The question that appears to always crop up when you're talking about getting your ex back and the no contact rule--how long should you wait?

If you are using the no contact rule, you deserve some congratulations in the first place. Very few people have the courage or discipline to really execute the no contact rule despite the fact that it is one of the most effective things you can do to get your ex back out there.

Using the No Contact Rule - How Long Must I Wait?

The short answer is approximately a month. It allows you to heal from the break up so this is imperative. It gives your ex a real chance to miss you, moreover, and live the outcomes of breaking up with you.

You might be surprised if your ex truly reaches out to you during this one month period of time as they miss you so much. For sure, it is your choice if you decided if you want to start contact with your ex again at this point. There are advantages to either talking to them or keeping no contact for the full month.

Special Situations with the No Contact Rule - How Long Do I Need To Wait if I Failed and Called My Ex?

Needless to say, that one month can be tough. Mainly if you truly love your ex and want to work things out with them. It's only human to fail and reach out to them given the situation.

To begin with, don't beat yourself up. Just identify that you broke the rule of no contact and promise to start over again. Right, start all over again. You have to start over the rule of no contact and do it until you can get a full one month of no contact or until your ex fails and contacts you.

Coworkers and the No Contact Rule - How Long and How to Apply It At Job or School?

Another common problem with the rule of no contact s that many people see their ex on a regular basis because they work with them or go to school with their ex. In situations like this, how can you use the no contact rule?

First of all, you might not be able to truly employ the no contact rule, but that doesn't mean that you've reached a blind alley. Only go cold emotionally to your ex when you're at work or school. Relate with them as little as possible and keep all dealings entirely professional.

Also, the time frame for this is one month. You can try being a bit more open with your ex after that. Ask them out for coffee to catch up and see how things are going between you two. Thus, try using the no contact rule for a month. You must work on personal healing and self-improvement. Re-initiate contact with your ex after one month.

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