This article was co-authored by Connell Barrett and by How.com.vn staff writer, Kira Jan. Connell Barrett is a Relationship Expert and the Founder and Executive Coach of Dating Transformation in New York City. Connell has over five years of experience as an international coach who helps men connect with women by unlocking their best, true, most confident selves. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Dating Sucks but You Don’t,” and has appeared on Good Morning America, the "Today" show, Access Hollywood, and in Best Life, Cosmopolitan, and The Oprah Magazine. In 2019 he was named Datezie.com's “New York City’s Best Male Dating Coach."
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Even months or years after you two broke up, you might find yourself missing your ex-girlfriend and wanting to reach out. But what should you actually say when you text your ex? Whether you’re looking to just check-in, reconnect as friends, or win her back, a thoughtful message can start rebuilding what you’ve lost. We’ve got you covered with 11 different messages you can text your ex-girlfriend, even if it’s been a long time.
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- QuestionWhat do you say to an ex you want back?Connell BarrettConnell Barrett is a Relationship Expert and the Founder and Executive Coach of Dating Transformation in New York City. Connell has over five years of experience as an international coach who helps men connect with women by unlocking their best, true, most confident selves. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Dating Sucks but You Don’t,” and has appeared on Good Morning America, the "Today" show, Access Hollywood, and in Best Life, Cosmopolitan, and The Oprah Magazine. In 2019 he was named Datezie.com's “New York City’s Best Male Dating Coach."
Dating CoachDon't try to make them jealous! Instead, remind them of how it used to be. Focus on the good times, rather than the bad. - QuestionHow do you ask out your ex?Connell BarrettConnell Barrett is a Relationship Expert and the Founder and Executive Coach of Dating Transformation in New York City. Connell has over five years of experience as an international coach who helps men connect with women by unlocking their best, true, most confident selves. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Dating Sucks but You Don’t,” and has appeared on Good Morning America, the "Today" show, Access Hollywood, and in Best Life, Cosmopolitan, and The Oprah Magazine. In 2019 he was named Datezie.com's “New York City’s Best Male Dating Coach."
Dating CoachAsk them out on a single outing, like seeing a movie, having a drink, or hanging out. Don't ask them if they'd like to have your relationship back—that's a big thing to request.
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- ↑ Connell Barrett. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 24 September 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/resolution-not-conflict/201205/how-get-ex-back-5-essential-steps
- ↑ Connell Barrett. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 24 September 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/rediscovering-love/202307/reconnecting-with-an-ex
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/relationships/how-to-rekindle-a-relationship
- ↑ Connell Barrett. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 24 September 2019.
- ↑ Connell Barrett. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 24 September 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stronger-the-broken-places/201308/read-you-apologize-her-or-him
- ↑ Connell Barrett. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 24 September 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-attraction-doctor/202206/how-get-your-ex-back-strategies-reconciling
- ↑ Connell Barrett. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 24 September 2019.
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6051550/
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