National Text Your Ex Day observed on Oct. 30 is a welcome opportunity for many to communicate with a former flame, exchange pleasantries, and offer to remain friends, if not poke at old wounds.
Break-ups can be messy, mutual, ugly, depressing, and mean, but often are also lessons on how relationships can be treasured better when they’re not always romantic. When friendship remains at the core of every relationship, including the romantic kind, it never fizzles out, even if the two people involved lose touch.
Even if someone is single and ready to mingle, every break-up season can be a reminder of the door that was closed for good, with some wondering if the other person has moved on and how. Of course, it can be tricky to craft a perfect message for a long-lost ex, but with the right kind of help, things can get a lot easier.
Here are some one-liners that you can send to your ex to settle the bad blood and start a friendly acquaintance all over again: (Courtesy: Bustle)
- “If you’d be down, I’d love to get a friendly drink soon. It would be nice to hear what you’re up to.”
- “Ran into your mom at the grocery store earlier. We had a really nice conversation, and it reminded me how much I appreciated feeling welcome in your family. Do you think we could grab dinner soon?”
- “Hey, I hope you understand that I’m changing my Apple TV password. Just wanted to give you a heads up.”
- “I’m going to be in your neighborhood next week for a dentist appointment, could you leave my Sally Rooney book in the mailbox?”
- “I’ve been reflecting on everything that went wrong with us lately and I just wanted to apologize to you. If you ever want to talk about it or ask any questions of me, I’m open to it.”
- “OK, I see you finally let your hair grow out. You’re looking good.”
- “Hey, if I Venmo you can you send me the jeans I left at your place? You know how hard it is for me to find pants I like, I wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t important lol.”
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