By the tone of their text, you will be able to tell if they are in a good or bad mood. This will help you better understand what mindset they are in before you get further into the conversation  If their answers are short or one-word, they may not be in the best mood for a long conversation. Try using open-ended questions to get them talking like, "What has been the best part of your week so far?" If they are answering with longer sentences and asking you questions in return, they would most likely be open to a longer discussion and are interested to know your opinions. Keep the conversation at a casual pace by not replying right away. This will also allow you time to plan your response instead of replying with whatever comes to mind first.  If you were not friends prior to the relationship and do not know them especially well, waiting longer than 15 minutes between each text can take the pressure off of the conversation. If you have known the person for a while and had been taking for over 6 months, texting back sooner than 10 minutes after can feel natural and not forced. Make sure to ask them questions in return to keep the conversation going.  For example if they ask how your week is going you could say, "It's going pretty well! I saw a movie I've been dying to see. Do you have anything exciting coming up?" If they are using short answers, consider waiting a few days before attempting the conversation again. Use witty comments to playfully tease your ex. This will show them you are comfortable with them and do not take yourself too seriously.  Remind them of a time when they did something silly in public that you can both look back and laugh about. Try using innuendos that hint at the fact you would like to be more than friends. For example you could say, “I could really use more of your humor in my life." Focus on memories that were enjoyable for both of you. These memories will allow for you both remember the good times you had when you were together.  For example, you could say you recently drove past a restaurant that reminded you of a date you two had there. You could also casually mention a song you heard recently that reminded you of a concert you both attended. Consider mentioning the feelings you had during the occasions you are mentioning. This will prompt them to remember what they were feeling at the time. State that you would like to be in a relationship once again using clear language. Now is the time to be as direct as possible instead of joking and being playful.  Try saying something like "I really miss you Jessica, and I think we could make it work. Will you give me another chance?" You could also try saying "I'm still in love with you Brian, and I want to be with you." There is no suggested amount of time to wait to spring the question. Instead, what's more important is making sure you know your motivation behind asking it. If they responded positively to you mentioning getting back together, talking in person will allow the two of you to talk more deeply about your feelings.  You could say, "I've had a great time talking to you, do you want to get dinner sometime?" If you would prefer a casual environment, you could say, "I would love to hang out sometime. Do you want to grab coffee soon?"

Summary: Read the text carefully to determine your ex's mood. Wait 10 to 15 minutes before replying. Craft a positive response to their message. Try using flirty or teasing language. Steer the conversation to your relationship by bringing up positive memories. Bring up your desire to get back together casually if the conversation is going well. Ask your ex on a date to pop the question in person.


Look at the bite to evaluate how severe the victim's condition is. Check for signs such as bruising, punctured skin, bleeding, and objects stuck in the wound. The more severe the bruising or bleeding looks, the worse the bite is.  A bite that shows only minor scratching and irritation to the skin is likely not serious. It should be cleaned with soap and warm water and monitored as it heals, but likely will not need medical attention. A severe bite that may need additional attention will include either rapid heavy bruising of unbroken skin, heavy or uncontrollable bleeding of broken skin, multiple punctures to the skin, or an object such as a tooth stuck in the skin. If possible, try to quickly identify the type of animal that caused the bite. Naturally venomous reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids may or may not be de-fanged, and dogs with strong jaws such as pitbulls and rottweilers may be able to cause greater immediate injury.  If the pet was not yours, ask the owner what type of animal the pet was, down to the species or breed. If you don’t know if a certain type of exotic pet is venomous, quickly search online or call a local vet’s office to see if they have anymore information. A little bleeding is common with many pet bites, but rapid or uncontrollable bleeding can quickly become problematic. Look at the bite site to see if blood is slowly pushing out of the injury, or if there is a fast flow or heavy squirts of blood.  Regardless of how much blood is being lost, try to stop excess blood flow by elevating the injury and applying pressure to the wound when possible. Use medical gauze or a towel to keep the blood from getting on others. If you notice blood loss, it is important to act quickly to slow the loss and seek medical attention. After you get the bleeding under control, you need to see a doctor right away. If you can’t stop the bleeding within 10 minutes, then call 911. A loss of as little as 15 percent of a person’s blood can have negative side effects. A pet bite that breaks the skin will likely cause some form of discomfort. However, extreme pain may be an indicator of problems under the surface such as hemorrhaging or a broken bone. Check with the bite victim to see if they feel any identifiable discomfort under the broken skin. You may also test levels of pain by applying very gentle pressure to the affected area. If the bite victim has an extreme reaction to a normal touch, that may indicate trauma under the skin. If the bite was accompanied by other force, such as the pet knocking the person down or pushing them into a wall, look for other potential injuries such as serious bruising, a concussion, or other breaks and tears in the skin. Even if the bite is not serious, accompanying injuries may be.  Additional injuries may be especially common when a larger animal such as a large-breed dog bites a child or an already injured individual. Signs of additional trauma may include pain or swelling at a point of impact, broken skin and/or bleeding, or heavy bruising on an impacted area. If you notice any signs of physical trauma, do not wait to see if more problems appear. Seek medical attention at a clinic or emergency room. Let the doctors know everything you can about the bite, including what type of animal caused it, when it happened, and any pain or symptoms that the bite victim has reported. You should seek emergency medical treatment if:   the bite is from a severe attack. there is heavy bleeding. there is injury to the face, eyes or scalp. the bite is from a stray pet or household pet that has not or may not have received rabies protection.
Summary: Determine the severity of the bite. Identify the type of animal. Look for loss of blood. Evaluate pain levels. Find any additional injuries. Seek immediate medical treatment.