What are you supposed to say when an ex is calling to let you know he's moving to a different state?

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My 4 and half-relationship ended a couple of weeks ago, and the breakup did blindside me a little bit. I knew prior to the breakup that he wanted to move to this state since most of his relatives were there, and he wanted to spend more time with them. But, since his mom still contacts me, she informed me that he did not have the intention of letting me know when he was leaving like what day/month. I was taken aback and a little offended since it wasn't like I planned on stalking/following the man. I asked her if he could at least call me before he leaves since that's the very LEAST he could do since he broke up with me over the phone as well. She said she would let him know, and that was that. I'm not sure if she informed him that yet or will tell him later though. Regardless, I didn't realize until now that I don't even know what to say to the man whenever he does call letting me know he's leaving.

It's partially dependent on how his behavior/mood is during that call because if he is already giving short responses or just an "I'm leaving" then all I can really say is "Safe travels, good luck." But, I feel like now I purposely set myself up for the possibility to get hurt again especially if he's like "Goodbye forever, I'm never talking to you again." He did say that by the end of the no-contact month which started a couple of weeks ago (but might have been ruined by his mom informing him of some info I told her), he wanted to be friends. Should I mention that on the call in case he doesn't text me before then when over a month has passed? Or should I tell him I was hoping to discuss my feelings?

What are you supposed to say when an ex is calling to let you know he's moving to a different state?
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