Responding to a message like that can be sensitive, and it's important to consider your feelings and the context of the breakup. Here are a few potential approaches:
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Honest and Direct: "It's not that I don't like you; I just need some space to process everything after we broke up."
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Reassuring: "I still care about you, but I think it's important for both of us to move on in our own ways."
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Open the Dialogue: "I didn't mean to give you that impression. Can we talk about how we both feel post-breakup?"
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Boundary Setting: "It's not that I dislike you. I just think it's best for us to have some distance right now."
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Acknowledging the Feelings: "I understand why you might feel that way. Breakups are hard, and it’s complicated for both of us."
Choose a response that feels right for you and maintains your boundaries while being respectful to their feelings.