You broke up with your ex a few months ago, and life has slowly been returning back to normal. It was far from easy, and the breakup left some pretty bad emotional scars. You’ve been keeping busy, focusing on self-improvement, rebuilding your confidence, and rediscovering who you are.
For the most part, the healing process was going well until one quiet evening you got a text from your ex asking how you are doing.
In that instant, a bunch of questions popped up in your mind. Why now? What do they want? Are they trying to get back together? Or are they just looking for closure?
A part of you might be curious about their life and another part worried that this could stir up unresolved emotions.
There’s also some fear – fear of getting drawn back into something you worked so hard to move on from.
So, how should you respond? Or should you respond at all?
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How to Respond to an Ex Asking How You Are?
1. “I’m doing well, thank you. Hope you’re doing fine too.”
2. “Appreciate your concern. However, I think it’s best we continue with no contact.”
3. “Life moves on. I’m doing pretty good.”
4. “It feels strange to hear from you, but I’m managing just fine.”
5. “I am focused on moving forward and you should do the same.”
6. “I’m good, thanks.”
7. “Like everyone else, I have my ups and downs.”
8. “I took some time, but now I am stronger and healthier than before.”
9. “I’m doing well but I don’t see the need for us to keep checking in on each other.”
10. “I’m okay”.
11. “Thanks for asking but I don’t think it’s appropriate for us to keep in touch.”
12. “I’ve had better days, but I’m working through it.”
13. “I prefer not to share personal details about my life. Hope you understand.”
14. “Thank you for checking in. I’m doing well.”
15. “I am living my best life right now, how about you?”
16. “Let’s not go into personal territories.”
17. “My life is improving day by day since we broke up.”
18. “I’m not comfortable sharing this information.”
19. “Didn’t expect to hear from you. I’d rather not answer.”
20. “As they say, life goes on.”
21. “I’m better off now, thanks for asking.”
22. “We all have good and bad days, don’t we?”
23. “Thank you for asking, but I feel it best we maintain our distance.”
24. “Trying to heal and move on.”
25. “Surprised to hear from you. I prefer not answering though.”
26. “Why do you ask?”
27. “Things could be better, but they could also be worse.”
28. “Can’t complain. Life goes on, as it should.”
29. “Not sure why you want to know, but I’m doing okay.”
30. “I don’t think I need to answer that question.”
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31. “We are past the point of checking up on each other, aren’t we?”
32. “My world is more peaceful now. Thanks for asking though.”
33. “Great! How about you?”
34. “There’s a lot going on right now, but I’m managing.”
35. “I believe it’s none of your business anymore.”
36. “Living life to the fullest!”
37. “I’m doing better than I’ve ever been.”
38. “Not your concern anymore, but thanks for asking.”
39. “I appreciate your concern, but let’s keep the past in the past.”
40. “I’d appreciate it more if we respected our boundaries.”
41. “Things are looking up!”
42. “Blooming like a flower on a fresh spring day.”
43. “Living, learning, and loving life.”
44. “Life is treating me well, thank you.”
45. “Thank you. I’m doing well and hope the same for you.”
46. “Considering we’re exes, does it matter?”
47. “The past is behind us. Let’s not dig up old memories.”
48. “I’m at peace with myself and my life now.”
49. “Life is full of surprises. Living one day at a time!”
50. “I am happy. That’s all you need to know.”
51. “I’m doing just fine. And you?”
52. “Living my life as usual.”
53. “Probably better than you expect.”
54. “Do we have to do this?”
55. “Why does it matter? We are exes for a reason.”
56. “I am satisfied with my life. What about you?”
57. “I’m not interested in revisiting our past.”
58. “Circumstances change and people change. Life goes on!”
59. “We parted ways for a reason, remember?”
60. “Why would you be interested?”
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61. “I am not the same person you left.”
62. “I have been through a lot, but I’m definitely doing fine.”
63. “You don’t need to know.”
64. “I don’t think we need to keep tabs on each other.”
65. “I’d prefer not to get into that right now.”
66. “Do you really want to play this game?”
67. “Why does it matter to you? We’re no longer together.”
68. “I am just going with the flow.”
69. “Things are going well. Now, let’s move on!”
70. “This conversation isn’t necessary, is it?”
71. “Can’t complain, life’s treating me well.”
72. “What is done is done; let’s move on!”
73. “I see no point in having this conversation.”
74. “My life is moving in the right direction, thank you.”
75. “Recovering from our past, living my best life.”
76. “No complaints. Life’s good.”
77. “I feel better than I’ve felt in a long time.”
78. “I hope you’re doing well too.”
79. “Doing great. Thanks for checking in.”
80. “Being single has been surprisingly liberating.”
81. “Better than ever.”
82. “Better without you.”
83. “Honestly, I feel relieved since we broke up.”
84. “Thanks, I’m doing well. Let’s not make this a habit though.”
85. “Enjoying being single.”
86. “Better off without you, thanks for asking.”
87. “I’m doing much better!”
88. “I’m good. You don’t have to worry about me anymore.”
89. “Appreciate the concern but I would rather not talk.”
90. “I’m better now that things have ended between us.”
91. “Not missing you as much as you think.”
92. “I’m trying to move on from our past.”
93. “Still single but happier than ever.”
94. “Finally at peace with everything that happened between us.”
95. “Things have been better without you in my life.”
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