaths. An empath or someone you're in sync with can catch your vibrations easily and this can often clue them into what you are thinking or feeling.
When a man hurts a woman he loves, he feels emotions such as anger, guilt, frustration, self-loathe, fear, etc. Although he may not express his feelings confidently, a man will show signs he is sorry for hurting you or signs he knows he hurt you.
When a guy misses you during the no contact period, he may find a way to get into your closest friends' good books and get them to start talking to you about him. Suddenly, your friends may begin to ask about your relationship and may even ask you to consider getting back together again.
How long does it take for a man to realize he messed up?
Men often go through an emotional state called “Dumpers Remorse” after the woman finally goes away. This state hits after one month to six weeks after the man passes through the initial happy phase after a breakup. He starts to give away signs he knows he messed up the whole thing from that time.
Then, surprise him with a little spontaneity. For instance, call him for a dinner date out of the blue. Or, forget the dinner and movie, and go for paintball instead. Making these fun memories and shared experiences will make him miss you and want to hang out with you anymore.
He might even go so far as to think you're already seeing someone else if he can't get in touch or see you on social media. This is a very uncomfortable time for him. He's struggling to understand why you're not responding to his texts, or what you might be feeling in return.