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I am a firm believer in NC as a healing tool but I also don't think one size fits all & NC is always the best response. I also think it is a terrible idea if kids are involved.

 

When the topic is discussed, many people seem to believe that if you have futher contact with an EX -- be it a request to get back together, good wishes on a birthday or holiday or even a snide remark as a parting shot that you are giving up your power, letting them win & ruining your future.

 

I think there's a middle ground. I think it can be healing & empowering for the hurt person to toss off one final shot, to get the last word so to speak. I think for some people a more gradual dissolution of the realtionship works better for them & helps to come to terms with the fact that it was over.

 

What do you think?

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The trouble is that final shot / last word will most likely not be the final shot / last word. The ex will no doubt respond to it. What then?

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If the speaker has said all that they need to say, then there is no need to respond.

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Nice theory. Doubt it would work like that in practice.

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