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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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
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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kblanset 6
Break up with her. I know how women work, they want their cake and eat it too ?
SaturnCheese 5
You should probably talk to her about this. If she needs to talk to her ex to feel better, rather than her current partner, then there's a problem. Either you need to let her go, or she needs to let them go. Wishing the best for you.
ThatSlappinBass 32
A lot of people are bashing the girlfriend for talking to her ex, or telling OP that she's cheating on him/he needs to leave her/whatever. This might not be the case. Maybe her ex happens to be her best friend, too? Or maybe the relationship is newer, and the girlfriend needed someone who really understood her at that point? Who knows, I'm probably reading too far into FMLs again, but it might not be either party's fault. They might just need to learn how to understand each other/communicate better.
Pikalulz 3
My ex bf sometimes talks to me when he's stressed or having problems (he has a gf) and I used to talk to him when I was. But I was single, so.
ameliaruth09 15
My friend is my husband's ex girlfriend. they dated all four years of high school. their families are really close. every now and again she calls him to talk. I trust them completely. She needs someone. Her dad died not too long ago and her mom left long ago. my husband is her ear bc of their history. I say give her benefit of the doubt :)
Pikalulz 3
My ex bf sometimes talks to me when he's stressed or having problems (he has a gf)
patrickalamo 48
It is dump or be dumped... It is going to happen one way or the other. Get ahead of the curve.
PopcornTimes 14
All the signs point to a breakup... That, or a long chat with some resolutions.
Dean__Winchester 16
Don't assume stuff, OP. Communication is the key to any relationship. Just talk with her and let her know. She can explain why its her ex she goes for comfort and it could be an entirely opposite from what you're thinking. Just talk to her causally and calmly and just be like "It just bothers a bit, because I'm your boyfriend and I wanna be there to help you when you need it. I just don't know how your ex can do that and I can't." if she gets offended then there's either assumption by her that you don't trust her or she's trying to hide something. But NEVER assume. Go in open minded and keep yourself calm and relaxed. Don't accuse her of anything and actually let it be known its not that you don't trust her its just you don't see what he can provide that you can't. Best of luck to you, man!
jetsnation 5
Why are you still with her