You need to keep in mind however that this actually depends on a few factors including how long you were in the relationship, how much he liked/loved you, the reason you split up and so on. For the most part, he WILL miss you and will want you back if you work the situation to your advantage.
It may take, days, months or even years, but when you stand your ground and respectfully walk away, they eventually follow you back in one form or another. They will miss you, wonder what you're up to and why you are so fine without them.
So, a few weeks to two months is the answer to the question, “How long does it take for a guy to miss you?” Typically, men realize what they lost when they can't find a woman with their personality. By then, they learn not all women are the same, and they shouldn't have broken off the relationship.
Because the truth is, during no contact with your ex, they will start to miss you no matter what. What they do with that feeling is dependent on their personality. If you were dating an incredibly stubborn person, it might take months before your ex gives in and reaches out.
Again, if you just give him space or cut contact completely, yes, he will notice, but it might not be enough to actually make him miss you. This is especially true if you two have gone through a nasty breakup.
Men respond to silence and distance emotionally. When they don't hear from you for a while, their male instinct pushes them to find you and know how you feel. They want to see if you are fine, if you miss them or whether you value their existence. Strangely enough, it doesn't matter if you like him to not.
The male mind during no contact
The no-contact rule male psychology forces him to recognize his loneliness. After a breakup, if you stop contacting him, he will feel free and enjoy this phase as much as he can. But, with time, the loneliness and guilt pang will start to kick in.
He won't be concerned at first.
He might assume you're busy or processing your feelings, even though it's likely he's dismissing his own at this stage. This “honeymoon phase” doesn't last long. After several days, he'll begin to feel like something is off.
Simply be courteous and keep some physical distance between you two whenever you meet. Let him have his space but do let him know you miss him once in a while. Remind him of the fun things you did together before but not anymore. Communicate instead of giving the cold shoulder, hoping to send a message.
If he avoids seeing you at all costs even though it is important, it is one of the signs he is heartbroken over you. He knows that when he sees you, the memories will come flooding, and it might be too much for him to handle. Also, he would ensure avoiding places where you are likely to show up.
He might feel sad and rejected.
Many people feel a sense of grief for the person and relationship they lost. Your significant other might very well experience intense sadness after you walk away as he grieves for what you had together.
You create strength
One of the biggest reasons why walking away is powerful is because it gives you a strength you never thought you had. The power of walking away from a woman or man builds an emotional armor that can get you through even the most difficult situations.
The no-contact rule will not help you get your ex back
Some people try to use the no-contact rule as a form of manipulation (i.e., a way to get your ex to miss you so much, they want you back). But despite what some people will tell you on the internet, no contact is not particularly effective for getting an ex back.
In fact, most say that their ex is uniquely stubborn – more so than other exes or other people. While I'm not suggesting that you are wrong in thinking that your ex boyfriend, ex girlfriend, or spouse is stubborn, this trait would not negate the impact of The No Contact Rule in the vast majority of cases.
While 30 days is a good rule of thumb, everybody is different. Some people move on really fast after a breakup, while other people take a long time. If 30 days pass and you still aren't ready, it's totally okay to extend your period of no contact.
The ability to detect ostracism is hardwired in us – it doesn't matter if you're being ignored by a group or a person you can't stand, the pain still registers. The silent treatment, even if it's brief, activates the anterior cingulate cortex – the part of the brain that detects physical pain.
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Silence seems to shield men from openly feeling disapproval and disappointment in themselves (and from their partner) that they can't please their partner.
No matter how intimate you are, your partner would often need his space in a relationship. So, as a mature mate, you should know how to give him space and not make it feel like a forced decision. Showing love is always good, but it should always be healthy.
Taking time apart can allow you both to think about the issues in your relationship, cool off, learn new coping strategies, and come back together with a different lens or perspective that can be difficult to have when you're together and actively fighting through your issues.