5 reasons she left without saying anything (and what to do next)

There’s no good way to end things. But if she left without explanation you’re probably in a world of pain and confusion right now.

Whilst I sadly can’t take that pain away, I hope this article can help you shed some light on what is going through her mind, and why she left without saying anything.

1) It’s easier

I know that being confronted with such an oversimplification probably feels like a total stab in the back.

How could someone who you care about leave without a word simply because it was the easier option?

But unfortunately, that is the fundamental reason for anyone to do something like that.

Even if she has other reasons for going without saying anything, underneath it all it still comes down to this:

Talking to you about what is going on is harder for her than ghosting you, blocking you, ignoring you, leaving without saying goodbye, or offering zero explanation.

Without having a good reason for disappearing then it’s undoubtedly a very selfish approach.

There’s no denying that breaking up with someone is difficult on both sides. But it is weak and self-serving to simply avoid this discomfort by deciding to run away from it.

It’s a pretty cowardly thing to do.

There may be someone else in the picture, she may not have the words to explain, she may just be trying to dodge a really awkward conversation.

I’m sorry, it sucks. But she left without saying anything because it was easier for her, despite of the impact it has on you.

Does this reason apply to you?

Unlike other explanations on this list, this one is pretty Universal. So it likely applies to almost all situations.

It’s what it all boils down to.

If you were looking for a good reason why she would leave without saying anything I’m sure you’re going to be disappointed with this explanation.

But sometimes the simplest answer is the right one.

2) She’s nervous about your reaction

Leaving without warning can be a form of damage control.

In some instances, she may even believe that this is not only best for her, but also for you.

She could be anxious about how you will respond to the news that she wants to break up. This could be in all sorts of ways.

She might worry you will try to talk her out of it. She might be nervous that seeing you upset will mean she can’t go through with it.

Maybe she is a little afraid you will get angry, shout or things will turn heated if you hear things you don’t want to hear. She might fear that you will both end up saying things you regret.

She might decide that dodging a proper conversation is the best way to try and avoid some of the inevitable pain that comes from breaking up with someone.

Of course, from your side, you are left with unanswered questions. From her side, she feels like she can avoid some of the fallout of the breakup.  

Does this reason apply to you?

● She’s tried to end it before

● You’ve talked her out of breaking up in the past

● You adore her, and she knows you’re going to be really upset

● You have a tempter

● You’ve struggled with communication problems in the relationship

3) It’s been building for some time

Why would a girl break up with you for no reason? The truth of the matter is that she wouldn’t.

The problem is that as partners, we don’t always know what is going on in our significant others’ minds.

So to you, it all feels completely out of the blue. You are in shock, you didn’t see it coming. You maybe even thought you were happy together.

But if your girlfriend left without warning, know that it’s probably been in her head for some time now.

It feels abrupt because she has been working up the courage to leave and something suddenly clicked for her.

And as soon as it did, she took the chance to finally take action on how she has most likely been feeling for a while now.

Again, of course, this is a selfish way to go about things. She has focused on her needs and what works best for her. And she has chosen to do so without talking to you first.

Does this explain why she broke up with me? No. But it perhaps does explain why it came so abruptly.  

Does this reason apply to you?

● She has seemed a little withdrawn lately

● You’d been experiencing some rough patches

● You have been together quite a while

● There was an underlying tension in the relationship

● She has expressed discontent about the relationship

4) She has an avoidant personality

Everybody handles things differently.

How we choose to approach situations often depends on a range of factors that include our natural personality types, our past experiences, and the communication tools we have.

I am not in any way trying to make excuses when I say this, just stating facts:

Some people totally suck at open and honest communication.

It’s not right, but it is also the truth.

Avoidance becomes a coping strategy that some people adopt to deal with difficult emotions and situations.

If something is distressing, their way of dealing with it is by not really dealing with it at all — instead, they run from it.

We can all be a little avoidant at times. Ghosting has become a thing in the online dating world for that very reason.

But some people have this trait more ingrained in their personality.

Does this reason apply to you?

● She has tried to dodge difficult or awkward conversations before

● You’ve swept a lot of relationship issues under the rug

● You never really argued (which suggests you were hiding your real feelings from each other, as conflict is a natural part of any relationship)

● She suppressed her emotions

● She would sometimes withdraw and preferred to deal with things alone

5) She’s reached her breaking point

This reason will apply to relationships that had some big problems.

There may even have been some toxic behaviors going on. Perhaps things had gotten so bad that it felt like a constant battlefield.

She may have tried before to let you know that things were bad in the relationship. She may have felt like no matter what she did, nothing was changing and she couldn’t get through to you.

I know that personally, I was once in a relationship with substance abuse. I tried for a long time to make things work.

I struggled for months until one day I reached my breaking point and couldn’t handle it anymore. I needed for my own well-being to remove myself from the situation.

She maybe doesn’t think talking about it now will make a difference. She could be mad at you and even trying to purposely hurt you. Or she could have decided that she simply needs to put herself first.

If things haven’t gotten really bad between you, then leaving without saying anything might have been her breaking point moment.

Does this reason apply to you?

● Your relationship was in crisis

● You were both struggling to cope with the stress of the relationship

● You were both taking it out on each other

● There were patterns of abuse in the relationship

What do you do when your girlfriend leaves you for no reason?

1) Let her go

If she disappeared without so much as a word or an explanation, then you are completely within your rights to reach out to her and ask what is going on.

But if she has blocked you, is ignoring your messages, or explicitly says she doesn’t want to talk to you or see you — then you need to accept that.

It doesn’t mean you have to like it. But ultimately, it is her decision. You can view it as selfish, cold and pretty darn horrible, but for your own peace of mind you still need to deal with it.

And accepting “what is” is the best way to do that.  

Hounding her is only going to make her run even further. It’s also going to make you more angry, desperate, sad and frustrated.

2) Know that closure is a myth

She left me without closure.

**Controversial opinion alert**

Closure is bullsh*t.

We often talk about “getting closure” at the end of a relationship but the truth is:

a) You do not need closure to move on

b) It doesn’t actually offer you anything

The thought is that getting answers helps us gain some understanding that facilitates moving on.

Sure, in an ideal world that sounds nice. But it doesn’t really work like that. Closure is a fantasy that we temporarily try to use as a coping mechanism.

But the reality is that you could talk for hours and hours, and she could answer every single question or doubt that comes to your mind until the end of time.

But don’t assume that helps you to deal with the feelings you are experiencing. Because getting answers doesn’t actually change anything.

You’ll still feel hurt, you still won’t understand why, you still will feel betrayed.

Talking about it isn’t going to magic the pain away or help you find peace. I’m not saying you don’t deserve an explanation. But please know that you do not need one in order to move on.

Because at the end of the day, it changes far less than you imagine it will.  

Don’t be tempted to go around in circles trying to find your own answers or explanations. It’s going to drive you crazy.

3) Remember the bad times

I’m not saying stew in bitterness, but right now getting lovey-dovey over the good memories of your relationship isn’t going to help you.

No relationship is all bad, but neither is it all good. Take off the rose-tinted glasses.

It’s going to help you move on far more right now if you decide to focus on the problems you had.

This relationship wasn’t right, no matter how much you thought it was. And the glaring proof of that is that it’s ended.

It’s a little psychological trick you can use right now to catalog all the times she pissed you off, hurt you, or irritated the heck out of you.

You don’t need to hold onto this forever. One day when you’ve healed you can look back and remember the good times. But for now, focus on the bad times.

4) Shift your focus onto you

After a breakup, the vast majority of us end up thinking way more about our ex than about ourselves.

We’re consumed over thoughts of them, and put all our focus on them.

‘I wonder what they’re thinking’, ‘I wonder what they’re doing’. Then we torture ourselves with imagined scenarios.

Now is the time to bring your focus back to you and your life:

● Go out with friends

● Try to do things you enjoy (even if you have to force yourself for a while)

● Bring your attention to your goals and dreams

● Work on yourself (start a new hobby or take a class in something)

● Exercise, get enough sleep, and eat well

● Take full responsibility for yourself (own your emotions and put the power for your own life firmly in your own hands)

5) Express how you’re feeling

Breakups, no matter how they happen, are a grieving process.

That takes time and there isn’t a shortcut. You’re going to feel a wide range of emotions. In the meantime, you need to make sure you’re not bottling things up inside.

Find ways that work for you that help you to let it all out.

Maybe that’s venting through sweaty and powerful workouts. Perhaps you try meditation and breathwork to find more inner peace. You could find creative outlets through music, art, and journaling.

Talk to friends, family, or people you trust about what you’re feeling. There are always people who will listen.

You’ve got to move your frustration and feelings so it doesn’t get stuck inside. You don’t want to carry that with you.

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