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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Tannasgh 22
I'd say sayonara sister
tinkdatank 15
Yea "talked" to him... I think she meant that she talked to his little buddy.
Badkarma4u 17
It could be nothing. My ex still talks to me on occasion, because I'm a good listener and I'm always honest with her, but there is no chance of anything happening. I would rather stick my dick in a hornets nest than stick it in her again. There are reasosn shes an ex.
jewelthewat 9
Hello! Julie here :) I have a wonderful boyfriend whom I love to death and beyond. But sometimes when I'm upset or irritated, his sweetness gets SO ON MY NERVES. So I call my ex, we stayed friends because we dated for over 2 years. And I yell and I curse and I talk and he listens and doesn't try to hug me or comfort me, and sometimes that's exactly what I need. A non-judgmental, not-caring person to just LISTEN. Don't worry OP <3
whoare 1
I totally agree with you.
akorpija 12
Was she feeling down because you were upset she ate a pickle?
janfleury 19
You tried to talk to her and she did not want to but she would talk to her ex for hour?? New girlfriend time OP. She is still to emotionally attached to him to be attached to you. Good luck.
syed121417 22
I can see how that would bother you OP, but, guys, remember that just because she dated him doesn't mean she wants to be with him again simply due to the fact that she likes talking to him. She is friends with her ex, big deal. The same way that she might need to talk to specific friends for specific things. This doesn't mean that she can't talk about anything with you, it just means that her ex might just know what to say. Personally, my best friend happens to be my ex and my boyfriend understands that we just have that connection as close friends. But, if this is a very common occurrence, that's a different situation.
cottoncandylips 16
Bye Felicia!
syed121417 22
Also consider that you see him as just her ex, but she might see him as one of her closest friends.
amber3120 15
She needs to let go of her ex . If he makes her happy when shes down and not you then there is a problem .. :/