How to email your ex girlfriend

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Sometimes you really need to text your ex-girlfriend. It doesnt matter how long it has been, how bad your break-up was or the number of years since you both agreed to never speak again. Sometimes you just need to. And if youve already made the (possibly inadvisable!) decision to do so, then at least you can do it in the least life-damaging way possible. So here are five super easy steps to painlessly texting your ex.

Step 1: Maybe Dont Text Your Ex

 

The first and most important step in texting your ex is to maybe not do it at all. Are you drunk? Are you sad? Do you just want attention? Are you trying to make someone else jealous? Most importantly, is there someone else you can contact about this issue other than your ex? Maybe an old mutual friend?

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As you can see, Option Three provides the only option in which you do not end up crying softly. While there are many times you might want to text your ex, its rare that you truly need to. "That song we both like came on the radio" is not a good reason to text your ex. "I just saw the Hangover 2 -- remember that time we were hung over?" is not a good reason to text your ex. "Mrow" is not a good reason to text your ex. Im not saying you shouldnt text her for a valid, honest reasons -- even a simple congratulations is appropriate when its due. Just avoid texting your ex for stupid reasons.

On the flip side, you may be in a situation in which you should really call. If your ex-girlfriend has recently lost a loved one it is much more appropriate to call or send a condolence card than a tacky text message. Alternatively if you very seriously (and not because youre drunk/lonely/horny) want to get back together, those sort of steps are best initiated over the phone.

Also never text after 9:30pm because then shell think youre drunk even if you arent.

Step 2: Dont Mention Youre Not Speaking

 

If you havent spoken to or texted you ex-girlfriend in months/years/decades it might feel weird to just start saying words on your phone. Whatever you do, dont lead with "I know were not speaking but..." This makes you sound petty and like you havent moved on. If you know youre not speaking then why are you texting her?! (See Step 1.) A better idea is to start with "Hey." "Hey" is the official start of any text to anyone who you dont normally text. "Hey" makes you look nonchalant and cool like Fonzie.

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Still, particularly if your text is just a quick statement/congratulations, it might be best to forgo the "Hey" and just go for the awkward words from nowhere. In some ways this is even less awkward because its almost like youre just totally normal acquaintance/friends who dont even have to go through bizarre ex-girlfriend niceties.

Step 3: Get to the Point

 

Youre texting your ex for a very specific reason (ahem Step 1) so get on with it already. You should preferably make your point in the first text message. This isnt being rude, its just normal texting. If you hem and haw for too long your ex might get the wrong message and respond accordingly. You dont need to be rude or curt, just to the point. Youre a busy woman and Im sure your ex is too so theres no need to waste anyones time.

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Getting to the point leave no room for uncertainty or grey area and prevents you from getting sucked in to an awful long texting conversation.

Step 4: Avoid Relationship Talk

 

Whatever you do, dont get sucked back in to your old relationship. First of all, dont talk about your relationship. Not the good parts, not the bad parts, not even things you did together. For the love of G-d dont talk about how your ex-girlfriend "always does this." It is neither helpful towards starting over with someone nor moving on.

Second, dont text like you are still in your relationship. Dont use quirky old pet names or baby-talk text. Avoid emoticons at all cost. You are now two adults who are communicating via a message made up of text. No one needs to write out kitten noises.

Finally, dont mention your new relationship situation. Even if you would love nothing better than to announce to everyone you meet that you did indeed find someone who would karaoke "Love You Like a Love Song" with you, this is not the time. You would almost definitely be mentioning your new girl just to see your exs reaction and thats not fair to anyone (including but not limited to your new girlfriend). Similarly, dont ask if shes seeing anyone. You probably dont want to know anyways and you can always ask her friends.

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Talking about old/new relationships takes all the tact you have inside of you and texting removes all possible tact. Dont get in to relationship talk, please dont do it, I think its a bad idea, Im warning you right now, really I have your back on this one. Dont do it.

Step 5: Quit While Youre Ahead

 

If you managed to get through texting your ex-girlfriend unscathed, then just stop. Did you congratulate her on graduating and she said "Thank you?" Okay, stop. Did she confirm that, yes, that was her old friend from circus camp you ran into? Okay, stop. Did she not respond to your text message whatsoever? Okay, stop. You just have to stop texting before someone makes a fool of themselves (especially you).

SOMETIMES THE BEST THING TO SAY IS NOTHING

Im going to level with you: this is really hard for me. This is hard for a lot of people! You get the ball rolling, youre talking about yourselves and where you are now and then all of a sudden youre curious if they want to get a drink and catch up. Disaster.

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How to forget about your ex girlfriend

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You went through all the motions of a breakup, from the lonely evenings alone to the drunken nights out with the guys, and youre ready to begin a new relationship with a woman youve been eyeing for a while. But youre wondering how to go about forgetting your ex completely so that you can start this new relationship from a fresh perspective. Read on for the 10 steps you should take to do just that.

1- Accept reality: Shes gone

 

This first step may take longer for some than for others, depending on how serious the relationship was. Obviously, if you were living with your ex, youll have a harder time accepting the breakup than if you only dated seriously for a few months.

The sooner you accept the reality that she is not coming back, the sooner you can begin to move on with your new love. So stop that little voice from telling you that shes going to "come to her senses" and call you.

2- Clear your head

 

I dont mean for this to sound "self-help-y" or anything, but you have to let go of the anger and hurt that youre feeling about your past relationship. If you dont, you will just drag it into the new relationship, which can spell disaster.

For instance, you may misinterpret your new girlfriends behavior because of the ways in which your ex reacted. Or you may take out your latent anger toward your ex on your new lady. Avoid this by just letting those feelings go and starting fresh.

3- Learn from your mistakes

 

Once youve gotten rid of the negative emotions, you can begin to view your past relationship as a learning experience. Think about why you broke up and the reasons you were incompatible.

By taking this extra step, you will ensure that you dont repeat the same mistakes that eventually led to your breakup, and youll be that much closer to discovering the traits that really matter to you in a mate.

4- Talk to your new girlfriend

 

Although this may seem counterintuitive, it is a good idea to talk to your new girlfriend about your ex. That way, she will understand where youre coming from and she wont misinterpret anything you do or say.

However, dont go on ad nauseum about her because this will probably scare your new girl away, and then youll have to start this list of steps all over again.

5- Cut off contact with her

 

The general consensus among people Ive talked to seems to be that exes cant ever "just be friends." Although the optimists among us like to think that its possible to retain a friendship with their ex, the realists know that this is just not going to happen. There are always unresolved issues that cause former lovers to act in strange ways.

The faster you accept this as a truth, the better off youll be. So stop calling her and showing up where you know shell be, and focus your attention on your new girlfriend.

6- Put her picture away

 

While youre at it, collect all the memorabilia of your past relationship, such as pictures, letters, clothing, and any other trinkets that you amassed, and throw them out. If youre the type of person that never throws anything away, put everything in a box, close it and stash it in a closet or storage space.

7- Find a new favorite spot

 

Try not to take your new flame to the same restaurants and clubs you went to with your ex, as this will only bring up memories of your times together and cause you to waste your energy thinking about her instead of your new girlfriend.

The best thing to do is find a new restaurant or fun spot that neither of you has ever been to before and experience it for the first time together. Who knows, it may even become "your place."

8- Introduce your new girlfriend to friends and family

 

Introducing your new lady to your friends and family will help you move on. When they begin to think of the two of you as a couple and forget about the woman you used to be with, it will be that much easier for you to do the same.

9- Dont compare

 

Do not compare your new girlfriend to your ex in any way, shape or form. Period.

10- Appreciate your new girlfriends uniqueness

 

Instead, focus on what makes your new girlfriend unique. How is she special? What does she do that no one else can do? By answering these questions, you will be able to zone in on the qualities you love about her and appreciate them all the more.

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How to deal with a psycho ex girlfriend

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"Dont ever ask him a question again, or Ill be more than just not happy." This was the implied text message threat I received, when I simply texted a male acquaintance a question about his friend. Of course, his girlfriend just had to answer for him, and became upset, upon discovering I was a female communicating with her boyfriend. And all I did was ask a question. And thats it? Well, then I thought, okay, if his girlfriend is answering his cell phone messages and controlling who he talks to, then Im not the problem here. While Im only an innocent bystander in this situation, I cant imagine what you boyfriends have to go through...in the case of the psycho ex-girlfriend!

Most people would tell you to walk away, cut all contact - only to discover that it only makes the psycho chica even angrier! She becomes suspicious, and might investigate - *ahem* stalk - you, until she finds out the so-called scandalous little secret youre hiding from her. So, in this situation, the only thing you can do is ask a girl for advice. Why? Because I am a girl, and I know how our minds work. (Just make sure your ex GF isnt reading this...)

1. Remove All Evidence

First of all, if you dont want her to snoop through your belongings, then dont give her any belongings to snoop. Make time for yourself (maybe the bathroom is the only chance you have) to delete all text messages, calls, voicemail, emails, etc. that would arouse her unnecessary paranoia. Never give out or type your password when shes around (she might be watching your hands), and add her to your limited profile on Facebook, if she doesnt have any friends who can access your full profile (either that, or block/put everyone on a limited profile, get off Facebook, or dont accept any friend requests from people you dont know that might be her in disguise). Dont let her search documents on your computer; she might be searching for an IP address or files to incriminate you. Make sure your phone bill or credit card information remains confidential, so she cant track your records of where youve been, and what youve (possibly) done. That reminds me - whatever you do, make sure she doesnt buy a GPS system....

2. Dont Be A Peeping Tom

When youre talking to her face-to-face, resist the temptation to look at attractive women. I know, its hard - its natural and needed for your eyes to move - but even if you try to peek at a woman subtly, she will notice the lustful tint in your eye that may be impossible to control. And other body language speaks, too. The only way you can sneak these in is if you can guarantee something to distract her for a long enough period of time ("Oh my god, its Zac Efron!" Hmm...What about, "Oh look, isnt that your best friends boyfriend kissing another woman?" Ding!)

3. Bros Before "Hos"

Also, try to only restrict her contact with a few of your friends (and not the blabbermouth ones!) The more of your friends she knows, the more sources she can use to hunt you down (house=not good)! Is she attached to you, like a siamese twin is to her sister? Talk about disgusting places or things typically men would understand - perhaps member inquiries, business meetings, house league football games... Hey, you dont want to hear about our periods, right?

4. Symptoms of A Psycho

Now, sometimes, its hard to recognize the controlling, possessive, jealous, crazy girlfriend prototype, when you just met or started dating her. Here are a few warning signs:

a) She already memorizes or adjusts your schedule for you. (Youre a person; you have a right to privacy, you know. Eating, sleeping...)

b) She seems to turn up everywhere you are, even if you didnt make any plans meeting with her.

c) Shes a very insecure, needy person (this is why shes always questioning you; she doubts that anyone could commit to someone like her. In other words, she has low self-esteem). You can try complimenting her and showering her with gifts to make her feel important, but if shes extremely desperate or lacking in confidence, this might render a hopeless remedy.

d) She constantly contacts you, in any shape or form. (Beware of her emergency reasons for messaging you i.e. homework, health, family; it could just be a trap).

e) When youre together, she wont let go of your hand, or initiate PDA in front of people, especially girls. If she refuses to let you out of her sight, she wants you all to herself, because, psychologically, she might feel she has nothing without you. But, dont allow her to manipulate your vulnerability to her emotions. Shell keep on repeating it, in hopes of fulfilling the void in her heart that keeps on re-appearing.

And thats all I can say. Some "psycho" (ex) girlfriends dont display any of these symptoms - until the very last minute you "betray" them, and then they plot revenge, when you least expect it. Theyre that good at playing their game. Just dont give out your number or address to a girl you dont know, because if you do, just remember - she knows where you live...

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