True about Past Lovers
By mgtbarroso
@mgtbarroso (33)
Philippines
June 22, 2009 11:28am CST
Do you believe that when two people who were in love before remain friends, it is either they are still in love with each other, still have feelings, or they are somehow hoping for that second chance?
What can you say about it?
Just want to know your opinion about still having your ex around.
For me, I'm not comfortable in this kind of set up. You see, my soon to be husband still has communication with his ex. They are actually best friends. They've known each for 5 or 7 years I guess... I really get jealous sometimes.
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16 responses
@myx_03 (540)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I do believe that, but I don't like that too. In your situation yes it's kinda weird, they are ex's before but still friends.. Better off that way, it may lead to misunderstanding if you let them stay that way. Talk to your husband, and tell him that you get jealous about that. It's okay to tell him because you are his wife.
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Maybe yes but not at this time when there is someone like you who is not comfortable seeing them to be best friends, There's nothing wrong really if they're just friends in the true real sense of the word. It's just normal for you to get jealous especially, you're not yet married. So better for him to stop communicating for his ex. It's alright saying Hi and hello if inevitably they meet. I beleive however ex lovers can be friends.
@carrotman92 (446)
• United States
23 Jun 09
Yes, because i have a feeling thats wats going to happen in my case, but i am not sure either. i will always have the same feelings for her, even after she has left i just hope she does for me. They will indeed be hoping for a second chance. now the previous EX. god she could go jump off a cliff for all i care. Hey, i get really jealous when this dude and my girl are around each other and i am there, and even when i am not there, i know she wont do anything, but still i get shaky and i go crazy. But i believe that i have to trust her, and i do! but i still feel nervous.
@puzzleover (20)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
mmm.. not really.. i guess?!?! but still, there are some instances it may happen. but regarding about jealousy... if you trust your soon to be husband that he will not commit that thing, then on, you should not be jealous about anything, eventhough girls or some of his ex's would come to him...
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
22 Jun 09
I am friends with my ex-husband, we were married for 16 years, and it took a few years after our divorce before we could actual be friends again. I talk to him about once a week, he lives in the same town as my youngest daughter and only 10 miles from my mom and dad. And he keeps me updated on our granddaughter also. My fiance doesn't have a problem with us being friends, he knows, we are divorced for a reason! and there is no 'hope' of us getting back together, and no we are not still in love. We have both moved on with our lives, in fact, my ex-husband and his girlfriend are invited to our upcoming wedding. Just because they are friends does not mean he wants to be with her, obviously, he's with you.
@JOIEMARVIC (2335)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Well, If I was in your shoes, I would feel the same. I could even possibly go bersek about it. Because me, honestly I still have feelings for my ex- realtionships. I have a boyfriend right now but I still do have feelings with my ex. All of them. It's just the degree of the feeling is not like that anymore.And the hope for that second chance is not in my perspective.
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
actually it depends... in your case your husband and his ex are already best friends before they turned to be lovers.. because they have already established a strong foundation in the past so there is a tendency that it won't break easily... you're lucky that in the end your husband chooses although they are still communicating with his ex.
@marites31 (267)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Well, its about the friendship that was built with in two people. This is a good relationship to keep. Although you have been past lovers, at least there is still a kind of mutual understanding and trust with in the partners. I just hope that its easy to keep this relationship of being friends despite the fact that you not anymore in love with each other. But it does not apply to all.
@AndrewBoi (369)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
It depends. They are friends because they had a good break up. They are just friendly and sport. Or possibly they might still have feelings for each other. Don't be jealous immediately because this act might be unhealthy for your relationship. if you wanna know the truth,confront your lover and ask him if he still loves his ex. What kind of communication do they have? Maybe it's just a friendly communication and has no meaning after all. Just investigate and think before you act.
@anele10 (14)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
mm, kinda hard to tell whether they'd be inlove or just friends, who knows?
Maybe there is the part of them which always think or hope that they'd be together again, but sometimes ex's don't really work the second time around, and they'd better-off being friends instead. Good day to you!
@buitzh (76)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
it is quite a discomfort ofcourse but if you see that the integrity that your soon to be husband is very strong. there is nothing to worry about.
the sad side is that you can never compete whatever past and shared feelings they had before and after that.
the good side is that he is with you and you have the opportunity to let him see the future with you and be happy in your arms.
past is past. that only makes a history of each one's life. but what makes him better is what he chooses the future and becomes it.
@channelchang (3)
• China
22 Jun 09
hard to say.But actually I would believe that this phenomenon really exists.As for me,I could be a good friend to my ex,if there's any.The jealous thing's really troublesome.If your soon to be husband is sincere to you,than I don't think it matters so much.Besides,try to befriend with his ex.I think it sometimes works.
@pbrockington (500)
• United States
22 Jun 09
Ok first off please do not take my comment to heart you have a right to feel how ever you do. Jealousy... a lot of times means you do not feel safe in your relationship. Maybe you have been given a reason to not feel secure in your relationship... maybe not. I tell people when they are planning to geth married that you should not wonder about what your spouse is doing because marriage is hard enough. Now I understand that you love your mate if you are planning on jumpping the broom with them. I am sure you are excited about wanting to spend the rest of your life with them and they must feel that love for you also. I am not sure you have anything to worry about with this friendship. if they wanted to marry there ex they would have... but they are saying "I do" to you.
Now I have an ex whom my family keep in contact with. I too keep intouch but i don't email or call him much because I know his wife hate what he and i shared. I respect that she is his wife. But he is a dear friend and would rather i could meet her and let her know she dose not have to worry about me. So may be his ex feels the same.
Truth what you have with this person... jealousy is not fun its hard on you mentally and on you relationship.