He Ghosted You, Then Came Back: Is This a Repair or a Repeat?

He came back with an explanation and it felt like relief before you had time to notice whether anything he said actually changes what happens next time. Someone returning after ghosting can feel like relief before you know whether anything has changed.

Answer from the full pattern, including what happened after he returned. The more honest you are about his actions and your hope, the clearer this reflection can show whether repair is real.