Breakups are tough, but reconciliation can be even tougher. Whether it’s a heartfelt WhatsApp essay or a dramatic public gesture, here are some over-the-top ways to apologise and convince your ex to give things another shot.
The midnight WhatsApp epistle
Everyone who’s tried to get their ex back knows this move. It’s 2 a.m., and their phone lights up with a message so long it could pass for a novel. It usually starts with, “I’ve been up thinking…” and spirals into a detailed analysis of where things went wrong, coupled with poetic declarations of love.
For maximum effect, attach screenshots of old chats or photos to trigger that sweet, sweet nostalgia.
The emotional voice note
If typed-out words won’t cut it, the emotional voice note is your next best option. Recorded in a quiet room, with deep sighs, sniffles, and long pauses to emphasise sincerity, it is designed to melt the coldest of hearts
You can even send multiple voice notes in quick succession, creating an unintentional podcast of apology.
The friend-as-mediator strategy
Why do the dirty work yourself when you can enlist a mutual friend to plead your case? This strategy works best when the friend delivers lines like, “You know Femi really loves you, right?” and “She hasn’t eaten since this whole thing started.”
Sometimes, your friend might add their own freestyle: “You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to them; please don’t let pride ruin this.” Whether it works or not depends on your ex’s tolerance for third-party involvement sha.
The social media subtweet
For the dramatic apologisers, social media is your stage. Start with cryptic tweets like, “Some people don’t realise what they have until it’s gone,” or outright pleas on Instagram stories: “To the one who got away, I’m sorry for everything.”
If your ex doesn’t respond, switch to creating a TikTok video montage of your best moments together. Publicity might not fix the relationship, but it’s guaranteed to spark conversation.
The playlist of regret
When words fail, let music do the talking. Curate a playlist filled with heartbreak anthems and love songs that scream regret.
Call the playlist “Take Me Back” or “I Miss Us” and load it with tracks like Westlife’s “Fool Again” or Adele’s “Someone Like You.” Send the playlist link with a message like, “Every song reminds me of you.” It’s corny but sometimes effective.
The grand public gesture
This is for those who believe in “go big or go home”. Pull grand romantic gestures like surprising them at their workplace with flowers, a handwritten apology note, or even hiring a saxophonist to play their favourite song.
It’s the stuff of rom-coms, but be sure your ex is one who appreciates PDAs before you go down this route.
