Is it ok for your mate to be friends with an ex??

United States
November 18, 2008 9:39pm CST
My friends and I are debating. My husband has a female friend which is not a problem. The problem is that she is an old girlfriend from his high school days. Now I knew of her when we first met and it was he didnt really hear from her often and when i wanted to invite her for dinner or functions she was always busy with her husband so he says. Now she's divorced and calls him like twice a week at least and I still havent met her 4 yrs later. I spoke to her one time on the phone when i happened to answer his cell phone and she told me we talk about you all the time with such sarcasm that i wanted to smack her through the phone. When I talk to my boyfriend about it he tells me i'm jealous for nothing and i'm over reacting he even told her that he didnt want to lose theyre friendship because of my jealousy when nothings going on. So am I over reacting or do i have a reason?
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12 responses
@Purtle (274)
• United States
19 Nov 08
It sounds to me like you have a good reason to be reacting the way you are. You have never met her and she seems to talk to him a lot, I mean it's natural for you to be curious and want to know what is going on. No about the title question, It really depends on the situation.
• United States
19 Nov 08
I'm very open minded i just dont see what it is so important to hold on to their friendship and whats the issue about meeting me. And he doesnt try to make me understand.
• United States
20 Nov 08
I agree that you have a good reason to react that way. If they actually wouild talk about you, I hope she wouldnt tell you . But I guess she is trying to test your patience. Anyway, I suggest you be more secured of the love your bf gives you. that would help a lot.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
19 Nov 08
Yea I believe its ok for my bf to be friends wit his ex's. I may not trust her but I trust him n that's all that matters. I believe that he won't cheat on me wit her...I've met all his friends and ex's so they know were dating and engaged so I don't think any of them would do anything to mess that up for us. They like me and think i'm really good for him. I'm friends wit my ex's as well..He only has a problem wit one of the guys though bc i slept wit him and he dont trust him but he should trust me n know I won't do it anymore...But men will be men!
• United States
20 Nov 08
well you see thats my whole issue. At least you've met his ex i havent. All i want to do is meet her and it seems like they're both avoiding that situation.
@jolope (987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
im not saying this just because im a girl too.. but yeah..you definitely have the right to be jealous.. and yeah, from what you're saying..i want to punch the flirtatious girl's face as well!!! you are not over reacting and i think the problem is not your boyfriend.. its that girl you should be worried about.. its kind of hard to trust people nowadays, but i think you should trust your boyfriend and just tell him to lessen the talks with that girl.but this time, its not because you're jealous.but because it doesnt look good and he has better things to do than to spend useless time (since he says you have nothing to be jealous about, which means that she doesnt mean a thing to him) on the phone with that girl.. i hope you feel better about this.. also, if there is really something going on between them, be smart about the situation..he's not the only man in the world..or just hurt the girl..hehe :P *kidding..hehe
• United States
19 Nov 08
lol Dont tempt me. I think i'm just gonna talk to her myself and if he doesnt give me the number then i'm just going to have to take it lol
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
Well same with me I havent met the father yet of my fiancee. Sometimes I get jealouse and I tell her. She just smile at me. She just tells me that is why I still talk to him it's just regarding her children. Well I already am close to her children and also thinking of them. Sometimes I think I'll just handle the problems just for her not to talk to their father anymore. Tell me I am possessive, but I just truely6 love hert very much. I think anyone gets jealous of the ex. It's normal cause you just love him/her. Often times I just remind her that I am here and do love you so much. So one thing or another she stop talking to him hehehe! Have a nice day to you!
• United States
19 Nov 08
I do love him thats why i'm trying to understand what the issue is about me meeting her. They dont even have children together so that even makes me more curious as to why the attachment.
@mariposaman (2959)
• Canada
20 Nov 08
No you are not over reacting. She is after your husband. Look out!!!! She was always too busy before and now she is looking for love in all the wrong places. Your husband might be flattered and even have fantasies about this woman, but he is being unfair to you by encouraging the frequent calls from this ex. If he loves you he will act like a mature adult and look after the relationship he has committed to and dump this threat to his marriage. He is playing with fire.
@aya215 (41)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
You have the right to be jealous...try to explain your side to your bf so that he would understand why you are getting jealous of his ex. Then ask him to be open to you...like if they talk that often, ask him nicely to tell you the things that they're talking about so that you'll know how to adjust on things.
@subha12 (18441)
• India
19 Nov 08
I think it depends on many factors. the present may not like it very much. But if still friends, whatever the case be, still some feelings are left always.it is dependent on comfort level of present relation.
@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
19 Nov 08
Yes, I think that people can continue friendships with former boyfriends/girlfriends or even former spouses on into the next relationship, BUT not if it's done apart from the new relationship. In other words, if she wants to remain friends with your husband, she really needs to show an effort to get to know you as well. Otherwise - especially since she's now divorced - it looks like she's trying to start something up again.
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
I don't think you're over reacting as it's natural for you to get jealous.. if i were in your shoes, i would feel the same way.. For things not to get worse, i would tell my partner to stop communicating with his ex as it can affect our happy relationship.. Exe's tend to ruin your present relationship most especially if they are broken hearted or if they still have feelings for their ex(or your present bf/gf)..
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
Things are ok as long as they're not doing any monkey business at your back. Because if that would be the case, then definitely, the relationship would be in danger. My bf also has a communication with his ex-gf from their high school days. Yes, jealousy is there and irritation as well. I know how you feel and you're not over reacting. You're just anticipating on what's going to happen. Well, your husband and my bf tell us that we're just jealous but they have to understand our side^^. Happy mylotting!!!
@chevill (316)
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
if they seperated ways in a bad way, it's okay to be friends again but if it's in a nice way, no! that's what I think.
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
personally as you mentioned the girl is having an attitude when your boyfriend is not around. i mean she tells you about something you might not like as if she's trying to make you mad. and as for your boyfriend if he really don't like to loose their friendship he has to make you feel that you don't have the reason to be jealous with action and not just a word... and if their friendship is more important to him than yours you better think fast girl...