Have you missed your Ex at any Stage?

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elizamichale1 · Accepted Answer

Yea sometimes in the past but not anymore

Awantika03 · Accepted Answer

Sometimes

Lliam · Answer

I moved on from each girlfriend I had in my life, either because I wasn't ready to settle down or because I knew we would not be compatible for the rest of our lives.
But I liked all of them. They were good people and we had great times together. They all left cherished memories.

Those sweet, beautiful, wonderful ladies all contributed to my growth and I am grateful.
I still think about them from time to time.

I am Facebook friends with my very first girlfriend. I was 16 and she wasn't quite 15 when we started going together. She's a happy grandma now.

But there is one girlfriend that I think of almost every day.
Petra was 30 and I was 36 when we met. She was extraordinary. She was my physical ideal. But her intellect, character and the way she had overcome her abusive childhood were admirable. I loved and adored everything about her. She loved me, too.

We lived together for almost two years. But, as it turned out, we could not be life-long partners and separated.
I never felt such agony in my life. It took me a year to pull myself together and get on with my life.

A couple years later, I met my future wife and married her when I was 42. She is 2.5 years younger.

When I was 56, Petra connected with me on Facebook. I was elated. We even spoke on the phone a few times. My love for her hadn't diminished even though I knew we couldn't be together.

She was more remarkable than ever.

Five years later, I read that she had died from a sudden medical problem at the age of 55. I was devastated.

She is still with me always. I sometimes visit her Facebook page in remembrance. I cherish the few photos I have of her. I will always love her and will never forget her.

That doesn't conflict from how much I love my wife. We've been happily married now for almost 28 years, had LOTS of fun, and built a wonderful life together. She's my perfect partner.

Crimsyjo · Answer

Yes tons. Even tho I knew 100% it wouldn't work between us. Relationships are rarely all black or white. No matter the bad traits or bad bits there is always good bits too. It's only been three weeks since I broke up with my recent ex. 1st week was terrible. 2nd week half as terrible. 3rd Week I felt my normal self again and strong. But tiny moments of sadness still creep in. As for exes far far in past? Yes. Even then sometimes I have an odd little dream that stirs memories and I feel a moment of nostalgia. But it passes quickly and hurts little.

dreamelle · Answer

Yes. He was genuinely a nice person but we rushed into a relationship too fast. We are on good terms but his eyes are the exact colour of the seas near where I live and sometimes I can’t help but think of him when I visit there. He was a very warm and caring person too.

Honestly though it’s been over a year and I’m over it, he contributed so much to my growth and sense of maturity and realistic. real-world expectations from relationships. I also became happier with myself and stopped chasing the idea of love.

Anonymous · Answer

There are things that I remember fondly about several exes.

Tina was so damned cute!

Evelyn had a laugh that melted my heart.

Pat was a wild woman in bed.

Suzanne was such a good person that I was proud just to be near her.

Debby was not shy about asking for sex and she loved to put on a show.

Oksana had a child-like innocence, except in bed.

Ivy was a great intellect and she loved reverse cowgirl.

I remember each of them, and others, and they each made a contribution to my life, some in a positive way, and some from being awful and teaching me to be more careful. But I also remember that each of those relationships ended for a good reason (except Suzanne; I moved 300 miles away and that was a mistake.) So even though I have some good memories, I don't want to reconnect with any of them.

Minky17 · Answer

Yes I miss my ex but he's always around. I miss him emotionally even though he's physically around - he's dead inside and the light has literally left his eyes. He worries more about bills and trying to keep his mom alive. He doesn't want a relationship bc he doesn't want anymore kids.

Anonymous · Answer

No, not really. One of them, it didn’t end with fighting or anything. She was pretty angry 90% of the time. I liked her family (the ones I met), so I kind of missed THEM a little… or at least hop (ed) they were doing ok. I think I have a lot of sympathy for them; it could not have been easy putting up with her for very long.

Robbey · Answer

I think about my late fiancé from time to time.

Bricealan · Answer

At some point, missing any/all of them for various reasons ranging from their company to the sex we had.

GeminiDiamond · Answer

Certain smells, places, songs, and likes may trigger both pleasant and unpleasant memories. I may miss segments of the ex, but as complete picture, I'm done.

AlinaJanowska18 · Answer

Of course, I sometimes talk to him in my mind... it is very difficult when a person has been near you for a long time, a part of your soul and heart, and then you become strangers to each other... but the heart does not accept it...

mandyfire98 · Answer

Certain things. Certain memories. Overall I don't miss the entire relationship though.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

Missed them? I can barely remember most of their names lol

belle_kai · Answer

Up until a year afterwards. Work on yourself and spend time with good people

Likes2drive · Answer

Sometimes when I have time to think since I was married 17 years to her but it’s been 8 years since divorce

12karen · Answer

I used to miss him a lot but I finally was able to move on

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Occasionally, but not like pining for them. No one I’d go back to, except maybe for a nostalgic hookup.

Still-alive · Answer

not one bit. i mostly just cringe now in a 'what the heck was i thinking' kinda way lol

Surely · Answer

Sometimes. Each one had their one unique thing that stood out.

Darkest-Knight · Answer

Nope. She's an ex for a reason.

NathanDavis · Answer

not in a tragic way, no...

DJB72 · Answer

No, I'm a highly skilled marksman...

LiamS95 · Answer

No, my ex was a cheating where.

Becky316 · Answer

Yes I have

Wiredone · Answer

No not at all

Angie03 · Answer

In begin I miss the companionship.

moneymagnet24 · Answer

Nope I always have née toys to play

whistlingwh0res · Answer

once or twice that's it

Nice222 · Answer

Yes I still think about her sometimes.

Justneedtokno · Answer

Only at lonely times

LunarEclipse433 · Answer

Nope not one bit

renodnol32 · Answer

Yes.

In_Trance · Answer

nope

eagle1951 · Answer

nope

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