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National Text Your Ex Day
National Text Your Ex Day is here on October 30! We know it's a little controversial but it's just a lighthearted holiday so don't think too much.
Whether you parted with your ex on good or bad terms, this day is to put water under the bridge and appreciate the good things you have in your life today. It’s a chance to reflect on past relationships, offer closure, or simply reconnect in a positive way. However, it’s important to weigh the emotional impact and potential outcomes before deciding to participate.
Nobody knows who started this day but it apparently emerged on social media in in the early 2010s.
Celebrate National Text Your Ex Day
Send Your Ex a Kind and Thoughtful Text
On this day, send your ex a kind and thoughtful text to know about their well-being. It also might be your chance to reconnect with the person you didn't part on good terms with. However, it also depends on the nature and reason of your breakup.
Show Gratitude
We understand that you are no longer with the person anymore so it might be awkward and it's perfectly normal to hesitate but you also have to acknowledge the good times you shared as well as the lessons learned. This National Text Your Day, don't forget to show gratitude for closure and positivity.
Reconnect as Friends
Once again, this completely depends on the nature of your relationship and breakup. If you feel like enough time has passed and you have healed and you feel like you can stay friends without any complications, go ahead and offer them a hand of friendship.
Send a Birthday Reminder
If their birthday is coming up, you can use this day to wish them an early happy birthday or remind them you remember.It's the oldest trick in the book!
Offer Support
You never know when somebody needs help or support so don't hesitate to offer support. You can send a text like "Hi, texting you to know how have you been. Also wanted to let you know that if you need any help or support, I'm here."
Don't Text, Just Reflect
Although it's National text Your Ex Day, you don't need to necessarily celebrate this day by texting your ex. Sometimes, the best way to celebrate is to let go entirely. Reflect on the past, acknowledge the lessons learned, and move forward without reaching out.
Famous Ex Couples Who are Friends Now
- Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston
- Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
- Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield
- Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
- Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder
- Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz
- Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr
- Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow
- Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas
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National Text Your Ex Day - Next years
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