Author: Jessica Lowe

You know that moment. You are lying in bed. Phone in hand. You type a text. Delete it. Type again. Delete again. Because suddenly texting the man you like feels like defusing a tiny emotional bomb. We have all been there. I once spent ten full minutes debating between “Hey” and “Hey you.” Thrilling stuff. Here is the truth. A good text can flip his mood. It can pull him closer. It can turn a boring Tuesday into something he thinks about all day. And no, it does not require being poetic or mysterious or glued to your phone. This…

We have all been there. Phone in hand. Thumb hovering. Brain overthinking. You want to text him something fun, but not try hard. Something teasing, but not awkward. Something that makes him pause, smile, and wonder what you are up to. I once sent a “Guess what I just did” text while standing in line for coffee. He replied in two seconds. I felt powerful. Slightly unhinged. Worth it. Teasing texts are magic when done right. They spark curiosity. They pull him in. They make him want to reply, not because he has to, but because he wants to. And…

You know that moment. You send a cute text. You wait. And wait. Suddenly you are checking your phone like it owes you money. I have been there. Once I sent a flirty message while brushing my teeth, dropped my phone, and still checked it with toothpaste foam everywhere. No shame. Getting his attention does not mean chasing. It means being playful, confident, and just interesting enough to make him smile and reply fast. These messages are not desperate. They are fun. They spark curiosity. They make him feel wanted without pressure. This list is your secret stash. Use it…

We have all been there. You are staring at your phone like it is a crystal ball that might reveal your future. I once spent forty minutes drafting a “casual” text while my pasta water boiled over. I ended up sending a thumbs-up emoji by mistake. It was tragic. We want to be the woman who stays on his mind without looking like we are trying too hard. The goal is to be the best part of his day. Texting is a tool. It is not just for logistics like “pick up milk.” It is for building a vibe. A…

We have all been there. You are sitting on your couch with a half-eaten bag of chips. You are staring at your phone like it is a ticking time bomb. You know the spark is gone. Maybe he is a nice guy, but he talks about his pet turtle for three hours straight. Or maybe he is great, but you just do not feel that “oomph” anymore. I once stayed in a relationship for three extra weeks just because I did not want to ruin his birthday. Then it was his sister’s wedding. Then it was Tuesday. Before I knew…

We have all been there. You are sitting on your kitchen floor at 2:00 AM. You are wearing a hoodie you definitely should have returned by now. One hand is deep in a bag of shredded cheese and the other is scrolling through photos of your ex. It is a cinematic masterpiece of sadness. I once spent three days straight watching documentaries about penguins because their lifelong loyalty made me feel seen. It was a low point. My cat even looked at me with pity. But here is the thing about rock bottom. The lighting is terrible but the view…

You’re sitting there, phone in hand, trying to figure out how to say goodbye to someone you still care about. I’ve been there, deleting and retyping the same message 47 times, wondering if I sound too cold, too clingy, or like I’m auditioning for a Hallmark movie. Here’s the thing: ending things doesn’t have to mean burning bridges or pretending you never cared. Sometimes the healthiest move is a gentle exit that honors what you had without dragging it out. These soft goodbye texts are for when you need to close the chapter but want to leave the door unlocked,…

You know that pit in your stomach when something has to end? I once sat in my car for twenty minutes trying to craft a breakup text that didn’t sound like a robot wrote it. I deleted fifteen drafts. Why is ending things respectfully so hard? Because we’re human, and we actually care about not destroying someone while also protecting ourselves. Here’s the thing. You can end a relationship, situationship, or whatever-ship without being cruel or completely cold. These caring paragraphs let you be honest while acknowledging the good stuff. They’re designed to give closure without false hope, respect without…

So here’s the thing. I once sat on my bathroom floor at 2 AM, mascara streaking down my face, trying to find the perfect words to end things with a guy I genuinely cared about. I typed and deleted about seventeen different messages. Nothing felt right. Everything sounded either too harsh or too wishy-washy. That night taught me something crucial: breakup messages are hard because they actually matter. You’re here because you need to end things with someone who deserves more than a cold “it’s over” text. Maybe it’s a long-term boyfriend, maybe it’s someone you dated for a few…

So there I was, three weeks post-breakup, eating ice cream at 2 AM, drafting my fifteenth unsent letter to my ex. My Notes app looked like a therapy session exploded. The thing is, I never sent those letters. But writing them? Total game-changer. Here’s what nobody tells you about breakups. Sometimes you need to say things that don’t need a response. Not every emotion requires a conversation. These reflective letters aren’t about winning him back or getting closure from him. They’re about giving yourself permission to feel everything without the pressure of his reply. I’ve collected letters that capture what…