What if a man disappears and then reappears?

A situation familiar to many women. Why is this happening? Men who disappear and then reappear may well be abusers who enjoy keeping you on a tight leash all the time. Another reason: he left thinking that the breakup would have no effect, but then he rethought everything and realized how disgusting he had acted. Forgive? Or is it better to refuse to step on this rake again? You decide!