What to text a girl you haven't talked to in a while
Verdict first
Don't apologize for the silence and don't pretend it didn't happen. Send one light message with a specific reason you thought of her. If she bites, move to a plan quickly.
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Give it a reason
"Hey stranger" works sometimes, but a specific hook works better: something you saw, a place you mentioned, a callback to an old joke. It shows she stuck in your head, not that you're scrolling through contacts.
What not to send
A long explanation of why you disappeared, "sorry I've been so busy", or "do you even remember me lol". All of it makes the gap bigger than it is.
If she replies
Catch up for a few messages, then suggest meeting before it fades again:
Verdict
One specific, light message. No apology tour.
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