Is 2 weeks of no contact long enough?
Ava Arnold
Updated on February 17, 2026
The effect of the healing process starts at the end of 30 days and continues thereafter. Being in two weeks of No Contact and giving up prevents you from healing completely and gives your ex the power to block you, give you the most unwanted answers, and leave you feeling hopeless.
Should I talk to my ex after 2 weeks?
The rule of thumb is to wait 30 days before you speak to your ex once again. If you were together for a very long time and you break up, you may need to extend this to six weeks. At the most, 2-2.5 months is how long the no-contact phase should go.How long should you do no contact before giving up?
How Long Does the No Contact Rule Take to Work?
- 1 For an amicable breakup: around 30 days.
- 2 For a long-term relationship: at least 60 days.
- 3 If things got ugly at the end: roughly 90 days.
- 4 For an especially toxic separation: indefinitely.
- 5 To try getting back with your ex: around 1-2 weeks.