What does it mean when a guy talks about his ex?

[Anonymous]

What does it mean when a guy talks about he's ex girlfriend then says. I really loved that girl, but it is over now.

[Ryan82]

He shouldn't be saying that to you first of all, even if that is how he truly feels. He definitely wouldn't appreciate it if you started talking about some ex boyfriend you were in love with. That's a big time dating mistake...His words are exactly how he feels, there is no underlying meaning. Guys pretty much say exactly what they mean, very different from women. He's just a little upset that it didn't work out...In what context was it said? Did he sound depressed when he said it? Was it said in an uplifting tone as if he is moving on? What was his body language like, etc.? These are all factors. But, basically I think there is no underlying meaning to it.

[sedwar3]

this is the best answer

[Asker]

He just sounded hurt when he said it. Was not bagging her out at all. To me it just sounded like he was remembering stuff.

[Asker]

You don't think I have anything to worry about?

[Ryan82]

I would not worry too much, that never helps. Much easier said than done though :) If he is a young guy like I think he is then he was probably just having an emotional moment. He needs to read some books on dating...It seems like you really like him.

[Asker]

Yeah I do. Just don't wanna get hurt again that is all. Playing it all cool. He is 30 so not that young. LoL.

[sumina7]

It is possible that he is saying this to get your sympathy and thinks it might be a technique to manipulate your feelings. Makes no sense talking about past relationship to you. After all, you are a potential romantic partner not looking to be a friend to comfort him.

If a girl of romantic interst to me talked about her ex, I would be very upset. So, I can not understand your poinnt of view. May be you like being sympathetic.

If a girl said that to me, I would ask her to come back after sorting out her feelings and when she has moved on from it.

[Anonymous]

I think it means he really loved that girl. But it is over now. (Emphasis on being over now.)

[bkay_87]

I disagree. If her is talking about her like that obviously he miss her and is still reminiscing of his past.

[Opinion Owner]

No it doesn't. I am sorry. I have boyfriends that I really loved. But it is over now. That does not mean I am reminiscing. He might still have some wounds related to that relationship but it doesn't mean he still wants her.

[Asker]

Same. In my last relationship last year also. I really loved the guy as well. Thought we were gonna get married and everything but it is over now. Do understand how he is feeling. Still, just wondering if it is in pretense or not. It sounds like it.

[Opinion Owner]

I don't think you have anything to worry about. If he were seriously hung up on his ex, he would be much too afraid of jeopardizing his relationship with you to share it. My guess is that he still feels some of the hurt, but I seriously doubt he still wants the girl.

[Asker]

Yeah. Heard through mutual friends the last 3 relationships he was in were not that great. But I am not like those other girls at all and he would be stupid to risk something that could end up being a really good thing. He better not. LoL.

[sixstring]

That he really loved her, but things are over between them. It's not that hard.

[InMyHeart]

means he still has some feelings for her, but knows it's over now.

[Carson1023]

Sounds like he misses their relationship.