5 Things You Should NEVER Do When Your Ex Texts You
Ex-partners exist for specific reasons.
However, that doesn’t imply they share the same feelings.
Occasionally, when a man ends a relationship with a woman, he comes to recognize her worth and desires to reconnect with her. In that mindset, he may go to great lengths to win her affection again. And when I say great lengths, I truly mean it.
But I sincerely hope you’ll be wise enough not to be swayed by a bouquet of red roses or a romantic quote he stumbled upon online.
Keep in mind that prioritizing your own well-being is crucial, and you should never allow him to exploit your kindness again. Therefore, here are a few actions to avoid if you wish to spare yourself from heartache.
1. When he messages you, don’t reply right away
You see, if you respond immediately, he’ll presume he still holds significant value in your life. Sure, he might, but he doesn’t need to be aware of that. Let him feel a little anxious.
Visit social media and share posts so he can observe that you’re active online yet ignoring his messages. This will indicate to him that he isn’t as meaningful to you as he believed and might make him desire you even more.
Who knows, if he shows maturity and drops the childish act, perhaps you could consider giving him another shot.
2. Hold off on asking questions right away
If you start asking him questions, he may interpret it as your interest in his life. Let him take the initiative with questions. Simply offer brief “yes” or “no” responses. This will drive him mad and spark feelings of regret for his past actions.
He deserves the cold shoulder from you now, and that’s the only type of response he should expect. If he reaches out after midnight, it’s pretty clear what his intentions are. He likely sees you just as a casual hookup and only contacts you when there’s nothing else on his plate.
What a loser, right?
3. Remind yourself of the reasons for your breakup
Did he betray your trust? Did he neglect your needs? Did he abuse you in any way? These are all valid reasons for ending the relationship in the first place.
So, when he sends you a message, don’t forget why you decided to end things. I know it can be tempting to change your mind and just pick up your phone.
Once you prioritize yourself over him, genuine happiness will be within your reach. By choosing not to respond, you’re on the path toward achieving that.
4. Don’t internalize his words
I understand that he held significance in your life once, but he has no right to inflict pain upon you. In fact, he never did. Therefore, whatever he says, make sure not to take it personally. Don’t allow his claims about a new girlfriend being superior in bed affect you.
Don’t buy into his lies about moving on and living an ideal life. If he were truly content, he would have no reason to contact you. This is merely indicative of his facade and demonstrates that he recognizes your incredible qualities.
5. Dismiss thoughts of reconciliation
No matter what he claims, regardless of how he attempts to manipulate you, never consider returning to him. Going back means handing him another opportunity to hurt you because he couldn’t appreciate you the first time around.
If he failed to recognize your worth the first time, he certainly doesn’t warrant a second chance. Have enough respect for yourself to tell him to leave you alone and seek the happiness you rightfully deserve.
