The 6 stages of recovery:

  1. Step Back
  2. Rebuild Yourself
  3. Clarity Check
  4. Reopen Contact
  5. Clarity Conversation
  6. Start Fresh

Stage 4: Reconnect Strategically

July 2025

The silence worked. Now what? It's time to test the waters.

The best way to reopen contact is through a series of small, low-pressure moves that rebuild trust.

Use these guides to plan your first outreach without killing your chances.

Learn how to reopen contact successfully:

Stage 4: Reopen Contact / Should You Text

Stage 4: Reopen Contact / How to Talk

Stage 4: Reopen Contact / Ways to Reconnect

Stage 4: Reopen Contact / After No Contact

Stage 4: Reopen Contact / Text Them Back

Stage 4: Reopen Contact / Blocked

Stage 4: Reopen Contact / What to Text

Stage 4: Reopen Contact / Mixed Signals