I Text My Ex: Navigating Communication After a Breakup

Alright, so you’re thinkin’ ’bout textin’ your ex, huh? Well, lemme tell ya, it’s a tricky thing, like walkin’ through a muddy field in yer good shoes. You gotta watch where you step.

First off, why you wanna text ’em? That’s the big question, ain’t it? If you’re just lonely and missin’ the way things used to be, hold yer horses. That ain’t a good reason. It’s like eatin’ a whole cake when you’re sad – feels good for a minute, then you just feel worse.

Now, if you broke up and things ended real messy, with lots of hollerin’ and screamin’, then textin’ right away is a big no-no. It’s like pokin’ a beehive with a stick – you’re just gonna get stung. Give it some time to cool down, like lettin’ a hot pot sit on the stove before you try to wash it.

Wait a few days, at least. Let the dust settle, ya know?
Think about what you wanna say. Don’t just blurt out the first thing that comes to mind. That’s how you end up sayin’ somethin’ you regret.
Keep it short and sweet. Ain’t no need to write a whole book. Just a few sentences is enough.

If you’re thinkin’ ’bout gettin’ back together, well, that’s a whole ‘nother story. Textin’ ain’t gonna fix everything. You gotta talk, face-to-face, like grown folks. And even then, it might not work out. Sometimes things are just broke, like a cracked teacup, and no matter how much glue you use, it ain’t never gonna be the same.

But if you just wanna be friendly, or maybe you left somethin’ at their place, then a text is alright, I guess. Just be polite and keep it casual. Like you’re talkin’ to the fella at the grocery store, not someone you used to share a bed with.

Here’s some things you shouldn’t do:

Don’t text ’em drunk. That’s just askin’ for trouble. You’ll say things you don’t mean and wake up the next mornin’ feelin’ like a fool.
Don’t text ’em over and over again if they don’t answer. That’s just creepy. They got their reasons for not replyin’, and you gotta respect that.
Don’t try to make ’em jealous. Postin’ pictures with other folks and stuff like that? That’s just childish. Act like an adult, for cryin’ out loud.
And for heaven’s sake, don’t start arguin’ over text! That’s like tryin’ to have a serious conversation in a crowded bar – ain’t nobody gonna hear ya, and you’ll just end up frustrated.

So, think long and hard before you hit that send button. Textin’ your ex can be like playin’ with fire – you might get burned. But if you do it right, maybe, just maybe, you can keep things civil. Or maybe even start somethin’ new. But don’t hold yer breath. Life ain’t a fairy tale, ya know?

And one more thing – if they don’t wanna talk to you, leave ’em alone. It ain’t easy, but sometimes you just gotta let go and move on. There’s plenty of other fish in the sea, as they say. Or maybe you just need some time to be by yerself, and that’s okay too. Don’t go chasin’ after someone who don’t wanna be caught. You’re worth more than that, you hear?

Now, go on and do what you gotta do. Just remember what I told ya, and try not to make a mess of things. Life’s complicated enough without addin’ more drama.

And for goodness sake, put down that phone and go outside for a bit! Fresh air does a body good.

Seriously now, think it through, be respectful, and don’t do anything you’ll regret later. It ain’t worth it.