How long does it take a man to realize all the good things his ex did for him?

[Anonymous]

How long does it take a man to regret his decision of hurting someone that loved him and did so much for him?

[Screenwriter]

There are many men who never realize the value of a former partner. This is why that partner has become an "ex."

Don't hold your breath. It's best you forget him and move on.

Men who value you tell you, show their appreciation and stay in their relationships. The others do the opposite: ignore you, neglect you and leave.

[Guido]

I don't know about your circumstances but for me it was her that thought she could do better and that didn't work out for her. I got an upgrade for a new wife and a great life. Ex is still alone 30 years later and struggling to make a living. It was her biggest mistake in life but now she is reaping the result of her decisions.

[Flatmanlewis]

Some quickly. Some never. Most are somewhere in between. Other factors like their moral compass, religious beliefs, emotional intelligence, maturity, and psychological health all factor into when or if they ever recognize this.

[Nikki1989]

They usually realize it when it is way too late to change anything. The ship has sailed.

[BoopBoopBeep]

As the saying goes "show me the nicest/hottest woman in the world and I'll show you a man who is tired of her shite."

Largely we don't think about you once it's over.

[ManOnFire]

That will happen when he can't find you in anyone else. That is when regret, or longing, or both finally set in for people like that.

[exitseven]

Probably the same amount of time it takes a woman to realize all the good things a guy did for her but dumped him anyway.

[ohmyguy]

Could take as much as hooking up with another chic or too that way there's points if reference to make comparisons too

[BourbonAndBacon]

Sometimes it takes being with someone else to realize how toxic his ex was

[getwiththepg]

What do you want from him when he comes to that realization though?

[Staximus]

It's time to move on with your life and forget about that guy

[nawtee_me]

Maybe never if he thinks he was justified in his decision.

[Wood3nWhal3]

Not long if he sees you with a guy like me, but then it'd be far too late to do anything about it.

[spartan55]

He won't ever, so it's best to move on.

[glennos89]

It can take a couple of weeks/months

[AmeerX]

It never happens with some people

[TonyMetal___86]

Does it matters if he realizes what he did?

[Aiden_111]

Never i dont like my ex