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IS NO CONTACT BEST?

12 replies

Flash15x · 06/01/2024 17:30

Is no contact best?
I've just split up with someone after almost a year. It came out of the blue for me, but his behaviour in how he did so was so hurtful. No sadness from him, laughing and joking.
It's been 24 hours and I won't lie I have sent a fair few texts of things I wish I'd said at the time and anger.
I know this man has portrayed me badly for his female best friend who I wasn't friends online with to block me on social media, yet I went above and beyond for him. Probably was used in a sense.
Do I now just stop the contact? He hasn't responded to anything I said anyway.
Do you think by stopping it he might think oh shit as I know he thinks he has the upper hand

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cutlery · 06/01/2024 17:32

Yes you just stop. Stop messaging. Stop hoping for a response.

SamW98 · 06/01/2024 17:35

Stop messaging him and block him. Although you’re hurt and angry sadly he’ll probably use it to ‘prove’ you’re unstable and that he did right thing ending it.

Flash15x · 06/01/2024 17:37

It just baffles me how someone can change so quickly.

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BCBird · 06/01/2024 17:37

I was dumped after nearli 2 and a h years on the fone. It was unexpected. I was too upset to comprehend it and consequently was bloody nice and respectful. Once the anger came I wish I had said something. I remember saying silence will be my biggest weapon. He contacted about 4 weeks later wanted me to post something to him. I ignored him. Don't engage. It will make the healing process much easier, although I know it's not easy OP

Flash15x · 06/01/2024 17:44

BCBird · 06/01/2024 17:37

I was dumped after nearli 2 and a h years on the fone. It was unexpected. I was too upset to comprehend it and consequently was bloody nice and respectful. Once the anger came I wish I had said something. I remember saying silence will be my biggest weapon. He contacted about 4 weeks later wanted me to post something to him. I ignored him. Don't engage. It will make the healing process much easier, although I know it's not easy OP

Edited

I'm sorry to hear this.
I hope you're okay now.
I've sent quite a few messages in the last 24 hours. Do you think if i go silent now Its too late as in I've already done the damage being angry or do you think it'll be like I said what I had to and now I'm done?

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CharmedCult · 06/01/2024 17:44

Do you think by stopping it he might think oh shit as I know he thinks he has the upper hand

Why do you even care what he thinks? He's treated you badly, he's probably showed his friends the messages you've sent him, and spun them a story. Just block him on everything, you've said your piece, time to retain some dignity.

Flash15x · 06/01/2024 17:47

CharmedCult · 06/01/2024 17:44

Do you think by stopping it he might think oh shit as I know he thinks he has the upper hand

Why do you even care what he thinks? He's treated you badly, he's probably showed his friends the messages you've sent him, and spun them a story. Just block him on everything, you've said your piece, time to retain some dignity.

It's not I care as such, well I do care about him as I'm a fool but I'm angry. I was used and now his portraying me as this bad person when all I ever did was go above and beyond.

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ADoggyDogWorld · 06/01/2024 17:48

You need to stop as it could stray into harassment and you could get into trouble, quite rightly.

He is entitled to end a relationship for any reason, or for no reason at all.

Fredablogs · 06/01/2024 17:50

Not sure what your alternative is.. no contact is the only way forward and continually messaging him will just push him further. Keep busy.

Wolfiefan · 06/01/2024 17:56

He’s ended it. So it’s over.
There is no reason to keep contacting him unless there are kids or belongings to sort out. Sending repeated angry messages won’t change how he feels or behaves. It won’t make you feel better.

Flash15x · 06/01/2024 17:59

Wolfiefan · 06/01/2024 17:56

He’s ended it. So it’s over.
There is no reason to keep contacting him unless there are kids or belongings to sort out. Sending repeated angry messages won’t change how he feels or behaves. It won’t make you feel better.

We do have things to sort out yes but you're right it won't make me feel better and it'll get no where. I think it's best I just take time clear my head then sort those things after

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Ofcourseshecan · 06/01/2024 18:01

CharmedCult · 06/01/2024 17:44

Do you think by stopping it he might think oh shit as I know he thinks he has the upper hand

Why do you even care what he thinks? He's treated you badly, he's probably showed his friends the messages you've sent him, and spun them a story. Just block him on everything, you've said your piece, time to retain some dignity.

I agree. To hell with him. He’s not worth another moment of your attention.

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