Their pattern of contact

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#1 Apr 30 - 3AM
narcissizednomore
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Their pattern of contact

Anyone else experience this in NC? When you've made up your mind to no longer put in the effort to the relationship, did the N contact you every 6 weeks to 2 months?

Is this the average amount of time they need to feel a loss of control and they begin to try to pull you back in again?

This is what I've noticed and would like to hear if this is their 'normal' (hah!) pattern.

Thanks for your responses!

Apr 30 - 5PM
Ladydb123
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Patterns

Yes, I am exactly at the two month time frame (he sent an email) one week and a day after I blocked him on FB. Because of mutual friends I know that he is D&Ding the OW. The one he told me that was so perfect; and I was only his friend. I am not a jealous person but my intuition is very strong and I believe he tryed to make me jealous. I could be very wrong, but most of the time my sixth sense is right on. I am still NC. Coming here helps me a lot. I hope that he will not call. Thanks for listening.
Apr 30 - 5PM
TNR1
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I think it depends...

Whether there is a new NS in the picture. I don't get contacted when there is a new one. However, if he is over that one, then yes, he does contact me.
Apr 30 - 4PM
kgirl
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Narcette has been averaging

Narcette has been averaging every 2 weeks....but we've only really been apart for 2 months. I really said I wanted her out of my life completely this last time, so I expect it to slow down...we'll see :) I have her blocked, so hopefully she can't get to me! Stay strong! ~KG
Apr 30 - 4PM
Alibi_10
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Pattern of contact

Yes I experienced this - even from a VERY early stage (red flag slipped under the radar) - I met him online and we went on a very nice date, agreed to meet again, then he texted me to say he had changed his mind. I just left it - thinking it was his loss (Good decision). He then texted me to see if could call me and I agreed (Bad decision). He apologised and was concerned about how his behaviour might have affected me !! I said I was fine, he could change his mind ..... fast forward, after several more bad decisions, we met again, had another good date, became an item - then he went all cold on my birthday and said he just wanted to be friends, but he continued to control any contact - eg when he texted me after the first date, it was three in the morning and we spoke at that time. But I could not contact him unless he said it was ok! I struggled with no contact, but it seemed every time I just backed off, he would call and say he had just needed some cave time, but he was out now and could we meet up? (As friends only). Time and time again. I know I should have given up on it a lot sooner, but I felt sorry for him (stupid because he did and said some HORRIBLE things), because he had an awful childhood - but you are right, every time I thought I could not stand to see his scrunched up face again, he would ring and be very happy - so I really never knew where I was. Durrr - he even told me he did this to keep me on my toes. It did continue in cycles of about three to four weeks, but I had to step off the merry go round. Good decision !
Apr 30 - 7PM (Reply to #2)
findingmeagain
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Is he married? I notice you

Is he married? I notice you say he controls the contact. And do you notice how they always ask how their behavior is affecting you? They are a real trip I tell ya! They know they're crazy but want to see how much are you gonna deal with .