What to Do When a Man Goes Distant? 7 Things You Should Put Into Action When This Happens
This does happen in relationships from time to time.
If you have noticed your man going distant from you, remain calm and do the following for an early resolution.
Stop blaming yourself Blaming yourself for all the ills shows that you have a significant loss of self confidence.
His moving away could be for reasons other than you.
It is advisable that you take a step back and calmly analyze the situation.
Go with his decision for sometime Till such time that you do not know the real reason you should respect his need for some time out.
This act will do wonders to you as person and will also give him time to reflect on the recent happenings.
Asking or demanding explanations only show you in poor light.
Keep yourself busy Agreed that your relationship with him is one of the most important things in your life but it is not be all and end all of your existence.
No one has died and you need to focus on other aspects of your life like your profession and academics.
Understand the reason If things do not self correct after some time.
You can meet up with your man and initiate a frank discussion on his recent distancing from you.
You will have to tell him that he has to speak his mind so that you can help him.
If he is not forthcoming give him a deadline and tell him you will move on.
Look at his problems from his perspective If he does confide about the things that bother him then you will have to take them seriously and address each one with care.
There will be no quick fixes and he and you will have to cooperate to solve them.
All remedial measures should evolve from a consensus and not thrust on each other.
Professional help If the problems with the relationship are beyond your capacity to solve then suggest taking the help of relationship experts or counselors.
A professional is best placed to help the two of you without bias.
Dignified solution Harboring ill will and resentment will help no one.
You have to deal with such situation in a dignified manner as that will show your maturity.
Even if the final solution means a break up, do it gracefully as once you were lovers.
Treat him with respect as you part as friends.