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What to text back when your ex says « still awake? »

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still awake?

Late-night reach

What they actually meant

The hour is the message. This isn't about catching up, it's about being lonely and reaching for something familiar. Nothing said after midnight changes anything by morning.

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Replies you can send

Keep it calm

i am, but i'm heading to bed

Hold your ground

i'd rather not do this at 2am

Change the game

We'd send this one

if it matters, text me tomorrow

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