Why does she act distant after break up?

[Anonymous]

So I know this girl who had a boyfriend and one day she started snapping me and we talked a lot and had good conversations together over the next month. She also sent very revealing pics almost daily. Now she broke up with her boyfriend as their relationship was very bad. So since she broke up she sometimes sends snaps where she clearly cried but says she is fine and acts very distant. Only commits to conversations once a week. Why is she keeping distance from me at this point. She would also often ask questions and she rarely does over the past couple weeks (2 now) that she has been broken up.

Sidenote: we know each other irl and we talk a lot and she comes to me in group settings/at work often

Should I just give her time? This is what I’m doing now and I’m patient with her. Or should I do something else?
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Distant: she is short in her answers often (not uninterested short, but shorter than usual), she takes longer to respond and often ignores me for a while.

last week she suddenly acted like she normally would but it likes she gets scared that she comes over too interested and stops with that the next day?

many questions, I know.
thanks for your help in advance

[Anonymous]

It's possible that this girl is still processing her feelings after the breakup and needs some space to take care of herself emotionally. It's also possible that she may not be ready to jump into a new relationship or may be hesitant to get too close too quickly.

It's important to respect her boundaries and give her the time and space she needs. If you continue to be patient and understanding, she may open up to you more over time.

However, it's also important to communicate with her and let her know that you are there for her if she needs someone to talk to. You can simply check in with her from time to time, ask how she's doing, and let her know that you're available if she wants to talk.

Ultimately, it's up to her to decide how she wants to proceed, and you should respect her decisions and feelings. If she continues to act distant or uninterested, it may be best to back off and give her more space until she is ready to engage more fully.

[Asker]

That’s kind off what I’m doing. I will carry in with this thanks for your response

[Opinion Owner]

You're welcome man. It's good that you're being patient and respectful of her needs during this time. Remember to take care of yourself as well and not put all your energy and focus on this situation. Good luck!