Stage 1: Step Back
How to Give Them Space After a Breakup
Sometimes the best move is no move. Step back. Give them space.
This stage is about controlling your urge to reach out. It's counterintuitive but essential. Contact now can hurt your chances later.
Below you'll find clear, practical guides to help you do it right.
Need a Complete Action Plan?
Want step-by-step guidance through no contact and beyond? These playbooks cover the entire process:
- Complete Ex Back Plan – The universal 6-step strategy
- Get Him Back After Being Needy – If clinginess caused the breakup
- Get Her Back After Being Needy – If neediness pushed her away
Essential Guides for Stepping Back
Read these articles to master the no contact phase:
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Can you do no contact when you have kids? Short answer: Yes, but it's tricky.
You just broke up. Now what? Some say you should follow the 30-day no contact rule.
“A simple no contact calculator for pretty much everyone navigating a breakup.”
I've helped over 1,000 individuals understand the importance of taking a break from communication after a breakup. I can tell you that cutting contact is a powerful tool for healing. It can also help create a stronger position for fixing a breakup.