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(Matt Monday): The “No Contact Rule” Explained

Love Life with Matthew Hussey

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I'm Not Going to Get Back With You. I'll Just Keep Doing This Because You're Still There.

There is an unconscious feeling of, if i feel safe, i'm not moved to action in either direction. It's also worth noting that while we may think that messaging some one back constantly will keep us top of mind for them, that may backfire. Meanwhile, you're mintaining your attachment to them, while putting your life on hold in the hope that this contact is going to make them come back. This isn't necessarily a literal no contact rule. I've already suggest reaching out a few days later to send that good bye message or the i'm taking you seriously on this decision message. And i'm also saying that when this person does reach out, you can get back to

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