When someone ignores you, it can be hurtful and confusing

When someone ignores you, it can be hurtful and confusing. But before you react, it's important to take a step back and ask yourself if their behavior is intentional. 

Are they deliberately ignoring you, or are they simply busy or preoccupied with other things? Not all ignoring is deliberate. If you're certain that the person is intentionally ignoring you, here's a strategy to consider: ignore the ignored. 

Instead of reacting to their ignoring, try ignoring their behavior in return. The idea behind this approach is to make them wonder why you're not bothered by their actions.

 They may be trying to play with your emotions or manipulate you emotionally, but if they see that you're not reaching out to them, not responding to their messages or calls, and simply going about your life as if they don't exist, their tactic of ignoring you will likely backfire. 

Think of it like this: remember how when you're desperately in need of a taxi, none seem to be available, but when you don't need one, they suddenly appear everywhere? 

Similarly, when you carry on with your life without being affected by their ignoring behavior, they'll eventually face a choice: either to continue ignoring you, which will make them look childish and immature, or to reach out to you and explain their behavior. 

Either way, you'll be in a better position to deal with the situation from a position of strength.