This has only happened to me a couple of times in the past 15 years or so, and it's been quite a delight every time. It was just awkward because in addition to being socially awkward to begin with, some of the people I hardly even remembered. One of the times I didn't know how to respond for a while. It took me over 15 months, but eventually I responded with a thumbs-up icon.
That really depends on two things (1) the person’s character and (2) how the relationship ended. If it was all fire and brimstone then obviously not… I’d everything was amicable, then it’s fine to strike up a conversation.
But, fair warning, there are exes-now-friends who end up (A) married or dating someone who gets upset they’re talking to you… OR (B) you could be the “text rebound” person they use as a crutch whenever they break up with someone. (If B… run… it’s a trap.)
I read on here in a post once that people don't like it because it feels like the person is checking up on them.
Now when I text someone to see how they are doing and to let them know you are thinking about them, will they think I am just being nosey? Or will they be glad I contacted them?
I'm indifferent to it. I'll talk with them no problem though. I've even had some pleasant conversations. I don't understand people who hold onto animosity like that. Who cares, you know? If it's truly in the past, let the shit go.
I've had several bitter conflicts with people that I would have a beer with if I saw them again. I don't have any issue with them at all.
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Yes 🙌 I enjoy it. Coz I do it randomly to people I care about and haven’t talked to or seen in a while. It’s a good feeling to be thought about and checked up on.
It’s nice to have people caring for you and showing interest in you, but if it’s an ex, better have no expectations
Exes never happened to me , they rather call the ones before me.😂😂
once an file. exe is broken it can’t run again, I’m not a computer expert.
Yes. Every time my boyfriend texts me it makes my heart skips a beat.
I'm happy , and I always do that myself too.
Generally not. If it's a friend yes, but otherwise it's not what I want.
I don't give my number to associates or co-workers past present or future. I have no exes.
It's a nice surprise to hear from my former colleagues. Sometimes, I look them up too.
I should have said only sometimes 😑 lol. It's kind of cringey and bad, yet I suppose it would depend on the scenario and who and why and for what
I don't message, but people call or email me all the time.
What's wrong with you people? I love to get and give messages out of the blue!
In most cases yes. If they're asking me for money no...
Yes, makes me feel like something new is happenning.
(My life is kinda boring)
I'm a sociopath. I don't know what they hope to gain. I already forgot they existed the second they were out of my circle.
Sure. Because I do the same and it does make you feel like we are friends even though we might not see each other that often.
I did this for quite some time. I hated my self for doing it as well. So no, I don't think I would like it if it was done to me.
That would be nice, but I'm the one asking her how her family is doing, and getting no response
Indifferent unless I still care about him
No, I usually ignore those messages.
Yes, but it hardly ever happens
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