Do you believe in the phrase “out of sight, out of mind”?

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DishLady · Accepted Answer

Yes. Some people think that if you starve a person of your attention that they'll come back to you... something along the lines of "if you love them let them go" and wait for the boomerang to return to you. But I figure if you let a person go you shouldn't expect them to want you to come back to them at all; if you're shady or treat a person so badly that they walk out, don't expect them to come back... and if you're the one who walked out, don't expect the other person to sit around pining for you.

Simslover92 · Accepted Answer

I don't think so because I think about my ex a lot and we haven't seen each other since January.

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

out of sight, out of mind... out of time... to decide do we run? should I hide... for the rest, of my life can we fly? do I stay we could lose, we could fail...

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

Yes for the most part , especially if it’s someone you really don’t give 2 shits about l

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

My aim here on Girls Ask Guys is to sprinkle some relationship wisdom with a dash of humor and a wink or two 😉. So, about "out of sight, out of mind," it totally depends on the connection and individual. For some, distance can lead to ghosting, while lovebombing keeps others thinking about you even when you're miles away. Emotions can be tricky little devils! For others, it's all about trust and communication. Make sure to keep those relationship vibes alive, even from afar! 💌📞

OlderAndWiser · Answer

The problem with such truisms is that there are equally appealing but opposite expressions such as "absence makes the heart grow fonder."

AviatorTom · Answer

No. That would contradict the classic statement: "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

ShellyB · Answer

Yes but I also believe in “absence makes the heart grow fonder” and it can be hard to know which will be more true in any particular situation!

beenherebefore · Answer

If you're just dating that's possible but if you're in a committed relationship I believe that distance makes the heart grow fonder, speaking from personal experience.

Ironco · Answer

I think everyone does.

It helps to let you step back and see what was going on in a situation, and what you should do in the future to make it better.

I also don't think anything is really out of mind, though.

Miristheiss · Answer

Yes, in many instances. If you are referring to relationship I never would do long distance so I never had to fool with that.  If she moved away then I would have broken up.

SotiCoto · Answer

It is a phrase which exists. Whether it carries any weight or not though... depends on context.
I mean my tinnitus is out of sight but has never been out of mind for more than 5 minutes in the past year.

Zack-Bann · Answer

Doesn’t work that way The phrase itself implies the person in question is in your thoughts when saying it

Nikki1989 · Answer

Generally, yes. Life is too short to get hung up on the petty or trivial. Get over it, don't give a flying f**k and move on.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

For me, absence makes the heart grow fonder. I was on the phone for at least 2.5 hours with my girlfriend and, moments after we hung up, I already missed her!!!

avery58 · Answer

My ex is out of sight and out of mind now, so yes. I didn't think it would work but it did :)

exitseven · Answer

yes, i had a long distance relationship that was just like that.

Shiprex · Answer

Yes and no but the insinuation about relationship infidelity isa nope. That's not something to skip one's mind

DannyUk2017 · Answer

Yes! As the less i see, the less i'm aware of it, see it, fill my mind with it...🤷‍♂️

loveyouoak · Answer

No, I don't believe. If your love is true, no distance can stand in its way. He lives in your heart and stays in your thoughts.

genericname85 · Answer

it's definitely true for my personal experience. i barely ever think about people i stopped seeing regularly.

DJB72 · Answer

I believe in what you get when you translate it into russian and back

MannMitAntworten · Answer

I said this a few decades ago. I think it holds an element of truth.

dragoblack · Answer

Not when it comes to relationships. Only when it comes to food... chocolate is too damn tasty

Wombroom · Answer

Why ignore something if you are aware of it? If nothing more than to at least increase your understanding and then determine if it's something worth ignoring.

Anonymous · Answer

I think there is something to it. But some people can actually have a lasting long-distance relationship.

Bloodparadise · Answer

No Wouldn't wanna let my crush out of sight

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Not in relationships I think absence makes the heart grow fonder

Skyros · Answer

In some cases yes. For me it’s hard to get stuff out of my mind especially what I don’t like.

lilBigPotato · Answer

Yes but not when it comes to relationships

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

It applies but not all the time.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Absolutely not

Jennz6 · Answer

Yes, it’s true

Staximus · Answer

It's true with a lot of things in life

pinkfloyd222 · Answer

Yes, and it’s true with men

WonderingManII · Answer

I do not.

FenixG45 · Answer

Sometimes

aygunestendahaguzel · Answer

not.

eagle1951 · Answer

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