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It might've taken tons of reflection and a couple tubs of your favorite ice cream, but you're feeling ready to reconnect with your ex. You could be looking to rekindle your friendship or romance—or you may just want to check in. As long as you're transparent about your intentions, respectful of your ex's boundaries, and certain that reaching out will be good for your own wellbeing, then the rest is easy.[1] Plus, we've got tons of text ideas to help you through the process. For everything you need to know on how to text your ex, read on!
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QuestionWhat should I say to get my ex back?Lisa ShieldLisa Shield is a love and relationship expert based in Los Angeles. She has a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and is a certified life and relationship coach with over 17 years of experience. Lisa has been featured in The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, LA Times, and Cosmopolitan.
Dating CoachThere isn't anything you can say to get your ex back; at the end of the day, it would just be a manipulation. Instead of focusing on "winning them back," ponder what went wrong in the relationship to begin with.
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- ↑ Lisa Shield. Dating Coach. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://youtu.be/y4O5qm6Q9_I?t=247
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychology-relationships/202111/should-you-stay-friends-your-exes
- ↑ Lisa Shield. Dating Coach. Expert Interview
- ↑ Lisa Shield. Dating Coach. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/how-to-genuinely-apologize/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/finding-closure#1