He may continue to try. It makes him look pathetic, miserable, and selfish. It will not draw her closer to him. He is ignoring her feelings.
Breakaway, I know you and I have debated this before, but this simply isn't supported by the facts and known research. LOGICALLY, it makes perfect sense, but the fact is that PHYSIOLOGICALLY, even negative contact triggers the same endorphines that make affairs so highly addictive, and reset the withdrawal "clock" to 0:00:00.
I agree with you if it comes across as "strong-arming," he's not doing it right, and it won't be effective. It should come across as necessary, reluctant, and temporary.
Necessary to end all contact, until such time she can fully withdrawal from him; he should convey that he's reluctant to have to do this; and that it won't have to be forever -- it's only temporary. Maybe 6-12 months.
