That's it - he's gone.
Out the door.
And it didn't even hit him on the way out.
At the time you may have even thought "good riddance!" But, let's face it, you miss him, and you want him back.
So what can you do to get him to come around one more time without kneeling and popping the question yourself? Be His Best Friend Everyone needs friends.
Men especially have a harder time finding friends they can show their "mushy" side to, so keep still, refrain from swooning when he shows that sensitive side, and be his friend.
Keeping it platonic for a while will let him feel comfortable around you again, and take the pressure off the "relationship" - a word that sends some men running in the wrong direction.
Be Nice - Or Keep Your Mouth Shut! You hated it when your mother nagged you.
You were irritated at your teachers who told you what to do, and what not to.
Even if it is for their own good (and they know it), coming across in a negative way will really turn him away.
So listen to Thumper when he relays his mother's advice: if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all! Take Up Some New Hobbies (His Hobbies) It will make him think "Wow, she really likes those things too?" By taking up some of the hobbies he is really into, you'll be occupying your time (which will keep you from brooding), while learning a whole bunch about what makes him tick.
It will give you mutual grounds to hang out on, talk about, and share together while giving you an "in" to his life and his mind.
Besides, you may even discover that you like it! Do You Really Need an Excuse to Go Shopping? Enough said.
But really - use this as an excuse to spruce up your wardrobe, add a little extra spice and lure.
You don't have to wear your clubbing gear to work, but you'll be surprised how far a pair of fishnets will go - even if they do just peak out from your nicely fitted slacks.
Oh yea, he'll notice.
Hang Out with Other Male Friends You don't actually have to date other guys (unless, of course you want to), but by hanging out with some other male friends, you'll play on one of the most fundamental aspects that make him a man - his innate male competitiveness.
Not only will this be fun for you, but it will give him something to contemplate.
Are you really getting away that easy? Not on his watch.
Keep it Together You may feel like you are actually going to implode without him, but keep it together.
Show him that you are strong and poised, and can be just fine on your own.
Not just because, you will be, but because it will show him you know your worth, and he's a fool not to know it too.
Get in - or Stay in - Shape Not only will working out give you something to do (besides pine for him), it will make you healthier, sexier, and more confident.
It will only increase your self-esteem, and show off your motivation to keep and stay lookin' good - with or without a man! And you get to wear fun work-out clothes.
Another excuse to go shopping.