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12 Reasons A Man Leaves A Woman He Loves

When love…isn’t enough.

James Michael Sama
13 min readAug 5, 2023

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Humans are complex animals who have a variety of wants and needs. Contrary to popular beliefs about men’s simplicity, we fall into this category as well.

I’ve been questioned by many a befuddled client over the years about why a man who professed to be in love would, someday, walk away.

I used to carry the same confusion in my younger years. The anthem of my adolescence was “you’re the perfect guy, just not perfect for me.”

I had to wonder — if I was so great, why wouldn’t every woman want to be with me?

The truth is that love is not all you need. Love doesn’t equal compatibility.

Some of those same answers, then, apply here as well: He loved you, so why did he leave you?

Disclaimer: This article doesn’t cover obvious reasons why someone would leave a relationship such as abuse or cheating. This is for those who’ve felt confused or blindsided when someone walked away. If this has ever happened to you, let’s explore some possible reasons.

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James Michael Sama
James Michael Sama

Written by James Michael Sama

I help you evolve into the ultimate version of yourself. Life & Executive Coach. Multi #1 writer. Trusted by: CNN, CNBC, NY Post, CBS, more. Say hi! @JamesMSama

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