First question; why are you in no contact? Second question: is this something that you do? Third¶
Channel: Mack Herman
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtZwKILIP3M
If you are in no contact with an avoidant ex, don't reach out on holidays -- hold the boundary unless they break it first.
Key points¶
- The avoidant is likely still overwhelmed; a holiday text pops them back into that state and undoes the distance you've built.
- Default answer is no contact means no contact, even on birthdays and holidays.
- One exception: if they text first, mirror them -- "thank you, happy holidays" -- and nothing more; it is not an invitation to reconnect.
- Focus on yourself and your own people that day rather than managing their feelings.