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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Comments (157)
ZoroMiHawk 25
If her ex can make her happy, but you can't, then maybe you two are just not that compatible. Either way, you definitely need to talk to her about the future of your relationship. Better find out where you stand now than continue investing your time in a relationship destined to end in tears and heartbreaks.
Gunny20 25
Maybe, just maybe, if you dump her, or she dumps you, she'll do the same thing to her next boyfriend, by calling you. Just a thought, y'know.
Batur 2
Hahah...dump her to test
gearhead369 20
Omg that is a horrible feeling I'm sure. There are many things it could mean, good or bad. Talk to her if you're unhappy because life is too damn short
devildog562 33
Maybe they are sill friends and she needed to vent. While I'm not agreeing that it's okay , I think you both need time with friends and to vent when things are tough. Communication about it will be the key, even though a lot of couples never master this skill. Good luck .
AngryBovine 14
It might be time to move on.
chrishaaansen 13
dump the biatch stat!
irisr_fml 24
Maybe you need to make her your ex if she doesn't communicate with you. But try talking to her first
kuro21 20
I'm pretty sure if OPs girlfriend needed to talk to someone about OP or something relating to them both she would talk it out to someone else. Maybe she was planning on breaking up with OP but her ex talked her out of it. We don't know what they were talking about but just because she was talking to her ex doesn't mean it's always bad. She might have been thinking of how to talk to OP about their problems.
rabbi1010 29
Give her more space and leave
havahnegila 22
I know that this is a difficult situation. But one thing I have learned is that if you have been in a relationship with someone you cannot be "just friends" after. Even if there is nothing going on right now, eventually something will happen. Also, communication is vital in a marriage. If you are not able to communicate your relationship would not survive. If this doesn't turn out well don't blame yourself. The dice is stacked against you since she is not fully invested in your relationship by talking to her ex.