5. Let him know that a response is not necessary.
“She’s such a caring person and I couldn’t leave her alone,” said a man in his late 20s, touched by how considerate his girlfriend was. You send him a message, but close it with, “I know you’re super busy, so don’t worry about responding.” The thought alone that he has such a gentle, loving girlfriend waiting for him will deter any change of heart he may have ever had. On the contrary, if you keep asking him to text or call you, he may find it too bothersome and may look for tranquility elsewhere.