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What to text back when your ex says « can we still be friends »
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can we still be friends
What they actually meant
Sometimes sincere, often a way to keep access without the responsibility. The honest answer usually depends on whether you'd still want this person around if there were no history at all.
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Replies you can send
Keep it calm
eventually, yeah. not right now
Hold your ground
We'd send this onei need distance first. i can't go straight to friends
Change the game
i'd rather leave it here. i hope things go well for you
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