Is it normal to talk to your ex?
Depends.It depends
Yes, it’s normal to talk to an ex, but whether it’s a good idea depends on how the relationship ended and what you both want now. It works best when the contact feels clear and respectful rather than confusing or painful.
Lots of people stay in touch with an ex, especially if they share friends, responsibilities, or a genuinely friendly connection. Others prefer a clean break, and that’s normal too.
The useful question is how talking to them affects you. If it keeps reopening the breakup, blurs boundaries, or creates tension with a current partner, you may want to be clearer about what contact feels okay—or take some space. If it feels comfortable and everyone’s on the same page, there’s no rule that exes have to be strangers.