This article was co-authored by Connell Barrett and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Connell Barrett is a Relationship Expert and the Founder and Executive Coach of Dating Transformation in New York City. Connell has over five years of experience as an international coach who helps men connect with women by unlocking their best, true, most confident selves. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Dating Sucks but You Don’t,” and has appeared on Good Morning America, the "Today" show, Access Hollywood, and in Best Life, Cosmopolitan, and The Oprah Magazine. In 2019 he was named Datezie.com's “New York City’s Best Male Dating Coach."
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Exes have an uncanny way of coming back into your life right after you get over them. If you just got a random text, DM, or phone call from your ex, you might be feeling a little confused (or even nervous). Fortunately, by figuring out what you want, you can come up with a plan to respond while keeping your cool. Read through this article for everything you need to know before responding to your ex.
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QuestionHow should you respond if your ex sends flirty texts?Connell BarrettConnell Barrett is a Relationship Expert and the Founder and Executive Coach of Dating Transformation in New York City. Connell has over five years of experience as an international coach who helps men connect with women by unlocking their best, true, most confident selves. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Dating Sucks but You Don’t,” and has appeared on Good Morning America, the "Today" show, Access Hollywood, and in Best Life, Cosmopolitan, and The Oprah Magazine. In 2019 he was named Datezie.com's “New York City’s Best Male Dating Coach."
Dating CoachKeep your reply polite but businesslike—don't use any emojis, either. This gives a subtle but clear hint that you aren't interested. -
QuestionWhat should you do when your ex wants to meet you in person to talk and explain why he dumped you but at the moment you have someone you love? Is it okay to meet up?RtmarcheseCommunity AnswerReply “I’m in a relationship now and he/she wouldn’t feel comfortable with me meeting you.”
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- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/11/3-ways-to-better-understand-your-emotions
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_dCpip6ZFiM
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5A30Xmv43c&t=371s
- ↑ Connell Barrett. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 24 September 2019.
- ↑ https://medium.com/illumination/the-random-text-from-your-ex-52acf82767f0
- ↑ https://psiloveyou.xyz/how-did-you-feel-when-your-ex-reached-out-to-you-df542b5896cf
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/close-encounters/201609/what-it-means-to-stay-in-touch-with-an-ex
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a28554493/no-contact-rule/
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a23454847/how-to-get-back-together-ex/