FLQ LIFESTYLE
RULE 2:
RULE 1: DON’T RESPOND
IMMEDIATELY
EXPRESS YOUR
Let’s assume you’re waiting for your love
FEELINGS
interest to pick you up for a date, and you
suddenly and unexpectedly get a text saying
POLITELY
it’s not gonna happen tonight, or ever, in
fact. No one would blame you for being a That said, be honest about how
tad angry. You’d be tempted to write back you feel. If you weren’t that into
immediately; no doubt a sarky hot blast.
Don’t. Calm down first. Take a long shower
or go for a run. Don’t get drunk, go to their
house, and have screaming match. You’ll feel
like a fool when you sober up.
them, just write back a polite
thanks for the good times and
see you around . If your
relationship was more intense
and you’ve been blindsided, say
so in diplomatic terms. If what
has disappointed you is the
breakup via text, say so.
RULE 3: CHECK YOUR REPLY
MESSAGES WITH A FRIEND
Having a friend who is honest with you has never been more important than at
this time. Think carefully about which friend to call to honestly assess your
proposed reply. Choose the one who’ll tell you frankly you’ll sound a bit psycho
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if you send this message.