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shortone319
shortone319 asked in Family & RelationshipsSingles & Dating · 1 decade ago

Should I or shouldn't I?

My ex,who I haven't talked to in over 2 years, has a very sick grandmother (and I think she may have passed but I'm not sure) and I just want to write him a quick email saying that I'm sorry and I hope that his family are doing well.

Should I? I'm very nervous about it. I don't want him to think anything of it other than me being sympathetic. He just broke up with his girlfriend and I don't want him to think I'm trying to get with him, because that's the last thing I want.

What would you do? If you would do it, how would you word the email?

Update:

My friend (also one of his ex's...and they're not really on good terms either) sent him a quick message and he wrote her back and was very pleasant about it.

So maybe if I gain the courage I can do the same.

Update 2:

Well I got up the courage to type it just need to find the courage to push send lol...here's what is says...

Hey *name*

I'm a little nervous writing this but I just wanted to say that I heard about your grandma and I wanted to say that I hope you and the family are doing okay. Sucks that it's during the holidays and all.

I had a few scary moments with my grandma (mama) this year so I know how it feels. Just gotta enjoy the time we've got with them because you just never know.

That's all I wanted to say. Hope everyone is doing alright.

-Kelly

Update 3:

So I sent it to him and he was a total *** about it. He yelled at me about having fake sympothy and that where was it for his ex that he broke up with (and that's a totally different story). I wish I wouldn't have sent it but I just wanted to share that I was thinking about the family.

Oh well.

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  • Enlightened One
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    There is something to be said for good manners so yes...a short note sending your best is fine. keep it short and sweet. Avoid saying anything other than your best wishes. Remember...he was an EX for a reason...you sure don't want him to think you are again interested.

    I would simply say... Hi, I just heard about your G-ma. I am so sorry to hear she isn't doing well. Give her my best.

    Best wishes,

    ........

  • rare2findd
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    You can send him a very informal card, with a personal note that he has your sympathy. End it by saying "Your friend always"

    Do not say

    "Love" (even if you still love him)

    (humm- better make sure she 'passed' - if not, just write something short (as in other answers) on a plain card).

  • chrisjj003
    1 decade ago

    I would....... Hey I heard about your grandmother. I know you and your family are going through a difficult time right now. I just wanted to extend my sympathy. You are in my prayers...... Keep it short and sweet.

  • Tom
    1 decade ago

    send it. at his moment he probably just wants to know some cares

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    yes

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