If Your Ex Contacts You Years Later, Here’s What It Means
1. They’re feeling nostalgic.
If they just say hi or see how you are after some years of breakup, it could very well be because they’ve been thinking about you. They were probably reminiscing on the good times and felt compelled to reach out because of it. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean they still have feelings for you. It could just be that they felt a bit of tenderness or care for you and wanted to check in to see how life’s treating you.
2. They want to get back together.
They may still have feelings for you. Maybe they suddenly realized that you’re the one that got away and that they want to give it another go. If you just recently went public with a new relationship when your ex reaches out, it’s likely this event that predicated their call or text.
3. They want to be friends.
To try and maintain a friendship with your ex, immediately after a breakup is a very bad time. Both of you need time to heal, to work through what happened, and to grow away from each other. How long this process takes depends on the person, and it’s possible your ex is contacting you years later because they’re finally in that place.
4. They want to apologize for their part in the breakup.
You may wonder why it took them so long. Who knows? Maybe they’re finally in therapy like you always suggested and finally realized they treated you like crap. They want to make amends and apologize even though years have passed.
5. They need something from you.
When your ex contacts you years later, they might be trying to call in a favor. Whether they want to connect because they’re trying to get a job at your company or they’re hoping you can lend them some cash, they may have an ulterior motive.
