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Guys, does the "no contact" rule work on men, making you want us more? (Page 3)
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That's a little long. But yeah, that technique can work
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Playing games in a relationship is not being honest with your boyfriend, and honesty is what relationships are built on.
@Fuentes Speak for yourself. I've got four kids.
@RichiezLion This is not playing games. Sometimes you have to take an off time.
Sometimes you pretend to take off time which can also be true in some of the cases but at the same time you also try to play a game... Well it's not specific to you, but in general- people, just don't do it.
Well, if a woman needs off time, it is best to let the man know because otherwise it builds an untrusting relationship. If the guy does not accept the truth that you need time off, then it may be time to find another guy since guys like me understand that there is give and take in a relationship. If my lady told me she wanted some me time, I could completely understand since she may need that time if we move in together, and I would want honesty with no sneaking around from either of us.
@cherryphi82 4 kids and and still can't keep a man, that's sad thooo
@Fuentes I'm married...
@RichiezLion It depends on what went on. If he offended me, I reserve the right to give him the silent treatment for as long as I want. If it was a mutual thing, well, there's your operative word.
In my opinion, relationships should be open with no games like silent treatment. I am very open, and I will tell someone if they piss me off to get it taken care of then to not let it fester and stew. Of course, I have never been married. That is how I would handle things, and I would hope for the same from my mate. Silent treatment is actually a form of abuse. I am sorry, but I feel sorry for you and your spouse not having a more open communication between each other.
According to Google: This form of emotional and verbal abuse as a manipulation tactic is also ineffective and hurts your marriage. As well as leaving important issues in your marriage unresolved, the silent treatment may make your spouse feel worthless, unloved, hurt, confused, frustrated, angry, and unimportant.
@RichiezLion Pitiable that a person who judges a book by its cover and isn't even in a relationship wants to give me any kind of advice.
Cherry you're not wrong. If someone offends you then it's your right to be angry but instead of using these tactics you should just talk about it and find a good solution. I think almost no one would want a partner who would play games. Another thing we don't completely choose who we love, so if you manipulate someone that loves you he can go out of his mind although he would still love you until he will be sick of it and then everything won't be good anymore. Lion is right. I had a manipulative girlfriend who almost made me to go out of my mind, it was one of the reasons that I almost suicided like other people. It was insane. She also used your silence treatment. Because of her mistakes and manipulations, I broke up with her.
Just know your man. I don't know him and I don't you. Think and do what's best for everyone.
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@RoeyD Wait a minute. Manipulation is a premeditated effort. If I'm angry at someone, it's normal not to want to talk to them for a while.
I have been in relationships and talking it out works best.
@RichiezLion I've been married 16 years. It takes a special kind of stupidity to assume that for a couple that's been together that long not to talk.
Manipulation can also come easily with no a lot of effort. But yes if you don't talk to someone it doesn't mean that it's a manipulation and if it was a manipulation it wouldn't be very clear if you did manipulate. It depends on how you define a while, how angry you are, what did the person do, how bad was that in general, and on the things you did throughout this time. If you use a "silence treatment" as long as you want (like you said) or even call it that way, then it's a sign and it shows some real intentions besides the normal anger. I'm not going to say that you manipulate because I don't know and I don't want to know.
@RoeyD The operative word is premeditation.
Okay whatever...
Yes! But if it's a random individual you like, it can't be overdone, or you risk the person losing interest thinking you're not interested
But how do I determine the right amount?
yes. it works, if they have any interest in you. if not, you keep them from developing any real interest and they move on to someone else.
Isn't that mind games?
maybe, but unfortunetly that's how the dating "game" works. you don't want to come off as needy or clingy. giving too much attention early on gives that impression.
What is your opinion about this? Not interested or "no contact" rule?
www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1343278-is-this-the-typical-way-women-let-down-guys-easily
I doesn't work. If someone wants you its because thats their decision , you can't change that no matter what game you play so be real.
No, I don't like that at all. By a month, I'd no longer have feelings for her and either moved on to someone else, or just continued riding alone.
No. Well at least i think "well she doesn't want to text me so why would she like to spent time with me" and i lose interest
You would be rolling the dice doing that. Guys in their 20s may come crawling back. Guys in their 30s, not so much.
i think the younger the guy is the more possible it is to do that
the older the guy is
the less it will work
now some guys don't care they just want pussy
Good heavens no. When a girl ignores you, it hurts. It feels like they aren't interested in you, and would rather you left them alone. So that's what happens.
Nope! Not in my case...it works in some people cases.
it definitely works. at getting a man to find another woman.
Its not for nothing that we say distance makes the heart grow fonder
no thats retarded only retards do ghat it repells all the men
No I don't follow all these dumb "relationship rules" as if I'm 12 years old. Adults in healthy relationships don't do dumb games, they just do them.
Don't even think about it, we'll even forget your name.
yeah. no contact. thas what a man wants, in a girl. for her to not talk to us
(please notice the sarcasm)
So you cut him off he's supposed to interpret that as what, tough love?
If you keep a distance from a man, tell him why.
If not, he'll just bounce.
No. This is horrible advice. I won't care and you'll be left wondering even more about literally nothing.
If you full on avoid conversation I just will stop trying and how much I would care for the relationship to continue drops.
I cannot speak for others, but I would just assume she was not into me and move on.
Of course not. I would take that to me she isn't interested and move on.
I give them about a week and then I politely tell them off. Lol
Not with me at least, I fucking hate that and I just forget about her and move on with my life
This is a really good way for a guy to move on and forget you. Good luck though.
Of course not, no.
No lol, men don't respond well to games.
Either be direct or gtfo.
No, it's a great way of making me forget about her though.
lol it makes me forget about you I honestly can’t play those games
Nope as it seems like they are not interested in you
Nope. If you don't talk to me, I'l just consider that I'm bothering you, and I'll disappear.
Nope i just pass it by, way to many other fish un the sea.
Lol yeah right im not coming back, bye thats reality
Lol no , it just turns into the “ onto the next one “
Nope, it's either they want you or not. No contact doesn't make someone want you if they didn't to begin with.
Not really, Most guys don't like the "play hard to get" thing.
No.. Jlmeans u r not interest or motivated to start a conversation.
Not for me. If she seems uninterested, I'll totally blow it off and focus my energy elsewhere
No that's a ridiculous notion
If no contact in a month, I'll assume it's over.
Don't keep guys in the dark. Always communicate.
This worked for me tbh
when did you guys broke up and why
we broke up Monday.. so 4 days ago.. he said he thought we were better as "friends" but we had dated for 7 months ... so to just now decide we are better as friends doesn't make sense.. but he continues to text me every night..
he still like you, he wants you as plan B and to keep you around
why are you asking me? im a chick
People don't know what they have till its gone
Nope. Out of sight, out of mind.
byeee birdie in most cases
its the same for a girl as well
its a person to person thing
Nah, it doesn't work. I just move on.
Not for me I just moved on
Nope, I wouldn’t care and I don’t love anyways
yes if its like two days no if its like a week
Lol. Block number, block social media.
Just makes me resentful.
I would not crawl for anything.
That would not work for me.
Nope. It's stupid.
Not so sure...
No it won't work
No..