My ex texted me that he bought a gift for me when we were together and wants me to take it . So shall I buy something as I thought to gift him when we were together?

Ans: Dear Poorna,
You can tell him for sure; but not as a complaint or to make him feel inadequate.
Instead...
You can say: Hey, it will be nice if you can gift me something little sometime; it will make me feel nice!"
Also understand, maybe the way he expresses love is different like maybe he does little things for you or he says it verbally...each of us are wired differently to share and receive love.
It would be great if you could acknowledge this difference and appreciate him for the little things that he says or does for you. (I assume that he does because you haven't mentioned that he doesn't).
Appreciation for your man can go a long way in sustaining and growing relationships.

All the best!

Ans: If your intention is purely friendly and you genuinely want to wish him well without any expectations or hidden motives, it might be okay but you have to be prepared for outcome chances are he may not reply you back and could cause some kind of unhappiness so i would suggest you to take this side into consideration if you are wishing him. If you believe that wishing him a happy birthday is something you can do without causing emotional distress, and it aligns with your intentions, then it's okay to send a brief and friendly message. However, if you're uncertain or feel that it might negatively impact your emotional state, it's perfectly acceptable to focus on your own healing and well-being instead.

Ans: Dear Anonymous,

I can understand your dilemma. While your intentions might be pure, I would still suggest you not contact him. Since he has left, let him be in the past and try to move forward. Why am I suggesting against it? Well, it sounds very simple; you just want to wish him as a friend. But what if he replies and you realize that you weren't emotionally ready for it? It might distress you or bring back unwanted emotions.

Ultimately, the decision is yours to make but since you are unsure, it might be best to not reach out and stick to the side of caution. Focus on your own growth and healing and with time, these feelings will diminish in intensity.

Ans: Dear Anonymous,

I can understand your dilemma. While your intentions might be pure, I would still suggest you not contact him. Since he has left, let him be in the past and try to move forward. Why am I suggesting against it? Well, it sounds very simple; you just want to wish him as a friend. But what if he replies and you realize that you weren't emotionally ready for it? It might distress you or bring back unwanted emotions.

Ultimately, the decision is yours to make but since you are unsure, it might be best to not reach out and stick to the side of caution. Focus on your growth and healing and with time, these feelings will diminish in intensity.

Best Wishes!