Should I text my ex? The quiz
Choices about the people we love are the hardest kind. Go gently, and be honest with yourself. Your answers stay on your device; nobody else sees them.
Why you want to text your ex
Loneliness, habit, a song, a date, a drink. The urge is normal and it passes. Ask yourself what you want to happen after you hit send. If the honest answer is "I want to feel better", the text will not do it.
Questions people ask
Should I text my ex happy birthday?
If you parted on good terms and are in occasional contact, a short "Happy birthday, hope it is a good one" is fine. If you are still hurting or hoping, skip it.
Will texting my ex make them miss me?
Usually not. Space and a life of your own do more than any message.
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