@coachalexcormontexback: What feels like forever is really just about three months. That's how long your ex stays shut down. Not for good. Not permanently. Just closed off for a season. And here's the catch. You can stretch that season out yourself. By chasing. By pushing. By finally sending the message you've been rewriting for three days straight. Or you can let time do the work for you. Because here's what most people miss. When your ex pulls back, it isn't a final verdict. It's a defense mechanism. Avoidants, whether fearful or dismissive, don't walk away because the love died. They walk away because they're overwhelmed. And overwhelmed people don't need pressure. They need room. Three months. Sometimes less. But despair will make you ruin it before the window even opens. You start convincing yourself it's over. You spiral. You reach out at the exact wrong moment. And just like that, the clock resets to zero. The women who actually get their ex back use this window differently. They pour into themselves. They steady their emotions. They come back carrying the same energy that made him fall for them the first time. That's the real strategy. Not waiting around. Preparing. Want to know if your window is still open? Comment QUIZ below and I'll send you the free quiz in DM. #getyourexback #ex #breakupadvice #relationshipadvice