: Give both parties space (often 30 days or more) to process emotions without the pressure of constant communication.
: Use "brilliance in brevity." Send a short, low-pressure text or letter that focuses on a shared positive memory or update rather than an emotional dump.
Once you are in a stable emotional state, you can begin testing the waters.
: Give both parties space (often 30 days or more) to process emotions without the pressure of constant communication.
: Use "brilliance in brevity." Send a short, low-pressure text or letter that focuses on a shared positive memory or update rather than an emotional dump.
Once you are in a stable emotional state, you can begin testing the waters.