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Should I cut contact or have a final conversation?

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When someone initially shows a lot of interest in you, but then suddenly starts acting cold and distant, it's evident that something has changed between you. Despite attempts to address the issue, they insist that everything is fine. However, it becomes increasingly difficult to ignore the obvious shift. At this point, you may wonder whether to go no contact or have a final conversation with them to express your concerns. If they refuse to communicate, it may be best to end contact, as pretending that everything is fine becomes unsustainable. If you decide to cut contact, does it equate to a breakup?
Will the other person eventually return? If they don't, and you were the one to suggest cutting contact, is it appropriate to reach out again in the future to gauge their interest? If so, how long should you wait before doing so?
RubySoo · 56-60, F
Ive always been guilty of 'one more conversation' and hanging on for dear life hoping things would go back to how they once were. But..... they never do, even if they seem to for a while. If you try for that conversation, you might well find yourself in a situation where they tell you YOU have changed and maybe even tell you you have become clingy or over attached. If you allow this, it will eat up you self esteem..... as you know the change is with them and their behaviour towards you.
So....my advice.... tell them what they have ment to you, thank them if you wish... or give 'em what for if thats more appropriate.... but walk away on yr terms, dont give them the power.
I've been there more times than i should have and it was a lesson i took too long to learn.
Save yrself any extra hurt.
Good luck. X
If you have said they insist nothing is wrong....end it. That IS the end. Why can't people just communicate better? How they leave you IS closure. Time to move on. You are reluctant to go on. Why? Stop. Go forward. You can find someone better for you.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
I understand your frustration. If you take that relationship seriously, demand some closure, if not, then move on or accept the interactions as they are. From my personal experience, I can tell that my attitude shifts when I feel like there's nothing interesting to talk about anymore or the character of conversations suggest that we are closer than we really are without actually knowing each other. I think if the latter is your case then there are only two options: end it or meet each other.

Personally, I don't mind if someone writes after a very long time but that's just me. Some time apart means there's a higher chance they have something interesting to share.

It's normal that someone initially shows interest in you because they don't know you yet. If they already know you and there's nothing new to know, what do you want to talk about? There are only so many "how's your day been"s before it becomes boring and tedious.
Abheem · 26-30, M
@CrazyMusicLover We've been together for over 2 months, and we both really liked each other a lot. We even talked about taking things to the next level. However, somewhere along the line, she seems to have changed her mind. I could tell something was wrong from the way she was acting. I don't want to just cut contact and walk away without giving her the chance to explain herself, even though I've asked her before and she insists there's nothing wrong. If I ask again for the last time and she still refuses to acknowledge the problem, then I'll have to tell her that I can no longer be in that situation because she refuses to communicate. I can walk away knowing I tried my best to address the issue and save what we had.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@Abheem Together as in a regular real life relationship? You're right, if she can't be completely honest with you then you're just wasting your time.
No final conversations. Just move the heck on. Life is too short.
LilPrincess · 41-45, F
Cut your losses and move on. This is exactly how my last relationship went down. I tried to have a conversation but it went horribly wrong. If they are acting like this there is a reason...mine he was making contact with all kinds of women. Honestly I was relieved when he left because I was starting to see a lot of red flags that I didn't see before
NitsandTipples · 41-45, M
It's called bread crumbing, cut contact. She's wanting to see you jump through hoops to pursue her, it validates her when you go above and beyond to talk to her. Ask yourself, is she doing the same for you? I'd rather have four quarters than a hundred pennies, remember the company you keep...
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@NitsandTipples Nope. That is just what you assume. Please, stop believing that. It might just as well mean she is not interested but doesn't bother to be clear about it because she knows she can just close the chat window and not deal with anything that is going on online at all. If she's bored enough again, she might open the chat again.
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
At time's moving on is best
YoungPoet345 · 26-30, F
If they are no longer showing interest and won’t acknowledge it or explain why, time to move on
Mordechai · 31-35, M
I've had that happen. Very flirty, dates etc. then one day no contact for 2 weeks. They'd met someone.
DoubleRings · 51-55, F
If they’re not all in, then get yourself out. That’s my advice. Don’t embarrass yourself trying to decode these kinds of people. I’ve done that. It’s NEVeR paid off. Not even once.

You don’t have to have a conversation or even a no contact order. Decide you are done. By the time they come back IF they ever do, you prob will have found someone better.
AlchemyFox · 36-40, F
I'd talk to her about splitting. Tell her how you feel and that it might be healthier to move on. If that doesn't get her in gear, walk away and don't feel bad because you did your part. Good luck.
Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M
Ghost them and move on. Life is too short for other's games.
It's not a conversation if they're silent, so just cut contact
4meAndyou · F
Sudden coldness means that this person has found out that even though they liked you at first, they no longer like you at all.

Cut your losses, and move on.
You aren't getting a final conversation - you aren't anyone to the discarding person.
Five words is what this calls for: Life is short, move on
Zonuss · 41-45, M
Do what you deem is best.
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Abheem · 26-30, M
@robertsnj She didn't break contact with me, she's just been acting distant and uninterested. We used to be very close and communicative, but I've noticed changes in her behavior. That's why I'm considering asking her one last time for her reasons. If she still refuses to tell me, then I'll wish her well and cut contact.

 
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