What does it mean when your ex sends you a happy birthday?

This is why a birthday text message from an ex usually doesn’t mean much. It doesn’t mean much whether it’s sent when the clock strikes midnight or if it’s belated. A birthday wish from an ex is just a kind gesture. Your ex wanted to tell you that he or she remembers your birthday and “do the right thing.”

What if someone doesn’t reply to your birthday wishes?

It may be that they didn’t receive the message – not everyone is on their phone or computer 24/7, especially if they are having some sort of birthday celebration. It may be that they are busy or preoccupied, and will eventually respond.

Is it rude to not say happy birthday to an ex?

There’s no such thing as an altruistic “happy birthday!” text when exes are involved. Mostly because an ex can never just say “happy birthday!” and leave it at that. But at the very worst, your birthday — the one day a year it’s totally acceptable to celebrate yourself and be selfish!

Is it messed up to not say happy birthday?

Not wishing someone happy birthday intentionally is a terrible thing to do. Give them the benefit of doubt if you’re not sure it was maliciously intentional. But if you’re certain it was intentional, just return the favor and take a big step away from the narcissist.

What to do when he ignores your birthday?

Tell him in rational, non-accusing way that you would like him to remember and celebrate your birthday next time. Explain how it’s important to you and makes you feel valued. Let him know how happy it makes you when he acknowledges your special day. Lay it all out for him in a very obvious, unambiguous way.

What did my ex Say on my birthday?

“Happy Birthday, Jess,” he wrote. My immediate reaction was, “Don’t you f*cking say my name!” The next phase of emotions included calming myself down and laughing at my own idiocy for going right back to that place. We always give our exes more credit and power than they deserve.

What’s the best way to respond to a birthday text?

But your birthday (or any other holiday, for that matter) is coming up, and you are already anticipating the return. Whether it’s a text or email, it’s best to respond short and abrupt, if you even choose to engage at all. Don’t take the bait and allow yourself to fall into the bear trap.

Why is my ex not responding to my text messages?

It was because her ex was rehearsing for a play. He’s sitting there memorizing his lines and he doesn’t have really the emotional space or capacity to respond to her text messages. Your ex could simply have something else going on in their life.

How to respond when your ex suddenly contacts you?

Don’t force it; just tell yourself that your thoughts are just that – merely thoughts. You are not your brain or your thoughts, you are you. Nothing more, nothing less. As for the actual conversation, just be casual and friendly.

“Happy Birthday, Jess,” he wrote. My immediate reaction was, “Don’t you f*cking say my name!” The next phase of emotions included calming myself down and laughing at my own idiocy for going right back to that place. We always give our exes more credit and power than they deserve.

Do You need Your Ex to be happy?

You do not need him in order to have a happy life. A sign that your ex actually is happy with his life is that he does not feel the need to go out of his way to tell you that he is happy. Someone who is not really happy would go out of their way to try to convince people otherwise.

But your birthday (or any other holiday, for that matter) is coming up, and you are already anticipating the return. Whether it’s a text or email, it’s best to respond short and abrupt, if you even choose to engage at all. Don’t take the bait and allow yourself to fall into the bear trap.

What does it mean when an ex sends you a text message?

You want him to be thinking about you often and remembering you when he looks at a puppy, swing set, or pool table (or whatever makes a feature in your cute background story). However, if it’s an ex sending this message, it’s a sure sign that he’s probably not over you.