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The Science Of Going No-Contact and Why It Works
Confused about going no-contact? Let science decide for you.
To cut or not to cut. That is the question.
It's a dilemma faced by any person fresh into a breakup or trying to move on from unrequited love.
People are confused — and understandably so. A quick search online returns many contrasting opinions.
While many argue no contact is the only way to move on (an unavoidable part of an already painful process), others suggest it's a sign of immaturity. They make it sound like something reserved for high school, not adult dating.
If you were hoping for me to give you a definitive answer, I'm sorry to disappoint you. Like most things in relationships, the truth is — it depends.
But I'm not going to leave you hanging.
You're reading this article because you want a new perspective rooted in science and psychology.
That is something I can give you.
As a relationship coach, my clients often ask me about no contact. What follows is the same information I share with them — specifically why going no-contact works and when it might not be appropriate.
