For some background: my ex (25F) & I (26M) had broken up In August after 6 months. I’ve reached out twice to try and rekindle, she said we could be friends (both times) but I told her this 2nd time that I can’t just be her platonic friend.

Before my birthday this past Sunday the last I had heard from her was Oct. 2nd sending me childhood pictures of us (known her since kindergarten). We had a bit of a back and forth but nothing too crazy and that was it.

Now fast forward to my birthday sand shes one of the first to text me, at 12:15 saying “Happy birthday VegetableTea! Hope you have an amazing year ahead of you ☺️” to which I love reacted & replied “thank you. I really appreciate it.” She then brought up my dog, gave her a compliment too. But I was being short, as I didn’t want to seem too eager. She “love” reacted to the final message.

I had noticed that night, and the following two nights she had watched my Instagram stories, and I removed her as a follower so I know she looked at my page intentionally to see them. Not sure if that was a sign or just her being nosey

Regardless, I’d like to send her a text about coming over, since she obviously isn’t interested in a relationship, but don’t want to look like a fool if she was just being nice. It’s weird to me because it seems like the general consensus seems to be to not text your ex on their bday… so I’m not sure of her motive