Scenario index

20 scripts for hard conversations

Pick your exact situation, choose a tone, and copy a message you can send now without overexplaining.

Quick access

Category coverage

Pick a category first, then compare scripts inside that section. This is the fastest way to find your exact scenario.

Library overview

What is in this library?

The scenarios library includes 20 practical text guides for boundary-setting, respectful rejection, relationship clarity, and professional communication.

Each guide includes tone options (gentle, standard, firm), ready-to-send scripts, and follow-up replies for common pushback patterns.

Quick workflow

How to choose a scenario quickly

Use this flow when you need a calm, clear response and do not want to keep rewriting your message.

  1. Pick the conflict type that matches what is happening right now.
  2. Choose the tone that fits urgency: gentle, standard, or firm.
  3. Send one script with light edits and use one follow-up if needed.

Scenarios FAQ

Common questions before choosing a script.

How do I choose the right scenario?

Start with the conflict pattern that best matches your conversation. If two feel close, open both and pick the script with the clearest boundary line.

Can I edit the scripts before sending?

Yes. The scripts are templates. Keep the boundary and next step intact, then adjust names, timing, and context so it sounds natural for you.

Which tone should I use first?

Use standard tone first in most cases. Switch to gentle when the relationship is sensitive, or firm when your limit has already been ignored.

What if someone pushes back after my message?

Each guide includes follow-up replies. Use one follow-up that repeats your boundary without adding new arguments.

Need one message you can send now?

Start with the 30-second quiz for fast guidance, or jump straight to a category and pick the closest scenario.

Dating

fwb boundaries

FWB Boundaries: What to Text

Boundary texts for FWB situations: expectations, communication, and limits.

Open guide

late night texting

He Only Texts at Night? What to Say

Ready-to-send texts for when someone only messages at night. Keep it clear without drama.

Open guide

ask consistency

How to Ask for Consistency in Dating (Text Examples)

Clear texts to request consistency, communication, and mutual effort.

Open guide

what are we

How to Ask What Are We Over Text

Text templates to ask relationship status directly, without sounding desperate.

Open guide

decline hookup

How to Decline a Hookup Politely (Text Scripts)

Respectful texts to decline hookups while staying clear and safe.

Open guide

define relationship

How to Define the Relationship Over Text

Text scripts to define the relationship without sounding needy or aggressive.

Open guide

moving too fast

How to Say This Is Moving Too Fast Over Text

Use these texts to set pace and protect your comfort in early dating.

Open guide

set boundaries

How to Set Boundaries Over Text (Examples)

Boundary text examples for dating, friends, and exes. Gentle to firm versions.

Open guide

need space

I Need Space Text Message Examples

Text templates to ask for space clearly while reducing conflict.

Open guide

not ready relationship

Not Ready for a Relationship? What to Text

Message templates to say you are not ready, kindly and clearly.

Open guide

polite rejection

Polite Rejection Texts That Do Not Sound Mean

Copy-paste rejection texts that are respectful, short, and final.

Open guide

mixed signals

What to Text When He Gives Mixed Signals (Copy-Paste Scripts)

Use these clear text scripts when he is hot-and-cold. Gentle, direct, and firm options you can send now.

Open guide

Friends

overreacting response

How to Respond to You Are Overreacting

Text replies when someone dismisses your feelings as overreacting.

Open guide

say no

How to Say No Without Being Rude (Text Scripts)

Use these polite no texts for invites, dates, and plans you do not want.

Open guide

cancellations

They Keep Canceling Plans What to Text

Text scripts for repeated cancellations: reset expectations or walk away.

Open guide

boundary crossing

What to Text When Someone Crosses Your Boundary

Boundary violation text scripts with follow-up replies if they push back.

Open guide

Ex

breakup kind

Breakup Texts (Kind but Clear)

Kind breakup text examples that are honest, short, and not confusing.

Open guide

ex contact

Ex Keeps Contacting Me What to Say

Text scripts for setting no-contact or low-contact boundaries with an ex.

Open guide

stop texting

How to Say Stop Texting Me Politely

Polite but firm scripts to end unwanted messaging.

Open guide

Workplace

workplace boundaries

Workplace Boundary Texts (Coworker/Manager)

Message examples for after-hours contact, tone issues, and role boundaries at work.

Open guide