Should I Text My Ex? Quiz

Finger hovering over “Send”? This Quiz Might Save You From Ex-ploding.

Ah, the ex. That familiar stranger who once held your heart and now lingers in the dusty corners of your phone’s contacts list. The question burns: “Should I text them?” It’s a tempting thought, but will it lead to getting back together or will you end up being haunted by the ghosts of what was. But is it ever a good idea to text your ex?

Spoiler alert: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every breakup is a unique snowflake, and post-breakup communication deserves the same level of delicate handling. That’s where this quiz, crafted by psychologist with a Master’s in emotional untangling (a.k.a. a relationship counsellor), comes in.

Think of it as your ex-pert guide through the minefield of post-breakup communication. Just a few clicks and 10 minutes stand between you and clarity. Remember, sometimes the best way to answer the question of texting your ex is to first understand yourself.

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Ready? Let’s do this!

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Questions

1. Did the two of you part ways on friendly, or civil terms?
   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Are you texting with the intention to get back together?
   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Is this a platonic text – birthday wishes, new year/festival wishes, etc?
   1. Yes
   2. No
4. Do you want to be just friends with your ex?
   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Do you only consider texting them when drunk/high?
   1. Yes
   2. No
6. Do you think there are any possibilities of reconciliation between you two?
   1. Yes
   2. No
7. Was your ex respectful to you during the relationship, breakup and afterwards?
   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Has your ex reached out to you since breaking up?
   1. Yes
   2. No
9. Have you been stalking them?
   1. Yes
   2. No
10. Are you texting your ex because you’re lonely or bored?
    1. Yes
    2. No
11. Has it been more than a few months since your breakup?
    1. Yes
    2. No
12. Has your ex entered a new relationship?
    1. Yes
    2. No
13. Are you texting your ex because you miss them?
    1. Yes
    2. No
14. Do you still have romantic feelings for your ex?
    1. Yes
    2. No

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