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  • #493293 Reply
    Doodle

    I’m so tempted to send my ex a text, we haven’t spoken to each other for about two month’s . And it ended pretty badly. Over time I’ve learnt life’s too short and I forgive him, I also did wrong and would like to be friends . Should I text or do u think just wait and see if he texts me?

    #493295 Reply
    A

    i don’t see anything wrong with texting him.. what do you have to lose? yeah you might feel stupid if he doesn’t reply, but what if he does reply? it could break the ice with you two again. you never know until you try.

    #493296 Reply
    Maria

    Make it light, do not go on and on. Just say “This is to wish you a Happy New Year. All the best to you and your family”. Make it neutral. If he does not reply, fine, you were polite, that’s all.

    But I didn’t send anything to mine, but my circumstances are very peculiar. In most normal cases people can send each other a quick note.

    #493298 Reply
    Khadija

    The nostalgic holiday texts.
    I’d hold off on sending that text for while longer. Two months is still rather fresh.
    If things ended badly, what good friendship do you hope to get from it?
    It takes a while to really be friends with an ex.

    #493299 Reply
    Lane

    I already warned mine at Christmas I might drunk text him on NYE lol.

    We’re good though, no animosity or angst—IF I do it will be to wish him a Happy New Year just as I’ll do with my sons (always first), closest friends, and family.

    #493303 Reply
    Teri

    I plan on sending one to at least two of mine. we still chit chat from time to time so it won’t be out of the ordinary.
    Just a simple note like what Maria said, with no alternative motive.

    #493306 Reply
    Amy S

    Is it a loaded text ? Ie is it just an excuse for contact. Was he a douche to you ? Think twice if he deserves it or if you really want to put your hand back in the fire. My ex will not be getting a text from he. He was horrid and I will be starting 2016 as I mean to go on, accepting nothing except being treated amazingly. Seriously girls make this your new years resolution. No confusion, no lack of interest, no questioning, no justifying, just respect and ease all the way in a relationship. If you don’t have that then move on fast to better things. Happy 2016. xx

    #493315 Reply
    Options2

    Send it.

    You know you made a mistake.

    That is how we grow to be a better person.

    #493330 Reply
    Senorita

    Send it, I would love a text from my ex. If it’s just a general message, then how can it be a bad thing?
    Life is very short, and I would rather know than not, and this time is the best excuse to send a message. Do u genuinely want to be friends? Or more?

    #493355 Reply
    Doodle

    I think I will, I will group message him so he doesn’t just think it’s to him,A lot has gone on between us, and hopefully he’s not angry or hurt anymore.

    What if he doesn’t reply, what do I do?

    #493358 Reply
    Happy

    Do not send a text if you have an agenda. Doodle, he may not answer. If not, your ploy to get him to talk again didn’t work.

    Only send the text if you really want to wish someone well. If it comes along with strings attached then you really were not looking to send a greeting, you are using it as an excuse to try to reconnect.

    #493359 Reply
    Lena

    I’m with Happy on this one, if you’re sending with a motive to get back together, I’d re-think it. And sometimes we tell ourselves even it’s just to say _________ and in that moment we don’t think we want to reconcile, only to realize we still have feelings and do. So I’d say IF you’re really over it, send it.

    #493376 Reply
    Options2

    Even if you are not over – still send because if good gesture.

    1. You know you are done or not whether reply or no reply.

    Use this experience to know more about yourself…then you can do better next time.

    People need more practice to be resilient.

    #493382 Reply
    Doodle

    I definitely don’t want to get back with him now, in time who knows? But no definitely not ready for any relationship ESP with him. I miss his friendship, and when u have that it’s hard to lose.
    I will send and tell u ladies what happens, but I agree with options2 you need to experience everything even once, to be able to learn. I don’t learn from other people’s mistakes, even though it would be nice if i did.

    #493391 Reply
    Sophie

    Hi Doodle,
    Agree with Options2.
    Send the text. It will make you feel good as long as you have no expectation from him in return. My bf and I broke up almost 2 months ago and everytime he was around me he gave negative vibe but one week before Christmas we were drunk and he was brave enough to show me affection in front of our friends. I phoned him a few days later without expectation and things got clear that his weird behaviour was all about himself handling the breakup and trying to move on.

    He ended up texting me on Christmas day and New Years Eve. It made me feel awesome =D

    Cheers to 2016 xx

    #493394 Reply
    dory

    Don’t. It will feed his narcissistic supply.

    #493439 Reply
    Doodle

    I sent a message a greeting, and no reply. Maybe I will get one back soon hoping

    #493946 Reply
    Tamy

    Hi did send a text to my ex to wish him an happy Bew year, but he didn’t reply. Knowing him it takes him forever to reply to text messages and i always took it personal but anyways, i was just tempted to do so because he texted me for Thanksgiving and Christmas. So i would say try, you never know.

    #493956 Reply
    m

    So you texted him and he didn’t respond right away. Notice how you feel. Pay attention to your body sensations, too. Do you feel that you did the right thing to text him, even though he didn’t respond right away? I noticed that when I would send a text or email to an ex and he didn’t respond, that I would feel much worse after. So now I think about how I might feel if he doesn’t respond. That usually helps me know if it’s the right choice or not. If I think I might feel hurt then I know not to write, because the motivation isn’t the message, it’s to get a response. It’s easy for us to say we genuinely just want to wish a person well, but if we consider what it might feel like if we don’t get the ideal outcome, that gives us a deeper insight into the real motivation.

    hugs

    #493982 Reply
    Christina

    I need everyone’s unbiased opinion on my situation. I would really really appreciate it.

    Sooooooo, my boyfriend went back to Japan for this winter break to see his parents, family, and friends that he hasn’t seen in 2 years. Of course I am okay with that, because everyone has to see their loved ones. I had a talk with him before he left about my worries regarding this trip. Things that mostly included girls, because you know, I am not there with him. For a whole month. I’m not saying that I don’t trust him, but he likes to party a lot, which I don’t like. I am more on the conservative side, so hearing him going out to drink with his friends kind of worry me a bit. Especially if girls are involved. A lot of the times, guys will do what they feel like in the moment and not really think about what’s going on. He told me not to worry, but a concerned girlfriend is a concerned girlfriend.

    I’m not sure what all goes on over there when we don’t contact each other, which sometimes it’s understandable that he’s busy, but I can’t seem to calm my soul. Bad scenarios are always racing through my mind. Sometimes I’m even on edge and feel as if I’m crazy.

    Then New Years come. Japan gets their New Year first because they’re on the other side of the world, and so he contacts and texts me in celebration when it had hit 2016 over there for him. And we skyped that next morning. But then BOOM. I go to check up on his social media accounts (because he usually puts up videos and pictures there of his trip) and see that his EX had sent him a New Year’s message……………Like FFFFFFFF. I’m not trying to overreact, but I had the heaviest sinking feeling in my heart. It’s not that I don’t like her, but I don’t like the situation they were in before he was with me. I just don’t like relationships with Ex-girlfirends period. Makes my trust spiral. But before he was with me, he was with this girl. He had a bad reputation with her, because apparently he was only with her because he felt bad for her. He claims he felt guilty towards her. She liked him a lot, but he didn’t like her. She used to hang out with him late at night and do who know what. Which still makes my heart sink at the thought. I don’t know how to get over his past. He has lied to me before about the things that they have done, but he was extremely guilty and just didn’t want to lose me. He’s been amazing towards me, but I just can’t get over his past and this girl. They broke up after she moved back to China. I don’t know how I should take this situation right now? Should I be concerned about her? AND her message? I hate thinking of the worst things that could happen, like him actually talking to her and reminiscing. Or possibly have feelings for her. Because I just don’t know what’s true. Should I have a talk with him about this and how I can’t get over his past? I just don’t know what to do. I hate feeling like I’m not the only one. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

    And I hope everyone has a healthy and happy new year!

    #494015 Reply
    Amy S

    Christina start a new thread or you prob wont get any response to your question. x

    #494232 Reply
    Doodle

    Surprisingly I feel OK , it’s taken me a long time to get to this stage. But I believe if it’s meant to be it will be, he may phone in three months he may never, but that’s not my problem anymore. I believe I’ve put it out there that I’m not angry anymore, that’s all I can do, I won’t beg for friendship, and it may be in my best interests if he’s out of my life. So Im glad I sent that message, but I would only if I know that there’s a chance he may not reply, and that I’m ready for that

    #494248 Reply
    Options2

    I am glad – this maybe a desirable outcome for now. You can handle much better with the silence.

    It is actually the strength that we have built – we no longer scare of silence from the other end. We won’t need for their validation. We do and try our best – then we let go gracefully.

    With hope – something anew is going to happen.

    #588955 Reply
    Anonymous

    I have an ex I always adored. The relationship lasted 4 years. I was so heart broken when we split up.
    I sent him many texts and email since then. Usually no reply.
    Although I still care for him, I do not think he feels the same as I do, or maybe he is not interested in the same type of relationship.
    It is great to keep love in your heart for all our exes.
    But when a person does not reciprocate after a long time, it is best to let it go and make room for someone new:

    #588956 Reply
    Jenny

    Ex split up with me in November after 5 years due to him not trusting me, did nothing wrong by the way. He wanted no contact with me , not heard from him, he just sent an email to family and friends blaming me for the breakup. I feel awful and am really struggling to cope, I expected to hear from him over x-mas, new year but nothing. Just need confirmation as I would like to send him a message, guess that would be stupid to do so no ?

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