Just when you were hitting it off, your guy stopped responding. Now, you’re probably wondering what to do when a guy ghosts you. It’s probably best to just forget about him because he’s not worth your time, but you can totally do better! He’s about to realize his mistake because we’re here to help you give a guy major regrets about ghosting you.

This article is based on an interview with our licensed clinical psychologist and relationship coach, Sarah Schewitz, founder of Couples Learn. Check out the full interview here.

Things You Should Know

  • Just ignore him so he knows he’s lost his chance with you.
  • Take amazing care of yourself so you feel awesome—and he sees what he’s missing.
  • Have fun with your friends and post some of your memories on social media to remind you of other important relationships in your life.
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Ignore him if he reaches out.

  1. Ghosters sometimes come back around to keep you on the hook. Just when you’ve started to move on, they’ll pop up in your inbox with a “Heyyy” or “How’ve you been?” This is called “breadcrumbing” because they’re giving you little morsels to keep you going.[1] Shut down this nonsense because you deserve something real.
    • Unfollow his social media accounts so you won’t be tempted to talk to him. Additionally, you don’t need to see what he’s up to. Let him pine after you.
    • In general, it’s best to just move on, unless you’ve been dating for a month or longer. In that case, you might send him a quick text saying, “Hey, I’m not sure what happened between us to make you go silent, but I’d really appreciate a quick conversation so I can have closure.”
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Give him the brush off if you see him in public.

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Dress your best when you go out.

  1. Rock your favorite outfits so you look amazing. What you choose to wear tells people a lot about you, and you want that message to say: “I’m attractive, self-assured, and a great catch.”[3] Post your stylish looks on your social media and strut around with confidence. You look fab!
    • Have a friend come over and help you shop your closet for your best looks.
    • Just be yourself. You don’t need to buy new clothes or dress like a celebrity to show off how hot you are, make use of what you have, try new styles.
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Focus on having fun and doing what you love.

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Let go of your need for closure.

About This Article

Sarah Schewitz, PsyD
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Licensed Psychologist
This article was written by Sarah Schewitz, PsyD and by wikiHow staff writer, Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA. Sarah Schewitz, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist by the California Board of Psychology with over 10 years of experience. She received her Psy.D. from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2011. She is the founder of Couples Learn, an online psychology practice helping couples and individuals improve and change their patterns in love and relationships. This article has been viewed 42,218 times.
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