Tessa ReneeThere’s nothing quite like an ex who pops back up in your inbox and immediately reminds you why you left. The worst ones? They text like it’s still 2009, complete with abbreviations, over-the-top emojis, and energy that feels stuck in homeroom.
You know the type:
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“Heyy, wyd ;)” yea, extra y’s, extra cringe.
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Random song lyrics as if we’re still updating our MySpace pages.
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“Miss u <3” umm no punctuation, no growth, no self-awareness.
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And of course, the all-caps apology paragraph that looks like it was typed on a Sidekick.
It’s not just the format, it’s the mindset. Texting like a middle schooler screams immaturity, like they haven’t evolved past the days of sneaking a Nokia under the desk. And when it comes from an ex? It’s even more of a reminder that while you’ve grown, they’re still stuck in the same old patterns.
Here’s the truth: if the only thing that’s changed since middle school is their phone model, don’t entertain it. Some conversations should stay in the archives right next to AIM chats and flip phones.
Tessa’s Final Thought:
If your ex texts like they’re still in study hall, leave them on read—permanently.
Disclaimer:
This series is for entertainment and perspective. Growth is attractive, don’t recycle old habits (or old flames).
Tessa Renee
