Stage 1: Step Back

July 2025

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.

A breakup hurts. Here's what to do next:

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.

I've guided over 1,000 people through successful no-contact periods, and I can tell you – the no contact rule is a powerful tool for healing. It can also help create a stronger position for fixing a breakup.