Hannah Whitcomb
Articles by Hannah Whitcomb
What Is the No-Contact Rule? (And Why It Actually Works)
The no-contact rule is the practice of cutting all contact with an ex for a fixed period after a breakup. Here's how it works, why, and how long.
The 30-Day No-Contact Challenge: A Real Plan
A 30-day no-contact challenge with weekly milestones, expected emotional phases, and the relapse plan most guides skip.
How Long Should No Contact Last? 30, 60, or 90 Days?
How long no contact should last depends on the relationship length, intensity, and your attachment style. Here's a real framework, not internet folklore.
Does the No-Contact Rule Actually Work?
Yes — but not for the reason most people think. The honest research-backed answer on whether the no-contact rule works and what it actually does.
Why No Contact Feels Worse Before It Feels Better
Going no contact often hurts more in the first two weeks than the breakup did. Here's the neuroscience — and why that pain is the sign it's working.
Will My Ex Come Back If I Go No Contact?
Maybe. But asking the wrong question. Here's what no contact actually predicts — and why the right reason to do it isn't to get them back.
The 60-Day No-Contact Rule: When 30 Isn't Enough
60 days of no contact is for relationships that ran long, were turbulent, or where you're still checking their socials weekly. Here's how to actually do it.
The 90-Day No-Contact Rule: For When You Mean It
90 days of no contact is the gold standard for long relationships, marriages, situationships that ran for years, or any breakup involving betrayal. Here's the plan.
Going No Contact With a Narcissist: The Rules Are Different
No contact with a narcissist isn't 30 days — it's permanent. Here's what hoovering, smear campaigns, and flying monkeys look like, and how to survive them.
Grey Rock Method vs No Contact: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Grey rock and no contact are tools for different situations. Grey rock for when you can't escape; no contact for when you can. Here's the decision tree.