Should You Text Your Ex? 5 Things to Ask Yourself First

Let’s not pretend we haven’t all been there.

It’s late. You’re alone. You’ve had a drink—or a memory. And suddenly your thumb hovers over their name in your contacts. Maybe it’s “just to check in.” Maybe you want closure. Maybe you miss the sex, the laughs, or the person you thought they were.

So should you text your ex?

Well… maybe. But probably not.

Before you fire off that “hey…” — ask yourself these five questions. Real questions. The kind that save you from emotional whiplash and regret with a side of tequila shame.