Is it OK to still be in contact with your ex?
Is it OK to still be in contact with your ex?
Most experts agree: you should not reach out to your ex unless you hope to salvage a treasured friendship. The impulse to reach out to an ex, whether it is because you still have feelings for them, you are seeking comfort and familiarity, or you simply want to know how they are doing, is often a bad idea.
How do you say let’s keep in touch?
You can say, “Thanks, I will!” If you want to stay in touch and you’re ready to make that effort. Better yet, let them know when your schedule is open and you can grab a coffee. But if you don’t intend on staying in touch, you can politely respond with just “Thanks!” How do you write a “keep in touch” letter?
How do you know if an ex will ever come back?
Will My Ex Come Back? 12 Signs Your Ex Will Eventually Come Back
- NOT CUTTING YOU OUT OF THEIR LIFE.
- THEIR ACTIONS INDICATE THEY’RE THINKING OF YOU.
- THEY’RE UNHAPPY AFTER THE BREAKUP.
- YOU’RE IN REGULAR CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER.
- YOUR EX WANTS TO SPEND TIME WITH YOU.
How do you keep in touch with someone you like?
Here are some tips:
- Figure out what your friend needs from you.
- Set parameters about how you’ll stay in touch.
- Remind your friends that you think about them.
- Remind your friends why they’re special, and why their friendship is special to you.
- Talk about the future.
- Pay attention to the details.
- Share things about yourself.
Is it possible to stay in touch with an ex’s family?
There are also ways to stay in touch with an ex’s family without staying friends, if that’s something you’re interested in. For example, maybe you’re in a relationship with someone new, and you’d like to stay in touch with your ex’s family, but you know that spending time with them will make your new partner uncomfortable.
Why do people keep in contact with their exes?
When contact occurred because the ex was part of a larger friend group, people reported more satisfaction with their current relationships. People who were unhappy in a new relationship were more likely to keep in touch with exes as a potential backup.
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