From ClutchMag - It usually starts with a simple text. “Hey stranger” or “hey there.” It’s short and simple but leaves you scratching your head.

Or maybe it’s something a bit more public.

You upload recent vacation photos to Facebook at 10p.m. and by 10:05, you’re notified of multiple comments on your recent flicks. “Cute,” “Looking good,” or “You went on vacation without me? lol.”

It’s him. You know him. The guy you dated once upon a time and he mysteriously disappeared. No rhyme or reason, he’s just gone. Women are all too familiar with the disappearing act some men like to pull, but even more mysterious is the reappearing act. As quickly as he stopped calling, texting and lost all ability to respond to any calls or texts, he’s back. Some reemerge after a few weeks, others it’s months.

Your sense of confusion may quickly turn to feelings of “Ah yeah, I knew he’d be back.”

But as tempting as it may be to relish in his returned attention, don’t.

Psst: I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. Come a little closer to your screen. When he disappeared, it was for a reason and now that he’s back, it’s for a reason.

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