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    My partner says he wants space, but changed his relationship status on Facebook to single. He says it might not be over between us, though. What do I do?
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    It's over. He wants to see other people, but he wants to string you along in case he figures out that you're the best he can do. It sounds harsh, but that is almost certainly the reality. Tell him it's over and find someone that will love and respect you.
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    There's a guy and we both like each other a lot. He wanted to have sex with me and I said no, so now he's very mad at me and is now ignoring me. What do I do?
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    If all a guy wants is sex, then he is not worth your time. I am not trying to tell you he is trash, but you need somebody who won't treat you like a toy. Good for you for not allowing him to pressure you into something you didn't want to do!
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    What can I do if one of my friends stopped talking to me because some of the girls who hate me are telling her lies about me?
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    Be truthful. Tell her that those are rumors. If she doesn't believe you, then she's not a real friend.
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    I was upset with my friend for backing out of a plan. After a couple of days I was okay, but when someone else brought me up with her, she said she doesn't care how I feel. What should I do?
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    Try approaching her and asking her what's wrong. If you got really upset and yelled at her when she backed out of the plan, you should apologize for overreacting. If you try to communicate with her and she doesn't want to talk, just leave her alone for a while and let her get over her hurt feelings.
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    How can I get the guy I like to stop ignoring me?
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    Give him space and do not pressure or pester him. If he doesn't come back or continues to ignore you, ask one last time why he ignores you. If the behavior continues, move on.
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    How do I stop someone from ignoring me when we used to talk all the time?
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    You can leave a message on her phone, and try an e-mail or a text a month later. After that, no matter how much it hurts, start moving on. If the relationship was valuable, you may try messaging about a year later or tracking down a relative or a mutual friend to see if the person isn't suffering from a disease/depression. If the conclusion is that the person is just ignoring you and doing well, then you can decide to write off this person for good or just leave the door slightly open if they plan to come back.
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    My last boyfriend asked to stay friends with me, but now he will not even talk to me. What can I do?
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    The best thing to do is just let it go. If he wants you around, you'll be able to tell without a shadow of a doubt. I know it's crazy seeing someone's true colors and you might hate the person he's become, but you deserve better than that.
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    I've been talking to a guy for a good while now, and suddenly, out of the blue, he's not replying to me. What should I do?
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    There could be several reasons for why he stopped talking to you. You might ask him once or twice if he is okay or if you have done anything to upset him. If he doesn't respond to those straightforward questions, then I would suggest leaving him alone.
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    What should I do if I text someone and he reads the message, but doesn't reply?
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    You can try waiting until he replies. If he doesn't reply, you may try sending another message. If he still doesn't reply, you should probably stop messaging him.
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    My very best friend ignored me, I think because I didn't do what she wanted. What do I do now?
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    Just because you're friends, doesn't mean you have to do everything she wants you to do. Politely tell her that you aren't always going to agree on everything and she needs to respect you. If she won't listen to you, or continues ignoring you, she probably wasn't a very good friend to begin with.
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    My friend seems to be ignoring me. She won't laugh when I tell her an inside joke or wait for me when I am getting ready to go home. She waits for my other friend, but leaves me. What do I do?
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    The best thing to do in that situation is to talk to her about it and see what's going on. It sounds like she's either upset with you for some reason, or she's trying to ditch you, in which case, she's not a very good friend and you should let her go. Either way, talking it over is your best option.
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    How do I deal with my ex ignoring me?
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    If they are ignoring you, ignore them. Find people that care for you and remember that you do not need your ex in your life anymore.
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    What should I do if I told a girl that I loved her, and she didn't respond, but when I touch her, she doesn't pull away?
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    Maybe she's trying to play it cool, or she's not sure yet how she feels about you. Ask her for clarification. Say something like, "I told you how I feel about you, and I'm not sure if you feel the same way. Do you like me or not?"
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    Why did she become distant and cold all of a sudden?
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    There could be something bothering her. It might not have anything to do with you. Try asking her if there's anything going on or if she's upset about something. If she doesn't want to talk about it, just give her some space.
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    How can I get my crush to talk to me after a fight?
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    Go straight up to the person, look them in the eye, and apologize. Be sincere and humble. Prepare for backlash -- don't defend yourself; let them vent. If it doesn't work out, just remember that you did your best.
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    Me and a best friend decided we wanted to have a relationship. After four days of said relationship he left and started ignoring me. How can I find out what I did wrong?
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    Ask him. Only he knows what's going on in his heart and head. But remember, when someone leaves, it can be for multiple reasons and may not have anything to do with you at all.
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    My boyfriend is ignoring me because he says he want to concentrate on his studies. What should I do?
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    All you can really do is give him space if that is what he wants. If his studies are important to him, you should probably respect the fact that he wants to do well in school.
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    What does it mean if my ex just wants to be friends?
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    It means they like you enough to want you in their life, but they don't want a romantic relationship with you. This is preferable for some people to completely cutting off contact with your ex.
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    I had a close friend, and she started ignoring me. I talked to her about this, and she told me that she doesn't feel comfortable anymore. What should I do?
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    Watch out for her next move. Prepare your evidence and answers to prove your past sincere friendship. Leave her, and see if you'd feel comfortable with someone like that who changes such important relationship so easily without telling you the reasons. Get yourself back. Find better friends.
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    The guy I started seeing randomly started to ignore me. He's been my friend for as long as I can remember and I don't want to lose him. What should I do?
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    Talk to him and ask what the problem is. It may just be he is busy with other things, such as projects, family matters, work or school etc., and not ignoring you, he just has less free time. It could also be he does not want to spend so much time with you, but you need to talk to him and ask. You cannot make any guy like you or want to spend more time with you if he does not have the time or has other interests. People do change over time or he may just be busy.
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    I moved away, and I think my friend is ignoring me because they're not going to see me every day anymore. What do I do about that?
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    Your friend might not be ignoring you, she or he might just have a different schedule than you, or maybe she doesn't know your schedule. Your friend also may be busy and only have time to talk to closer people in his/her life. Or maybe she is upset you moved away and doesn't want to talk about it. You can write, "I miss you" via text or e-mail, and if she doesn't answer, then forget about it.
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    My friend never replies to my messages, but talks on the group chats I'm in. In real life the person doesn't normally ignore me. I don't know if this person is worth my time. What do I do?
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    The truth is, this person probably just doesn't want to be good friends with you, but sees you more as an acquaintance. This doesn't mean there's something wrong with you, sometimes people just don't "click" for whatever reason. You can continue talking to her in person and on the group chats or whatever, just don't expect her to be your best friend. Don't take it personally, there are probably plenty of other people who WOULD like to be good friends with you.
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    I'm talking to this boy and I'm pretty sure he likes me, but when I bring up a question about how much he likes me or why he likes me, he ignores me. What should I do?
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    He might be embarrassed, or he might think you're acting a little desperate. Back off for a little while, just keep your conversations casual and not about who likes who and how much. See if that changes his behavior.
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    What do I do if I feel alone?
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    Hang out with your family and your closest friends. Let them know how you feel, and they can do a lot for you. Join a club, go to the library, participate in an event! You'll find a lot of people with common interests while having fun!
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    Why would a girl stop talking to me for no reason?
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    It probably isn't for 'no reason'. What is your relationship/history with this girl? How close are you? She may be upset about something, may related or unrelated to you. It is best to try to communicate with her to find out. If she really doesn't seem like she will open up to you, best is probably to back away and give her some space. She might approach you later when she feels it's appropriate.
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    What if my friends teased me about my crush and he heard it, and now he's ignoring me?
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    He may need time to himself. Give him time to work things out. He may start talking to you again after a few days or a week.
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    A friend and I are avoiding/ignoring each other because of a crush I had on him around 2 years ago. Others say that he wants to be friends again, and I want to be friends again too. What should I do?
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    Go for it! If you want to be friends with him, just tell him that. Make sure he knows you don't have a crush on him anymore and don't try to make your relationship go back to the way it used to be. Take small steps, as if you've never been friends before. I had a crush on one of my best friends once and we stopped being friends, but after I got over him, we went back to being friends. All you have to do is tell him that you want to be friends again. Simple as that!
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    How do I prevent a guy I like from ignoring me when his friends are around?
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    Guys are heavily judged for being involved with girls, for more than the physical stuff. When his boys are around, he might shut down his emotions. Try asking him about it. If you are already dating, make sure that his friends are aware that you are a couple.
  • Question
    How do I move on from the friend that has been ignoring me? I can't seem to do so. It's always on my mind.
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    Make new friends, he/she isn't worth your time. For more ideas, look on articles on how to move on.
  • Question
    Why does my BFF ignore me for no reason?
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    Friends ignoring friends happens for so many reasons. Ask yourself some of these questions: Does she fancy your boyfriend or crush? Does she share the same interests as you anymore? Is she jealous of your lifestyle or family's income? Does she think she can do better than you? Is she hanging out with new friends? Is she seeing someone and lacks the time for you now? Those are just a few possibilities among many. Try asking her why she is playing games and if she tells you, then you know. If not, then it's time to go and find a friend who is true.
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