Tag Archives: ex-girlfriend
Q: Hi Emily!
I’m 24 and my boyfriend is 42, and lately we have been having problems with his—as he calls it—“retroactive jealousy”. Though I am much younger than him, I’ve had many more lovers than he has. As a result, he’s always bringing up my past experiences and comparing them to his own. He constantly bombards me with questions and asks me to recall memories that I would rather not think about. Is it okay that he’s asking me to divulge my sexual history to him? What good could possibly come of it? How do I help him understand that my past has nothing to do with our present? Read more
Did that get your attention? I knew it would.
How did that statement make you feel?
Your ex sucks.
They are a complete pain in the butt.
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Let’s be honest, breakups are hard. Whether you were dating someone for just a few months, or were married for 20 years, there will always a period of mourning after a breakup. There are a lot of feelings to sort through, and no matter how hard you try it can be hard to get your ex out of our thoughts.
Most relationship experts will tell you that after a breakup it’s best to take some time to heal from your loss. They will tell you that you need to work through the hurt, create separation, and heal yourself before looking forward to the next relationship. Read more
