Ex Fiancee Contacted Me After 5 Months Of No Contact

In this episode of Coach Corey Wayne's video coaching newsletter, a military service member named Bob shares that his ex-fiancée reached out after five months of no contact, wishing him a birthday and expressing interest in returning his belongings. Coach Corey analyzes the text exchange, noting that while she claims financial constraints prevent her from visiting, she hasn’t actually sent back his items—suggesting she may be testing his interest rather than fully moving on. Corey emphasizes that her failure to return the items, despite saying she wants to, indicates emotional ambivalence and potential lingering feelings. He praises Bob for maintaining a strong, indifferent stance—refusing to engage in friendship or small talk unless romance is on the table—thereby preserving his power in the dynamic. The episode concludes with Corey reinforcing the principle that the strongest negotiating position is being able to walk away and mean it, and he encourages Bob to stay patient and let her actions reveal her true intentions.