Q:
After dating for six months, my boyfriend stopped calling me and will
not return my calls. How could he be so spineless and not break up
with me face-to-face? I have to see him next week at a social
function. Do you think I should cancel my plans to avoid him?—Debbie,
St. Louis, MO
A:
Break ups don't always happen in textbook fashion. Sometimes they
happen the way yours did. The end result is the same—you don't see
each other.
As for how
you will act—be polite and respectful. If you see him, make your way
over and say, 'I just wanted to say hello. How have you been.' If you
don't want to go that far, don't ignore him, it will only make the
situation more tense. Instead, if you meet eyes, be polite and wave to
acknowledge him.
Break ups happen all the time; there is no reason for you to avoid
social situations just because he will be there.
