Can I ask my ex how he's doing?

If you and your ex cut all ties, even mutual friends, and many months have passed and you're truly clueless as to what's going on in their life, then it's OK to send a casual text asking them how they are. But only if it's out of genuine concern and not because you want to start something back up again... or gloat.

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How long until I can text my ex?

Text Your Ex A Few Days After The Breakup. If things ended cordially, you shouldn't wait too long after a breakup to send that first text. "That creates awkwardness," relationship coach Chris Armstrong explains to Elite Daily. Is it okay to talk to your ex everyday? The rule of thumb is to wait 30 days before you speak to your ex once again. If you were together for a very long time and you break up, you may need to extend this to six weeks. At the most, 2-2.5 months is how long the no-contact phase should go.

Should you talk to your ex everyday?

"Whether it's phone calls or texts," talking to your partner every day is a sign the ex may be trying to be more than just friends, therapist Kimberly Hershenson, LMSW, tells Bustle. If you aren't comfortable with the 24/7 communication, let your partner know. People also ask how do i know if my ex girlfriend is testing me? Well, here's another major sign your ex is testing you. Let's say they're struggling. They're sad. They're finding it difficult to move on. It will become a test as they'll then see how you respond: Will you offer to come over? Are you there for them? Do you express how you feel? Does it change anything?

Also, what should you not text your ex?

1. One-word texts. Don't just text "Hi" or "Hello." If you have something to say or ask, get right to the point. Don't put your ex in an awkward spot or leave them trying to understand why you're contacting him/her. Is it weak to text your ex? We're creatures of habit, and when you're so used to talking to someone you care about all the time, it's hard to break the habit and cut contact. But by continuing to text your ex after your relationship is over, you're just dragging out drama and prolonging the time it takes to truly get over someone.

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