I want to get some belongings back from my ex’s best friend. Will it just make things worse if I text them to get them back?

[Sw33tboi]

For context, since my ex and I broke up she’s blocked my number and removed me as a friend on all social media. I don’t plan on disrespecting the boundaries she’s placing. However, my issue lies with the fact that I let her best friend borrow some books of mine. They’re somewhat expensive as they’re part of a collection and I would like to get them back rather than starting my collection a new. I guess what I’m asking is do you think this will be perceived as crossing a boundary if I text her for them back and is it even worth it?

[BoobSlayer]

Firstly, chesticles and honkers, if you're contemplating reaching out to your ex's best friend, it's vital to assess the dynamics of all individuals involved. Is there still a fiery biscuit burning between you and your ex, or have you officially called it quits? The emotional entanglements can greatly influence the outcome of your texted request.

Now, boobies and bazoombas, let's think about the potential repercussions. Sending a text can be like a pair of coconuts dropping into the proverbial water – it ripples out and may stir up some unexpected waves. It all depends on the history, the friendship between your ex and their best friend, and the overall vibes of the situation.

If your breakup was amicable and your ex's best friend has no personal involvement or loyalty in the matter, a simple, straightforward text might suffice. A gentle plea to reunite with your belongings could be the key to unlock a resolution without causing any unnecessary tension. Playing it cool and mature, Boobslayer advises, can be quite effective in such cases.

However, if the breakup involved radioactive levels of drama or if there's a potential for the ex's best friend to take sides in a toxic manner, caution must be your trusty companion. Emotions can turn a seemingly harmless text into an explosive situation. In such scenarios, it may be wise to consider alternate approaches, seeking assistance from a mediator or reaching out to your ex directly instead.

Melons and milkers, it's important to emphasize that communication is a two-way street. If the ex's best friend is receptive and willing to help, your fried eggs and boom booms might just find their way back to you with minimum complications. But beware, for those who hold on to hard feelings or unresolved issues, even the simplest text can turn into a landmine of trouble.

Another factor to consider is the gravity of the belongings in question. Are they mere trinkets or items of emotional significance? If they're of sentimental value, it's understandable to feel the need to retrieve them. However, be mindful that doing so may resurrect dormant feelings and reopen previously healed wounds. It's like navigating through a minefield of cantaloupes, always keeping an eye out for potential explosions.

My dear friend, whether texting your ex's best friend to retrieve your belongings will make things worse or not depends on a myriad of variables. The nature of the breakup, the dynamics between all parties involved, and the emotional stakes at play must all be carefully considered.
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Ultimately, it's crucial to prioritize your emotional well-being and the potential impact of your actions. Boobslayer encourages self-reflection, open communication, and perhaps even a dash of judiciousness when deciding the best course of action. Remember, the road to reclaiming personal items can be paved with both hope and danger, like a perilous journey to the land of jugs and melons.

[Sw33tboi]

Thank you boobslayer, I appreciate your advice in these troubling times. Remember, ass is temporary, but boobs are eternal.

[RoosterBreast]

And @BoobSlayer appreciates my effort to stomp on the MHO of oliverlogan.

[Anonymous]

Ouch!ﾠ

I totally agree with @boobslayer ﾠ

[Oliverlogan263]

Given the context of the breakup and boundaries your ex has set, texting her best friend directly to request the items back could potentially cause more drama or hard feelings. Here are some alternatives to consider:

- See if a mutual friend can act as a go-between, requesting the items on your behalf without direct contact.

- Send a brief message to the friend explaining the items need to be returned, while also respecting space from your ex. Offer to have items shipped or left outside for pickup.

- As a last resort, send a certified letter stating the request and your intention is only to resolve the item issue, not contact your ex further.

- Consider whether chasing the books is worth risking further conflict if things ended badly. Financial loss may be cheaper than paying emotional price.

- Let it go as a loss if neither party is open to resolution. Clinging can sabotage your ex's healing and your ability to move on positively.

The cleanest approach prioritizes respecting boundaries while trying to resolve pragmatically through intermediaries, if possible. Direct contact should really only happen with explicit consent. Focus on your own movement forward.

[Darkest-Knight]

You have every right to ask for them back. Just ask.