Would you ever go back to an ex?

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Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

In most cases No , an ex is an ex for a reason , and it’s usually a not so good reason , so it depends on why her and I split the first place , if it was over something we could work out then possibly , but definitely a slim chance. Taking an ex back is like trying to reheat a slice of pizza in the microwave, it won’t be the same

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

No. They're an EX for a reason.

AviatorTom · Answer

After my divorce, which was amicable, I thought about it. But then I realized that there was a reason why we divorced, a good reason, and I moved on. She did too. I remarried, and so did she. Good for both of us.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

I have, but i was young, dumb and more than a little insecure.  I never would again.

Simslover92 · Answer

I would. We broke up amicably so that's why I said I would.

abc3643 · Answer

No, but that has nothing to do with the ex...
It's more these two things:
1. I am too old. What's the point in having a new relationship?
2. I am too old. I don't want to compromise my freedom with what little time I have left. I've learned that relationships are, for the most part, not worth it - they consume your time, energy, and money in ways that you do not want and, furthermore, relationships create constraints (the opposite of freedom), so you are not as free to do what you want as when you are single.

Xoxocutekitty · Answer

Yes. My dating timeline was from 18-22. Frankly, I wasn't bringing very much to the table, and I was dating a lot of young men also in their early/mid twenties who also didn't bring much to the table.

There were was only 2-3 bad apples I wouldn't consider going on a "reunion date" for things like cheating and/or grooming tendencies. The rest of the guys I had a few dates with, I would probably overall wish them well and be curious if they too have matured or reached their "green light 🚕" phase of life (it's a sex and the city reference).

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

Let's see... my first ex boyfriend constantly lied to me, threatened to kill himself if I broke up with him and now has a domestic violence charge and has been scamming people on Facebook marketplace.

My second ex boyfriend now lives in the UK with his beautiful girlfriend and is pursuing his music career and I couldn't be prouder of him and what he's accomplished. I no longer find him attractive however.

My third ex boyfriend was emotionally and verbally abusive, and though he has apologized for everything he did and I do believe it to be sincere there's no reversing that damage.

My last ex boyfriend is only an ex boyfriend because now he's my fiance so 🥰

Purpleronnie · Answer

No , because the reason that they were or would be an ex to me means there is no second chance and no change of heart / mind possible.

When an ex , you’re simply removed from my life from that point on. No contact and all that remains is memories.

Fireguy17 · Answer

There was one that we would have, but she had made her life in an area about 4 hours away from where I lived, and she couldn't move, I couldn't move so it just wasn't going to work out.
All of the other ones no, I would not have gotten back together.

itsannalee · Answer

Nope, I won’t lick my own spit.
We broke up for a reason, and I wouldn’t break up with someone if i still see something good in him. So when I broke up, it means there is nothing good can be expected from him.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

No. I am sure she is different today from the woman I was involved with. The same certainly holds true with me. The surreal thing about her is she’ll forever be the last woman i was with to have met my parents.

avery58 · Answer

No, none of them worked out it was for a reason. Also I don't trust any of them, and one of them is a man-child.

Wodens_Apprentice · Answer

No because if you get back with a woman she's going to see you as an easy target & walk all over our.

She's going to have to do something very impressive to win me back & I'm pretty sure I'd still say no cause she's an emotional vampire.

CherryLove007 · Answer

Oh no... not unless a tornado lifted me up and dropped me in their bed.

Bricealan · Answer

@mrshooiser In some cases 'yes', and others certainly not. Would not go back with my only prior wife.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

I might be tempted to have a coffee. But not sure it would resolve anything. No way back, and doubt I'd get answers to questions.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

Maybe. But there is some baggage to overcome. I think a fresh start could work.

queenofcardio · Answer

I've thought about it but ultimately it's not the best decision

Dargil · Answer

NEVER, EVER LOOK BACK.  You can forgive her but not step on the same land mine, again.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Depends on the ex and how I felt about my current partner

Seangreen · Answer

Yes but only one specific person and I would have to be single and she would have you approach me about it.

exitseven · Answer

I never say never. There are always exceptions.

MysteriousDarkness · Answer

No matter what the reason for thhe break up be it me, them, both of us or someone else I wouldn't go back.

McSteamy · Answer

you cannot go back to someone who you left unless it's a marriage and tied up to a child. There's a reason it's called EX. Write the future.

Coden7 · Answer

I think about it sometimes. I think I’d rather just be in an active relationship.

WhiteThought · Answer

The only thing I would go back to my ex for is to smash

jamesgoldman · Answer

Sure, we only ended amicably rather than attempt long distance

douride2 · Answer

That would depend on why & how we broke up.

MrJMM · Answer

Nope, those girls and I are no longer a good fit. Especially since she's in prison... mind you, she's my exact age.

dudeinohio · Answer

I did once. Broke up again for the same issues that caused the initial breakup. Since then. No way.

qwerty2469 · Answer

I've technically never broken up with any of my girlfriends and I still talk to all but one every day.

Ba0licious · Answer

I have. After my ex husband and I got divorced, a year later we ended in bed together agin.

dougeats · Answer

I do with some as a booty call never to date again tbh

noohair · Answer

I do not live in the past because I can't grow in the past.

leahzrc · Answer

I have but I need to stop

strateguy632 · Answer

No, we broke up for a reason

Mariogirl09 · Answer

Nooooo not my last ex lol

Wuai201 · Answer

No, although I still love my ex

Screenwriter · Answer

They're exes for a reason. It didn't work out.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Nah, I married for life.

BeenThereLovedIt · Answer

Only one. Right person, wrong place, time.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Yes. Of course!! All of them

WonderingManII · Answer

Depends on why they are an Ex.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Possible but it would depend on why we broke up

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

It depends on why she became an ex!

Kelly6 · Answer

@mrshooiser only if I had ex!

SoccerPlayer99 · Answer

I have. It never turned out well.

msc545 · Answer

No. An ex is an ex for a reason.

Rainbow7_ · Answer

Depends on why we broke up.

SphynxUK · Answer

No thank you.

FreyaRed · Answer

No...

Paige90 · Answer

Maybe

DonaldDarko · Answer

Hell no.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Uh no.

Danny_dan92 · Answer

Nope

Anonymous · Answer

100% I totally fucked up she was so good for me

scott04sa22 · Answer

Nope

linguistrosey · Answer

Lmao no

In_Trance · Answer

Never

HДLILБΞУ · Answer

No, I look ahead..

Smokingiteeee · Answer

Maybe… depends which

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