There's something about infrequent communication with someone you're dating that can make you feel like an addict. Research studies in neuroscience illustrate brain functions from break-up are almost identical to withdrawals. IMHO it makes sense that when he's ignoring you you're experiencing the cravings and depression that addicts in w/d feel. Then when you hear from or see him your get a rush of dopamine that washes away the pain so naturally you continue to crave interactions with him. Idk. Iv'e been on that crazy train more times than I can count. IME taking control of the situation is the best way to handle it; unfriend him on fb if he's a fb friend, block him on fb and your phone, delete him from your email account and get rid of things that remind you of him. Relationship experts (psychologists esp.) are in agreement that after a break up there should be "No contact."
I really hear you on this, I can totally relate. I've been addicted to meth, in relationships with addicts and with sober men who communicate/come around infrequently. I've been on all sides of this problem. What helped me was making a clean cut and then distracting myself with healthy, productive activities like school, exercise, going out with friends etc... I hope this helps and I hope you are able to let him go. You are clearly an intelligent, well educated, caring and forgiving woman. I hope you can see yourself as such and realize that you deserve so much more than this guy can give.
I really hear you on this, I can totally relate. I've been addicted to meth, in relationships with addicts and with sober men who communicate/come around infrequently. I've been on all sides of this problem. What helped me was making a clean cut and then distracting myself with healthy, productive activities like school, exercise, going out with friends etc... I hope this helps and I hope you are able to let him go. You are clearly an intelligent, well educated, caring and forgiving woman. I hope you can see yourself as such and realize that you deserve so much more than this guy can give.