Today, my girlfriend was feeling a little down, so I tried to console her. She said she just needed space and I respected that. Then an hour later she was fine, so I asked how she did it. She replied that she talked to her ex for a whole hour. This is a common procedure. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, I spent hours consoling my girlfriend for getting dumped by the guy she was cheating on me with. FML
Today, I had a rare phone call from my ex-girlfriend. We ended up talking for hours about old times. It was the best conversation we have had in forever, it made me miss her and miss us. Later on in the day, she called back asking what we talked about. She was too high too remember. FML
Today, I was having an after work-out dinner with my ex-girlfriend and we were having a great time, catching up, eating good food, all the good things. Then when I got home, I realized I just talked to my ex-girlfriend for an hour and a half about how much better her new boyfriend is than me. FML
Today, I talked to my ex on AIM after not speaking to her since we broke up two years ago. The conversation lead up to her asking how I feel about her. So I poured my heart and soul out to her, because I still love her. She immediately logged off. FML
Today, my girlfriend chose to hate-stalk her ex-best friend's social media, then angrily rant to me for over an hour about what she saw. This happens three or four times a week. They last spoke over a decade ago. The last time I suggested therapy, she didn't speak to me for a week. FML
Today, my girlfriend called me and said she needs to take a break from our relationship. Why? Her really clingy ex is really depressed about her dating someone else and he isn't ready to accept it. So she wants to take a break "for his sake" until he's over her. FML
Today, my girlfriend's best friend was dumped, and was absolutely depressed. My girlfriend thought she'd show her sympathy by breaking up with me so they "could be single together." FML
Today, I woke up to my girlfriend sobbing so I went over to comfort her. She didn't want to talk about it, but was inconsolable. I called her best friend to help out, as maybe it's easier for her to talk to a woman instead. I found out from her friend that my partner's ex got his new girlfriend pregnant. That's why. FML
Today, I was having a romantic dinner with my girlfriend when she said she had a confession. I expected something cute. Instead, she told me she’s been "reconnecting" with her ex for the past month... and wants to go back to him. FML
Today, I went to see my girlfriend to talk about my anxiety, because it's been a big issue. She broke up with me instead. FML
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SlowDownImaNoob 20
She wasn't on the phone with her ex.. It was Jake from State Farm..
LoverWordsFood 27
OP you need to sit down and talk to her about this since it's bothering you. If she can't come to you to talk about things then what's the point of a relationship? While it's great that she has someone else to talk to, I would think that it would be more of a girlfriend or someone close. Not saying that talking to an ex is a bad idea but when she's opening up it might be a little worrisome and bothersome. BTW, I like the fact that you gave her space. My husband and I had problems where he wanted to jump right in to help and I just needed time to think through things. That's very respectful and I applaud you for that. Again, just sit down and talk to her.
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Comments (157)
iAmPaul 49
Yep, about 12 minutes faster.
spookyboy 20
Maybe they have a connection that isn't romantic but it's like talking to an old friend. Don't be offended op having your girl talk to an ex isn't always her trying to hook up its just them being a friend. Plus I doubt it was about you or she would of came to you about it.
Galamond 10
I broke up with one of my exes because I moved far away, but we had amazing connection and communication. He talked me out of breaking up with my next boyfriend a couple of times, but he got jealous anyway and wanted me to stop talking to him. It was a hard decision, but my ex had become a friend, and no men is worth more than a friend for me, so I broke up with him instead. I don't regret it, my friend is amazing.
1PersonIsMyWorld 22
it sounds like he's controlling you and not having to do the whole dating you thing...I dont know girl... thats tricky.
be82tw 17
@94--some pronoun confusion is occurring above: she's saying the BOYFRIEND got jealous and wanted her to end her friendship with her ex, in spite of the ex trying to encourage her to maintain her relationship. So in this instance the controlling person WAS the one dating her. It sounds like the BF didn't know he was sawing the branch he was sitting on.
ajs1987 15
That wouldn't be ok with me, and it shouldn't be for OP either.
HeWillBeLoved105 22
Dump her..
JOFreeman 13
Leave her. Correcting such a behavior is almost not possible. She feels tight more closely to her ex than to you. Isn't that message clear enough?
syed121417 22
You can't look at the ex as just someone from the past. She could be really close friend with him and there's nothing wrong with that. Trust me, it's possible to be platonic friends with your exes.
VbPretend 7
That sucks bro
WhoCouldIBe 11
Tell her to get out
dcats 13
Well, is her ex a shrink? If not, fyl
MisterE101 9
if it's common then you deserved it because she should be looking towards you for comfort
MisterE101 9
I'm just curious how I'm being down voted, this post obviously shows her ex is emotionally better for her and she's still attached to him so this guy is stupid for sticking around