Today’s Text My Ex:
“I’m not continuing this conversation if it becomes hostile.”
Why this works:
This message doesn’t invite debate. It doesn’t escalate it, doesn’t defend, justify, or explain.
It simply states the condition for access to you.
You’re not threatening.
You’re not punishing.
You're protecting your peace and your nervous system.
Hostility doesn’t earn more access.
It earns less.
This boundary tells your ex:
“You don’t get to speak to me however you want just because we share a child.”
Use this when:
• Messages become disrespectful
• You’re being blamed or baited
• You feel your body go into fight/flight
• The conversation shifts from problem-solving to power struggle
Reminder:
You don’t need to wait until you’re at your breaking point.Boundaries are most powerful before you explode.
💬 DISCUSSION PROMPT:
What’s the hardest conversation for you to walk away from — and why?