How do I tell my ex to stop texting me?

@jen20619 (1300)
Ireland
December 23, 2006 5:18pm CST
My ex and I broke up a few months ago.At first I was sad about this but time healed.After afew weeks he asked me back I didnt want to as I had moved on .Although I still care about him.I realise hes not the right guy for me.He continues to text me.I would prefer we went our own separate ways as him contacting me is just opening an old wound.How do I ask him to move on too and stop texting me up?
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
23 Dec 06
I dont own a cell or anything of the sort so I'm not familiar with it all but isnt there a block feature of some kind? If not and being polite doesnt work...get mean..sounds harsh but if thats the only thing that may get to him then what choice do you have ya know..
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@ArsonCuff (3114)
• United States
24 Dec 06
To those who say "tell himstraight out"..actually that doesn't work in many cases...maybe you already have told him..if he is still clinging on what you say won't matter to him it is stuck in his mind....so basically the change your phone number idea looks like the simple and easiest solution
• United States
24 Dec 06
Good point, that doesn't work on the ones that refuse to let go.
@Chapman15 (1492)
• United States
24 Dec 06
I agree, there's a few girls that I feel that I let get away... When I've talked to them they were nice and somehow I took it as an invitation to text/call them again... The best way is to be cold hearted and not respond, so that he gets the point!
@sharon613 (2321)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Just come right out with it and don't beat around the bush.
@momknows (284)
• United States
24 Dec 06
Alot of times when you come right out and say it you make the problem worse, more calls, texts, etc. I would start by ignoring the messages and if that doesn't work change my number.
• Singapore
24 Dec 06
the only way is to change to a new mobile phone if you can...i've done that once, and it's the end of all problem as he wouldnt know how to contact you anymore. If you cant change the number, then i guess you will have to send him a message, asking him not to text you anymore and see whether he listen to you or not.
@bugbaby (1787)
• Indonesia
24 Dec 06
I'm agree with this one. I think this is the best way to go away from your X
@ssgucluck (107)
• India
24 Dec 06
just say on his face not to sms u any more
@cloud9 (176)
• Philippines
24 Dec 06
You can just ignore the messages he's sending you and hopefully he'll get the idea that you are no longer interested in getting back with him. If he keeps bothering you, then you can change your number.
@acosjo (1903)
• Canada
24 Dec 06
How about this.... "Could you please stop texting me? Thank you very much.". See this way you let him know exactly what you want him to know, however, you're doing it in a nice, civilized way. Let me know how it goes.
@acosjo (1903)
• Canada
24 Dec 06
Dress - Dress
Also, make sure you don't wear this dress!Then he'll really be texting you.
@playgirl (1359)
• Philippines
27 Feb 07
it is good to tell im the truth for him to get away with you as early as possible before its too late. anyway tell him in a nice way.. just be possitive...
• United States
24 Dec 06
I would tell him just what you said there. You still care for for him but you two are better offa s just friends, if that. If he still texts you and stuff then try and block his number or just ignore them. Good luck
• Philippines
25 Feb 07
well if you would like to get rid of him, then change your cellphone number. or if you wish not to change your number, then just don't text back, ignore his messages or delete it. just continue with your life, and do not bother about him...
@123456_ (1052)
• Philippines
23 Dec 06
dont tell it, do it.change ur no. or turn your fone off for a while so that he wont be able to reach you. these guys are insane they're thinking that its that easy! or if you're the type of person that wants everything to be clear tell it right on his face for sure he would never ever attempt to call or text again.
• United States
24 Dec 06
Actually I agree right here. I know I was getting harrassed by text by an ex girlfriend. I told Verizon Wireless what was going on and they changed my number for free. Try that :-) Good Luck
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
25 Dec 06
its easy just change your sim i think..on that way you wont be able to recieve any messages
@natuser28 (907)
• United States
24 Dec 06
won't u try getting a new phone.
• United States
24 Dec 06
I am very blunt about stuff like that and I would probably just call and tell him to quit texting me because I have moved on with my life and don't care to hear from him anymore.
• Philippines
17 Jan 07
i think telling him directly (in a nice way)of what you really want would be the best thing.
@chaptermm (730)
• United States
24 Dec 06
You can ask him this is best way i think
@humaaaa (1386)
• Pakistan
24 Dec 06
If you really care about him than any of the ideas posted here will be failed. If you block his number from receiving his calls or messages any more or you change your number or may be you switch of you cell for couple days or may be months, this wont work out for you because it will make him sad and you won't feel good by doing this. You can also straight away tell him not to call you but this isn't a better idea as well. I will suggest you to wait for some time and let him realize that what he is doing is not good. He might get someother girl friend for whom he may quit texting you. Or the other idea could be slowly give him some hints that you don't feel comfortable reading his messages on your phone.
• United States
24 Dec 06
i think u should just tell him that u love him, but ur not in love with him, and if that dont work then,block his number!
• United States
24 Dec 06
It seems like you are a polite woman. I would text him back and tell him to not send any more text messages as they will not be read and only deleted. That should tell him not only to stop texting you but that things are finally over.
@albs00 (36)
• United States
24 Dec 06
You tell him you have moved on and also say stop texting me. You could change your number I think. I am not really into texting.
@tigran00 (24)
24 Dec 06
there's not just telling the one that you dont like or want any texts from them. you just need to ignore. after a while, i mean 2-3 weeks, he should understand and stop texting you and get over the fact that you dont want to be with him any more. or you should meet with him, explain him about ur feelings, that you dont have any, and then send him far from u :)