Why is my ex who I broke up with nearly six years ago trying to mess with my new relationship?

[Anonymous]

An ex who I broke up with six years ago and is part of the same friend group is annoyed that I don’t want to hang around with them and only my other friends within the group.

admittedly I should have cut all contact but I thought we could be civil and I backed off to give them time to heal but they are now sending passive aggressive “jokes” directly to me involving my current boyfriend, why are they still hanging on and what can I do about this?

[Changiis07]

I would just back away from that friend group unless it's just the ex doing the jokes within the group. You can always do things together with the group if it doesn't involve your ex by being clear that you don't want him around and whoever is your true friend will understand

[Asker]

Thank you for your response! It’s just a very awkward situation, why do you think they are still like this? Sorry I know it’s hard to say and I know you are right which is what I’m trying to do

[Changiis07]

I'm not sure maybe because of your current relationship and they are immature for making jokes about your current boyfriend

[Asker]

Agreed it’s hard to know what to do as I’ve been distancing myself initially and they don’t seem to like it, if it carries on I’m going to have to have a serious conversation about it

[Changiis07]

You should just have a serious conversation as soon as you can with them, otherwise they won't know how it's been affecting you. The sooner the better

[Bklynbadboy12]

Cause he's salty and jealous your not with him. You gonna have to sever all with him. If you don't he's gonna sabotage every relationship your in

[Asker]

Thank you for your response! I really appreciate it and yeah to be honest at this rate I think you are right

[Bklynbadboy12]

Thanks for thr MHO. I wish you wasn't anonymous cause I want to follow you to see how this turns out