ex-gfs and other things brought up by his friends

@mz_Ira (1090)
Philippines
February 18, 2009 9:13am CST
I do not know if this is ok alright to you guys when it happens in you situation but for me I just do not feel ok with it, i feel awkward with his friends sometimes talk about this girl who happens to be his ex-gf and then they would say that oh she was like this and blah blah blah... its good you 2 are back together.... etc... Im not sure if I should feel good of them thinking theyre happy for him and I back together. If things are brought up specially with ex's I just start thinking things ---what if? suddenly making myself compare to that ex... As much as I could, I try not to talk about pasts. I am more of looking in present and future... How about you? IS this alright with you? Are you open with this?
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@angelia286 (2029)
• Singapore
18 Feb 09
Well it's alright with me for my boyfriend to talk about his ex-girlfriend. To me, no matter what, that girl is already part of his past, and because she is his past, I should learn all that is to learn about her too isn't it? It just so happens that for my current boyfriend, his ex-gf is also one of my good friends in Malaysia. So, sometimes we will start to talk about their past relationship and from there, I learnt something new about him from her in each of our conversations. She even taught me some tips and tricks on how to handle him whenever he gets into his mood swings, which i think that it is really beneficial to me too. As the saying goes, know yourself, know your partner and know your enemies even better. Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer. That is the art of war. Well, in allowing your boyfriend to keep talking about his past enables one to know more about his ex (your enemy in the sense) and with that knowledge, it will come into handy when the need arises for it. One can also learn of your bf likes and dislikes from the way he describes his ex-gf, from the way he talks about things that irks him, and things that makes him smile. These are the little things that will make you prime over that ex-gf of his. Oh well~ That is just my opinion. Lol, not many girls are open enough to think the way i think though and most will just disagree with me. Hehe take care and happy mylotting!
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
18 Feb 09
Yeah, u are very right here ^_^ What's past is past, and there's no point harping over it ^_^ After all, couples will become frenz when they break up, and there's nothing wrong in talking about it ^_^ However, for those more jealous type, they will only see it as a comparison, and they just dun like the feeling.. Or even worse, they might think that they are just a substitue to her bf's ex gf.. hehe ^_^ What u have said definitely makes sense, but not every guys or ex gf are willing to open up ^_^ However if they are willing to open up, it means that they are ready to move on in life too ^_^ IN that sense, one can consider themselves to be lucky to be able to know more about their own bf ^_^
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• Singapore
3 Mar 09
Most guys or girls for that matter are hesitant to open up to their current girlfriends/boyfriends for fear of fights and arguements that might arise. Most are worried that their current squeeze might get offended or are too sensitive and will get angry. And so most will choose to take the easy way out by hiding things from their partners. I am guilty of that fact too. However, now that my boyfriend is more accepting of me talking about my past, there are no longer much secrets between the both of us as I know that by talking openly, he will not get angry and ugly scenes will not occur. Why would some guys hide some things form their girlfriends? It's precisely that majority of the girls are just too sensitive and insecure by nature to accept openly when our guys want to share with us their past. I'm curious enough to ask my boyfriend about his ex-gf just for the knowledge of what makes him tick and what makes him happy. And from there, I know how to proceed. And my boyfriend is willing to open up to me as he knows that I won't get jealous/angry/offended/sensitive or whatever other girls are doing. That is what makes the relationship strong and both of us happy too. In fact, I am actually good friends too with his ex-girlfriend, and he too, remain as good friends with her. And from her side, I learnt lots of things that I know about my boyfriend and in a way, this arrangement works fine for the three of us. I can't stand too sensitive people myself, even with friends. What more a girlfriend?
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
4 Mar 09
Yeah, but too bad, that's how most ple are behaving.. Actually, it's much easier for a gal to open up as compared to a guy, in a relationship.. Most guys wont do so, because they are often seem to be the stronger character in the relationship.. But they are wrong in that way, for a relationship means sharing and there should be no secrets among each other ^_^ I'm glad to know that u and your bf are getting along fine, and had work out a way in making the relationship stronger THat's quite good and it's always better to know what each other is thinking, rather than trying to guess, what's going on ^_^ Be it who is the sensitive person, it does not really matter because it shows that they actually care ^_^ Of course there must be a limit, but where is the limit?? lol =D ONly those involved in it will know and feel it themselves ^_^
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
18 Feb 09
Actually, past is as important as present and future ^_^ Without a past, there wont be a future right?? So, in order to move on further in the relationship, it's better to know about his past, be open to each other.. SO that, there wont be regrets when both of u decide to take one step further into the relationship ^_^ After all, past is a lesson learnt.. Be it for u or for him, it's gonna be useful in the future ^_^ NO matter how muc u dislike it, but always remember that, it's his past that makes what he is today ^_^ BUt one thing though, do not always be bringing up his past when u are not happy with things, because this will only irritate him, for he trust u enough to share it with u, and not for u to use it against him for comparison ^_^
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
4 Mar 09
Yup ^_^ That's the purpose of sharing.. For them to understand us better, but not use it against us whenever they are not feeling good.. IN the long run, one will not wanna share anymore because phobia is being developed and a relationship will slowly start to fade away, which is not healthy.. In relationship, it's always easy to listen, but hard to accept and let go.. Because, everybody do compare.. Whether one do say it out or keep it in them, they will feel equally uncomfortable.. But then again, as a partner in the relationship, they have done their part by sharing and they are prepared for whatever is gonna happen ^_^
• Singapore
3 Mar 09
Yeah~ I agree with you. What's past is past. What's shared with us by our partners is for us to keep as knowledge and not to be used as a weapon during fights and arguements. A person will clam up and not share any longer if what we have said is used against us in arguements and is brought up time and time again till the topic has been squeezed dry. Just listen, accept understand and let go. That is the best for all relationships, right?
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@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
18 Feb 09
It's okay that my man talks about his exes from time to time because they were a big part of his life, but I also know how he feels about me. He has told me time and time again how he feels and that he sees a future with me. I am okay that he has somewhat of a past, but we all have a past right? If his friends are saying it's good that you are with him, then that means they don't want to see him with his ex and happy that you are the one making him happy correct?
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@galeileo (17)
• Philippines
19 Feb 09
Alright, this is good. I like it. I like this discussion.
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@Nancy312 (282)
• China
19 Feb 09
Love is selfish .Imagine that my boyfriend always talk about his ex-gf,i will not be happy either.Especially their friends make us compare to each other. OK,if it's good they two are back together,just go back to look for her.I don't like to be compared with her. In that she is good,then why they depart,why he finds me to be his gf. Fortunately,my boyfriend won't be like that,as well his friends.Because most of his friends are also my friends.We are classmates of the senior high school.So all of our friends bless us happiness. Anyhow,just do yourself well,that's ok.Sincerely wish you are happy !
• India
4 Mar 09
this come when you are not open to your friend and you shoud be franke about the past and the presante . you shoude be open to them that thay know about you. as open you are the friendship will that good.then there will not be that responses from the friends.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
19 Feb 09
mz_Ira, There is actually no straightforward answers here, it is very individual. If the prospect is open minded, positive and interested then, it would be alright. I just believe that anyone who can be regarded as a friend will qualify to understand how their friend is about such things. If it is carelessly and callously done, then it just shows how insensitive this party is and would definitely be viewed differently by his/her peers henceforth. Everyone will just have to stand accountable and answerable to their deeds and misdeeds. Cheers.
@izathewzia (5134)
• Philippines
19 Feb 09
As much as possible I don't want to tackle old relationships especially if I am not the one concern. I only talk about it with real good and close friends. And the topic will be about me and my ex. But not really that detailed. Just a second of reminiscing.
@borgborg (821)
• Philippines
19 Feb 09
What do you mean when you said his friends tell you that they are happy you are back together? Were they referring to you? Were you also one of his ex? Actually, I would be offended if his friends are comparing me with his ex only if they are saying that the ex was a better match for him but if they were only saying that to tease him because I'm around, then I think I will just let that slip! -cherry
@Llonorra22 (1150)
• Philippines
20 Feb 09
It depends upon the situation. But if I were you, I wouldn't his friends talking 'bout his ex. 'Cause for me, what's important is your now. His past is part of being what he is now you just have to accept him if you truly love him.
@Frederick42 (2024)
• Canada
19 Feb 09
It is sometimes good to talk about the past, if we analyse the past, then it will be possible for us not to commit the same mistakes again and again. But the present is most important. We experience only the present and not the past or future.
• United States
19 Feb 09
I heard a quote once, and I have no idea who said it, it said that if someone is in your past then there is a reason you left them there. I don't get bothered by comments about ex-girlfriends, I just tell myself that he chose me. I don't mind hearing about his exes, if he needs to talk about them, then I want him to feel like I'm willing to listen. I never compare myself to exes and I'd never compare him to one of my exes (besides, he's so much better than my exes, there's no need to compare).