M first window to return is at 3 months, here's the breakdown

Channel: Mack Herman
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7Vbs564kIc

The avoidant return cycle follows a predictable timeline: month one is relief, month two is reflection, and month three opens the window for them to reach out.

Key points

• How long it takes depends on relationship length, degree of chasing, and severity of the rupture -- more of any of those means a longer wait.
• The 3-month mark is the earliest typical window; it can extend to 8 months or beyond.
• When they do return it will likely be a low-commitment breadcrumb, not a full re-engagement.
• Match their energy: do not call after a single text; you are not obligated to engage with a breadcrumb at all.
• Have a boundary text prepared before the window opens.