@bennylichtenwalner: If you're talking to your ex again after time apart, a friendly reply doesn't tell you much. People are polite when someone reaches out. Keep the first message light, like catching up with an old friend, nothing heavy or emotional. Then don't play it safe. Start teasing them a little and see if they play along, because that shows a level of interest. Talking again and don't want to blow it? DM me THREAD and I'll message you back.