Hi Samantha,

You absolutely did the right thing long term by breaking up with him. The timing could have been a lot better. Ideally it would have occurred, in, say, October or May when there are no major holidays. But what’s done is done.

I wouldn’t block him, but I wouldn’t hold his hand, either. By wishing him a Happy Birthday: it could be seen as pity, as you coming back, met with anger, met with sadness (especially if he was having a good time and forgetting about you when you send the text), etc. By remaining silent it might help him to see that this breakup is REAL.

I would text less often than he texts you, and always keep your responses shorter. Then slowly fade away.

Good Luck!

Inky