Does the no contact rule work for men?

[Anonymous]

I was together with a guy for about three weeks and when we had our first fight, he dumped me. I think he did it to escape the situation, since feelings don’t evaporate in three days and everything changed after I accidently sent him a message, which was meant to go to my cousin, where I told I was a bit upset because he had been ignoring a bit me on social media. I’ve thought of keeping a no contact rule. We ended on really good terms, after the breakup text, I just wrote him that I wish you best of luck and that I agree we should spend some time apart. That’s all. No shots fired, no insultive comments etc. I’ve been thinking of giving the no contact rule a shot, since me and my ex were extremely close and he doesn’t have a lot of friends, so I’m sure he’ll notice my disappearing from his life. What should I do?

[knottywriter]

It really depends on what you want in the end. Do you want him to come crawling back if you ignore him? And can you handle not speaking to him if he doesn't contact you? You really have to decide what you can live with if it does or does not happen.

[Asker]

I don’t want him back as a boyfriend, I miss our friendship. We came along really well and he was absolutely my best friend. We spent night and day with each other and enjoyed each others company

[knottywriter]

Well maybe give it some time and then reach out later if he hasn't before then

[TallAnon]

No idea what the hell that is, but if you don't wanna talk, don't talk.

[LoveSmallTits]

It do work for everyone.

[Asker]

So if I ignore my ex for a month he’ll come crawling back?

[LoveSmallTits]

it may work.
but maybe it work oppositely lol

[chris_987]

It’s dumb to put rules on love