How to Ignore a Guy?

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 How to Ignore a Guy?

Do you like someone? But the guy does not pay attention to you? You want the guy to get attracted towards you, but he seems to be chasing stones rather than you. If you like someone and you want them to pay attention to you, then the best way to catch their attention is to ignore them. A lot of times, people ignore the person who likes them because they know that the person will not go away. It is a human tendency to not value something till it is with us. We’re silly.  Aren't we? But that is a fact. The guy you like knows that you like him and probably you paid too much attention to the guy and so now he is taking you for granted. When the guy starts believing that you are going to stay forever, he will keep your thought aside and may start exploring other options. So, how do you teach the guy a lesson? How to ignore a guy?


The guy could be anybody. He could be someone you have a crush on from your school, college or work. The guy could be your boyfriend or your husband who hasn’t realized your value in his life. Your love life has become dull and boring because the guy does not take any interest in your life. There could be several reasons for why they may be ignoring you. The first thought you must have had would be that they are cheating on you. It is not necessary that they are cheating on you or are looking for other options. Assumptions can damage any relationship. The guy you like may be ignoring you because he does not want to look desperate. He may have some issues in his life that he needs to take care of which he cannot share with you. If you want them to like you the way you do, then ignoring them is the most harmless way to pursue your goal. You must be wondering how will ignoring the guy help you get his attention back. Let us know how does ignoring work. When you ignore a guy, he will begin to miss you and when your uncaring attitude for him continues, he will realize that he loved what you did for him and they have mistreated you. He will get a taste of what he has been serving you for so long. After you start ignoring the guy, he will not instantly fall back in your arms repenting for the mistreatment he offered you. It will take time. You will need patience for this one. Following are the some tips on how to ignore a guy?


Tips You Can Use To Ignore A Guy 


 #1. Do Not Initiate A Conversation 

The first step towards ignoring is to not talk to them at all. If you have been sending them good morning and good night messages, then you should stop doing that right away. The guy has become habitual of your texts all day and so when you will not text them back, they will sense it. The first thing in the morning used to be your message on his phone, and when he does not find it anymore, then he will miss something all day long. Every time you start a conversation because you want them to talk to you but this is the time that they do their part. Do not talk to them unless they initiate a conversation with you. It is going to be hard for you to control but you have to do it. Think of it as an investment that will profit you shortly. If the guy instantly contacts you to ask about what kept you busy for so long, then know that it will not be so difficult but if they take a whole day to talk, then follow the next step. Keep calm and wait for them to message you.

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#2. Take Time To Reply

Take time to reply whenever the guy you like texts you. The moment their message will appear on your phone, it is going to be very obvious that you will jump in excitement and you will start typing the reply. Stop right there! You do not have to write the message instantly. Remember you are trying to ignore a guy and by responding right when he messaged you will make him feel relaxed. He will feel that you are available and they will start ignoring you again. If the guy likes you, then he will become impatient for texts. The more you tease him, the better. He will text you more often, and soon he may ask you out. But for that, you need to take some time to reply to his messages even if he goes offline or gets busy. Do not waste your time waiting for his messages. Get busy and get going with what you are supposed to do. Your priority should be your work. Check his messages when you are free. It is suggested that you should not allow someone else to consume your work time even when they fall for you. The guy you love does not compromise with his work and you shouldn’t too.

#3. Make It A Formal Conversation  

If you have managed to wait for the guy to approach you first, then the process will not be a long one. Now, you are not supposed to give the guy a silent treatment. You just have to wait a bit before replying, and you have to make the conversation a little formal. Do not type messages that show nothing has changed. Make them feel that you have changed and probably your feelings too. Your messages should make him think that you do not care about him and you do not have the time as well. Make your replies short and formal. Even if the conversation is face to face, your replies should express the same feeling. Look like you have a lot of work to complete and you do not wish to waste your time talking to them. We all get incited by the chase.

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#4. Restrict Meeting The Guy 

If the guy asks you out on a date or hopes to meet you casually, then avoid meeting him. You met the guy at your work, your college or school implying that you meet the person every day. Skip a few days if possible and do not meet the person at all. With a lessened talk accompanied by a formal chat, the guy already misses you, and above that, you are not going to be present in front of him. What do you think will happen? The guy will get desperate to meet you, and he will make requests to meet you. Do not meet him by making a few excuses for work.

#5. Do Not Work As Per His Schedule 

The guy wants to hang out with you, and most probably he will offer a date which suits him. He will suggest a day when he does not have any work to do. But if you have work that very day, then refuse to meet him. Tell him that you are busy and you cannot take out time that day. Do not adjust yourself as per his needs because you have been adapting yourself according to his schedule till now. Ask him to take out time on the day you can manage to greet this person. There are chances that he will take out time as per your schedule because he eagerly wishes to spend time with you now.

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#6. Make Him Jealous 

Jealousy works wonders at times. It can get you the attention of a person whom you like a lot. Spend more time with other guys at work and make him feel jealous. He will observe that you have shortened your contact with him and have started spending time with other guys. It will act as a warning sign for the guy to take a quick step before he loses you. He will try to contact you more, or he will interrupt your conversation with the other guys. His messages to you will be more cute and long because he needs your attention now. The guy sits in the place where you sat once. Do not let your feelings take over your senses. You will observe changes in his attitude and behavior that will please you but do not give the control back in his hands. Allow things to go smoothly and gradually.

#7. Give Him Space 

What should you do if the guy you are ignoring does not respond? If the guy stops giving you attention after you started giving attention to someone, then it means that he thinks he lost you. He may not want to try to win you back thinking that you are happy elsewhere. Ignoring can also backfire sometimes. The guy may not be giving you attention even after all the ignoring because maybe he wanted to get rid of you anyway. You helped the guy by ignoring him. Do not blame yourself for this. The whole episode will clear out things about your relationship with the person. Give him some space. Let him think and decide what he should do. If the guy comes back, then very well and if he doesn’t then you should move on.


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