When We Match

Quiz

Should you reach out to your ex?

Seven quick questions about timing, how it ended, and what you’re really hoping for. It can’t tell you how they feel — nothing can — but it can help you see where you stand.

Question 1 of 7

How long ago did it end?

How this quiz works

The questions look at the things that most often decide whether reaching out goes well: how much time has passed, why the relationship ended, whether either of you is with someone new, and whether you could handle any answer — including silence. If they’ve asked you not to contact them, the answer is always to respect that.

It’s a way to think it through, not a verdict. For a fuller take, read Should I text my ex? An honest way to decide.