Sender: Ex

How to respond when your ex says: "You up?"

Pre-analyzed with ParseIntent. Below is the psychological read, the exact tactics used, and three tactical responses ranked by fit.

Ex · Incoming message

You up?

Ambiguous Inquiry

Diagnosis

The sender is testing the waters, looking for a low-investment way to initiate contact and gauge your availability/receptivity. The power dynamic is neutral, but the sender is subtly trying to regain some influence by initiating contact without a clear purpose.

Emotional charge · low

De-escalate

I'm around. What's up?

Hold the Line

Best fit

Why do you ask?

Pivot

Just finishing up some work. How's your week been?

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