How long is too long not to respond to a partner's email?

Question

I've been in a long-distance relationship for a year and a half. We had a tiff the other night. My partner's been under a lot of stress and I feel terrible for telling him to **** off, but he told my profession was worthless. (I know this all sounds pathetic but it's the truth) I've emailed to apologize, but he won't respond to my messages. I really am worried sick as I think he may be suicidal. Can't eat, sleep or work and I've told him as much. Silence. I'm getting so desperate I may just call his ***** sister to find out if he's okay. But he'll hate me for it. I can only assume our relationship is over but I had hoped to salvage a friendship. Suggestions? What should I do? Can you think of any way to make him talk to me?

Answer 1

Personally, I answer all e-mails the same day I get them. After you told him to fcuk off, I'm kind of surprised he didn't block you from sending him anything. If you really cared and thought he might be suicidal, you wouldn't have said what you did. You blew it, girl.

Answer 2

With all the foul language, I'm guessing it is a lot more than a tiff!!

Just because you get dumped you do not necessarily become suicidal. He is probably thoroughly fed up with bad behavior. Which may be why he won't respond.

Answer 3

don't you dare use that suicidal excuse to hunt him down. don't you dare do it. you told him to piss off for a reason. let it go. and don't even try to salvage a friendship. if you had a female friend who treated this way....how would that make you feel? personally i don't want friends that talk to me that way.

Answer 4

Don't get too desperate or obssessed. your partner may need some time alone

Answer 5

1-2 weeks.

Maybe your relationship is over.