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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Comments (157)
Spadoinkle 10
Wow, sorry, OP. It seems like she's very close to her ex. I don't know about you, but that seems a little suspicious. Whether anything is going on or not, it's still not fair to you. You are the one in the relationship with her, so you should be the one to console her. You guys need to have a serious talk as soon as possible. Good luck.
RebeccaRFT 18
So? Obviously her ex makes her feel better. Maybe you did something to make her not want to share her problems with you anymore. I stopped telling my friend my problems when every time I did he said 'oh' or 'in sorry' and quickly changed the subject. Maybe her ex is a good person to talk to. Fact is, you don't make her feel better and maybe you need to improve something
bunnylady08 13
"A shoulder to cry on becomes a d*** to ride on"
ballbags 14
Was she feeling down or going down on the ex? Cut that bitch off
Tehlu 12
And this right here is why I refuse to talk to my ex while she has a boyfriend. It is totally rude to the significant other. I feel sorry for you.
ally8 21
Get out. Now.
siggy_mcsigx 22
I'm sorry to tell you OP but having an emotional affair is a legitimate thing...but talk to her and try to get her to have an open discussion. You sound like a good guy though,
effd_4_life 2
get out now!!!! someone who still regularly communicates deep issues with an ex has boundary issues. Serious relationship red flag!
me127 17
dump dat bitch
annalily5 28
She could go to her ex when she's upset due to a shared experience that makes him better to talk to when she's upset. Something like a lost parent or maybe a shared mental disorder like depression or something. Yes, ideally you should be able to talk to your SO about anything, but practically some people are better at understanding certain problems than others. Some people also become good platonic friends with exs. After all, something made them compatible in the first place, and while a relationship might not have worked, that doesn't mean the compatibility doesn't work for a friendship.