16 possible reasons why a man abruptly ends a relationship (and what you should do next)

Breaking up is always hard.

However, when it comes to men and their relationships, you have to be ready for anything.

The following blog post features 16 possible reasons why a man might break up with you – as well as what you should do next.

You’ll be surprised by some of these reasons, but not wanting to leave a lady high and dry, they’re all followed by the perfect course of action!

So without further ado…

1) They are not ready for commitment.

As a woman, you understand the meaning of “commitment”.

It’s when you say, “Yes” to that special person and commit to spending the rest of your life with them.

When a man isn’t ready to make this commitment, any sexual relationship is bound to end up as a fling.

If you notice (or if someone else tells you) that your counterpart is not ready for commitment, don’t get scared – just take even more precautions.

Getting into a relationship with someone, who is not ready for commitment, is like jumping off a cliff.

When you first begin dating someone new, there’ll always be that “what if” feeling.

“What if this person leaves me?”,

“What if I am no longer attractive?” and so on.

Sure, it may make you anxious at first but what’s the worst that could happen?

If he decides it’s not for him… move on to someone else!

What you should do:

This one is pretty obvious. He’s not ready for a relationship, so let him go.

He should know where your boundaries are. You keep being awesome, and he’ll be back once he realizes what he’s missing out on!

2) They are keeping secrets from you.

Now listen.

After a few months of dating, you should be okay with each other’s secrets.

You have survived the same arguments, and it’s normal that this person has some unique things to hide from others.

However, if a man keeps secrets from you, there’s an underlying problem.

There is a difference between having separate lives and keeping secrets.

It’s bad enough that they hide things from you.

And if they are hiding things to keep themselves safe, then they will never be able to fully trust you.

It could be an affair, gambling debt, or something else that they’re hiding from you.

If you try to get to the bottom of it, they’ll change the story and hide the truth behind their lies.

This can end up with a breakup, so don’t bother.

What you should do:

When this happens, speak to them as if it’s perfectly normal and nothing is wrong.

Maybe it is – maybe it isn’t.

Play it cool and don’t get angry. Accept the fate of your relationship.

You deserve better.

3) He doesn’t feel the same way.

The idea of having a serious relationship is scary, especially if he doesn’t feel the same way.

Here’s a scenario.

You’ve been together for a while, but it’s hard to know for sure exactly how he feels about you.

He may have even admitted to loving you in the past but then turned around and changed his mind.

It’s hard when your feelings are clearly reciprocated in the beginning and then one day, seemingly out of nowhere, they’re gone.

A man who doesn’t feel the same way can make you feel like you may be being played.

He might say that he feels the same way as you, but it’s just a line to get into your pants.

If you’re not sure whether he is sincere, it may be better to end things before him doing it.

What you should do:

Don’t give him any more excuses. If you love him, let him know!

He may be a bit scared to commit but as long as you two are on the same page, he’ll be fine.

You do want someone who will be honest with you.

So if he still fails to commit, then it’s time to call it quits.

4) He can’t handle your confrontation.

A man is often most comfortable when he can avoid conflict.

As a woman, you know that confrontation can bring on intense emotions – but this isn’t what your counterpart wants.

Well, at least not until you tell him otherwise!

He’s probably not ready to hear the truth.

If you don’t agree with him or if he makes a dumb decision, instead of wanting to talk it out, he may just run away.

Some men are used to running the show and making all the decisions.

They don’t like being challenged, because it makes them feel weak.

A man who is not ready for commitment probably isn’t ready for confrontation.

Your intent to love and be loved can be overwhelming.

He might not be able to handle it, especially if you’ve only been dating for a short period.

If this is the case, your man probably wants to steer clear of confrontation.

You shouldn’t be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t support you.

If he is not ready for commitment, then it’s better that you end things before you get into an argument.

What you should do:

If there’s some sort of confrontation and he wants to break up with you, then let him.

Don’t get upset – it was his choice – not yours.

If you’re in a relationship with someone who doesn’t want to deal with confrontation, then it’s probably better that you end things.

5) He’s not interested.

Your counterpart may or may not be interested in starting a relationship with you.

He may not believe in marriage and loves the idea of being single.

After all, this is the modern-day and people do tend to be a bit more independent.

It’s not like women are expected to be housewives anymore!

But if he’s going to date, he should at least act interested.

If you’ve been on a few dates with someone new, you have every right to expect that he’s serious about getting to know you better.

He might have said that he’s ready for commitment but if he doesn’t act on it, you should take that as a sign.

This is one of the only cases where it’s best to let him go.

Not only does he need to understand what commitment is, but he needs to understand how fragile your feelings are.

If everything you’ve been doing together has not earned his respect, then he needs to go.

What you should do:

If your man isn’t ready for a relationship but shows that he cares, then let him know that you still like him.

You have to make it clear to him that the guy who said “I’m ready” is not interested in commitment.

He might be a jerk and don’t think about how much heartache he’s causing you.

6) He’s living at home.

This is one of the worst.

If a man is still living with his parents right before you start dating, then there’s a reason for it.

It sounds like he’s not ready to sign up for the responsibility of being in a relationship.

Not only that, but he doesn’t want to involve himself in your life too much.

It can be tough to be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t live by your rules.

You may not think that you’re the type of person who cares about the rules, but being with someone who doesn’t follow them makes you feel like there’s a problem.

On top of that, he might be too immature to deal with living on his own.

If your man is living at home, don’t think that he’ll ever give up his freedom.

He’ll likely give you up instead.

What you should do:

If your man has been living with his parents for years and he’s not ready for commitment, then you’re better off without him.

A man who is ready for commitment won’t want to lose his freedom over a relationship.

This is also why it’s best to end things before it escalates.

7) They are bored with the relationship.

If your man is bored with your relationship, it can make him feel like he’s stuck.

He may feel trapped by you who don’t seem to get along with him.

People get bored with relationships when they don’t feel like they’re getting what they want out of it.

A man who is not ready to commit will probably run the other way if he knows that he isn’t getting what he wants out of it.

“It’s not you, it’s me”, he may say.

Maybe he is bored with the relationship for a number of reasons.

 For one, if both of you are openly showing interest in other people.

Another is if he does not have time to spend time with you.

But if you don’t feel like he’s actually interested in getting to know you, then it could be a hint that he’s not ready for commitment.

What you should do:

If your man is bored with the relationship, then it might be best to end things now.

You can’t force someone to love you if they don’t want it.

When a man is ready for commitment, he’ll want to be with you no matter what.

8) He’s unfaithful.

A man who wants commitment and doesn’t want to lose his freedom is not likely to cheat on you.

This is why a man who wants to commit doesn’t cheat.

Even if he only dates one woman, he’s not going to break up with her and go out with someone else right after.

If you’re in a relationship with someone who cheats, then it’s probably best that you end things before they get serious.

You don’t want to start a relationship only to have things end badly.

That’s why it’s best to end things to keep your mind at peace.

To be with an unfaithful man means that you’re in for a lot of pain.

What you should do:

If your man is cheating on you, then it’s better if you end things before they get serious.

He might be saying that he wants to commit but he wants to date multiple girls at the same time.

9) He has other priorities.

Everyone has a list of priorities in life and if your man is not at the top, then it’s probably best that you end things.

He might say that he wants a relationship, but if it’s not at the top of his priorities, then you’re probably better off without him.

Maybe there’s something else going on in his life.

Perhaps there’s some other person that needs his attention more than you do.

Maybe he feels like you’re not the best match for him after all.

It’s possible that he doesn’t want to commit because he wants to focus on his career instead.

He might be a workaholic and doesn’t have time for love.

There are people who just want to date casually without getting emotionally involved.

This is not a good way to start a relationship and it’s better if you leave before things get serious.

What you should do:

If your man doesn’t want to focus on your relationship because he wants to focus on his career, then you should consider cutting him loose.

You deserve to be one of his priorities in life and it’s non-negotiable!

10) He’s not respectful.

To be with someone who doesn’t respect you is not a good thing.

If you’re in a relationship with someone who doesn’t respect your boundaries, then that’s a big problem.

This person might be a good man but if he doesn’t respect your needs, then it’s not going to work.

He might always think that he knows what’s best and is unwilling to compromise.

Respect is the most important thing in any relationship, and if your man doesn’t give it to you, then he’s probably not ready for a commitment either.

Men who want to commit respect women and they don’t want to lose their friendship because they met someone new.

If you’re in a relationship with someone who disrespects you then it can get pretty damn hard.

It’s hard to have feelings for someone who treats you like dirt all the time.

What you should do:

If your man disrespects you, then it’s not going to work out.

Find a man who respects you the way you should be.

Read along.

11) He’s immature.

It’s hard to find a man who is mature and ready for commitment.

If you have a relationship with an immature type of man, then that’s probably not going to work out.

It’s hard to put up with someone who obsesses over video games and online funny videos and then goes around acting like a child.

Men who are ready for commitment don’t want to lose their freedom because they’re in a relationship.

They want an equal partner that agrees with them on everything and is not jealous of the time they spend on their hobbies.

If you’re in a relationship with someone who doesn’t act his age, then it’s probably not going to work out too well in the end.

He might be too immature and childish for you as well.

If he always wants to do whatever, then he probably isn’t ready for a serious relationship.

What you should do:

If your man is immature, then it’s probably best that you end things before they get serious.

You might be right, but if he can’t see things from your point of view, then it won’t work out in the end.

12) He’s a playboy.

This is a red flag!

If your man is a playboy, then he’s not ready for commitment either.

He might be saying that he wants to commit and settle down with you, but if he doesn’t have time for his current relationship, then he probably won’t have time for the next one either.

This means that you’re going to be left alone again in no time.

This type of man likes to date multiple girls at the same time because it adds excitement to his life.

In a relationship, they don’t accept the woman they’re with or consider her as an equal partner.

If he always spends time with other women, then it’s not going to work out in the end.

What you should do:

If your man is a playboy, then it’s probably better to end things as soon as possible.

He might be saying that he wants commitment but he just likes women for their bodies.

13) He’s a liar.

A liar is bad news and you should not trust him.

If he’s willing to lie to you, then he’ll eventually break your heart as well.

When you start a relationship with someone who lies, then you’re only going to lose your mind in the end.

They might tell you some little lies here and there, but eventually, they’re going to tell you big ones as well if you let them in your life.

If he doesn’t want to tell the truth, then he doesn’t want to be in a relationship with someone who expects 100% truthfulness.

Lying is a habit that is hard to break and this habit shows how weak of a person your man is.

He doesn’t want a relationship because he’s afraid of getting hurt.

What you should do:

If you’re in a relationship with someone who lies all the time, then it’s probably best that you end things before they get really serious.

It’s not going to work out in the end.

Maybe he lied because he didn’t like your point of view and wanted to argue.

Or maybe he just likes pushing your buttons and seeing how much you can take.

Either way, you deserve better.

14) He’s a player.

If you meet a guy who constantly flirts with other girls and never wants to commit, then he’s probably a player.

This type of man is not ready for commitment yet and he’ll always find ways to pull away from you.

They can’t be faithful because they have an addiction to flirting with other women.

They don’t want to be committed because it might hurt their feelings.

If you’re in a relationship with someone who belongs to this group, then he’s probably not ready for commitment.

If you love someone and want them to be your friend, then they won’t mind being committed because they’ll have time for you as well.

What you should do:

If your man is a player, then you should not invest your time and feelings on him.

You need to stop trying to accept him or let him talk you into thinking that he’s ready for commitment.

15) He’s insecure.

What would you do if your man is insecure?

If he is insecure, then he’s not ready for commitment.

Men who are ready for commitment are confident in themselves and their actions.

It’s hard to build a relationship with an insecure man because he doesn’t see himself as an equal partner in the relationship.

He’ll always think that you’re better than him and that he needs you to survive.

This attitude is not attractive at all, especially if a woman wants a strong man by her side.

He may likely end the relationship than seeing himself as your equal.

What you should do:

If you’re in a relationship with someone insecure, then it’s probably not going to work out.

You might be able to change him for a short period, but eventually, he’ll be back to his old habits.

Unless you can make him confident, he won’t have the mindset that he can take care of himself and fight for what he wants.

16) He uses you.

If your man uses you and doesn’t want to commit, then he’s not ready for commitment either.

He doesn’t want to be loyal to you because he’s just using you and going through the motions.

He doesn’t care about the relationship and will just use it as an excuse to avoid growing up.

He’ll tell you that he loves you over and over, but it might be a lie because he’s ashamed of his actions.

He’s just with you because he needs something from you or the relationship.

Once he gets what he wants, he’s a no-show.

What to do:

If your man is just using you, then it’s strictly business and you shouldn’t bother getting involved.

He might be saying that he loves you, but when the going gets tough, he’ll disappear.

You do not need a man with that disposition.

In conclusion,

These reasons are what to look out for to avoid being dumped by a guy.

If your guy is a player, a liar, and abruptly ends a potential relationship, then it’s better to stop trying to make the relationship work because it won’t.

Remember, it is better to stay single but happy than be in a relationship but miserable.