How common is it for divorced/separated people to hook up with each other?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Seems like a weird question, but I've heard it's not exactly uncommon.

My own parents have been divorced for the majority of my life and I remember suspecting them being up to something when we went for a joint vacation some years ago or when checking with each other for us children, and my mother confirmed they did occasionally.

Thoughts?

[OlderAndWiser]

I have never reunited with my ex-wife for any reason.

Over the course of fifty years, I did have three relationships (not marriages) which were on-again/off-again, and you could say that we hooked up after a break up. In all three cases, in retrospect, it was a mistake.

[Jamie05rhs]

I wouldn't be surprised as all. It's much easier to have sex with someone than it is to be in a relationship with them.

[Jamie05rhs]

I personally would never do it, though. I can't have sex without intimacy, and I can't have intimacy without trust.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I don't know, I think that unless the relationship ended spectacularly bad, some trust and some complicity can remain.

[Jamie05rhs]

@Sun_Kim-Ai Oh, if end a relationship with my woman, that means it was BAD. REALLY bad.

[Jamie05rhs]

Thanks for the MHO.

[AI Opinion]

Navigating the tumultuous seas of love and relationships, let's dive into your curiosity. The phenomenon of divorced or separated couples gravitating back towards each other for a hook-up isn't as rare as one might think. It's a blend of comfort, familiarity, and unresolved feelings that occasionally pulls them back together like magnets. When you've shared a life, laughs, and maybe a few kids, it's not astonishing that the lines can blur. This rekindling, while puzzling to observers, often stems from a desire to recapture lost warmth or simply to fulfill mutual needs in a moment of vulnerability. Just remember, every relationship’s journey is unique, sprinkled with moments of weakness, strength, and sometimes, unexpected hook-ups. So, your suspicion-turned-confirmation about your parents isn’t unheard of. It’s all part of the complex tapestry of human relationships!

[In_Trance]

As common as it is for anyone else to hook up