One-word texts. Don't just
text "Hey" or "Yo." If you have something to
say or ask, do so in your initial text. Get
right to the point. Don't put your ex in an
awkward spot of trying to interpret why
you're contacting him/her.
Terms of endearment or flirty emoticons.
You're no longer a couple. Avoid using pet
names or cute phrases that should be
reserved for a relationship. You cannot keep
the cute stuff post-breakup.
Resentful rants. If you're upset, tell a friend.
Do not text hurtful things just because you're
tired/lonely/drunk and it's easy to do so.
Take the high road into singleness.
"Why didn't you text me back?" "Did you
get my message?" Send one text. If he/she
doesn't respond, accept that contact is likely
not welcome yet.
Relationship talk. Don't debrief or reminisce
over text. Beyond an initial post-breakup
debriefing, which should be done in person,
all relationship lessons should be shared
with friends and your journal, not the person
who broke your heart.
Booty-call requests. Never, ever a good
idea.
"Thinking of you." This isn't helpful. It's
predictable that recent exes will still be
thinking of each other. But once you're no
longer in a relationship, your ex should no
longer be privy to your thought life.
Sexy pics. See: booty-call requests. Move
on.
Desperate apologies and pleading. Do not try
to win back your ex by begging over text.
A second text, and then a third. Once you've
accomplished what you needed to do - he
agreed to give your cat back on Thursday,
for example - quit while you're ahead. Be
okay with being the one to end the text
conversation.
When in doubt, don't text your ex. Ever.

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