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Dec 4, 2013 9:02 AM CST Do you think.....
it is important/right to keep a relationship going on with you ex's of the past. Like ex lover's girlfriends/ boyfriends, wife's/husbands.
If you have no kids together?????
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Dec 4, 2013 9:12 AM CST Do you think.....
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
In response to: it is important/right to keep a relationship going on with you ex's of the past. Like ex lover's girlfriends/ boyfriends, wife's/husbands.
If you have no kids together?????





I say to each their own.


Would I do it no.
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Dec 4, 2013 9:15 AM CST Do you think.....
I am still friends with my 2 ex's..People and relationships are different. Up to the 2 parties involved.
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Dec 4, 2013 9:20 AM CST Do you think.....
Singlelisious: I am still friends with my 2 ex's..People and relationships are different. Up to the 2 parties involved.
Are you Winter and cold proof ,why dont u wear a suit even in winter ?grin laugh

Hi Singlelaugh hug
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Dec 4, 2013 9:23 AM CST Do you think.....
SoonerGal
SoonerGalSoonerGalPonca City, Oklahoma USA21 Threads 10 Polls 2,363 Posts
Funny you should ask something like that...I actually still keep in touch with 2 of my ex's...I don't hate them, actually still care deeply about them, just can't be married to them laugh funny thing the other day last week, within 3-5 mins got a text from both of them, it's a crazy life teddybear
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Dec 4, 2013 9:50 AM CST Do you think.....
SoonerGal: Funny you should ask something like that...I actually still keep in touch with 2 of my ex's...I don't hate them, actually still care deeply about them, just can't be married to them funny thing the other day last week, within 3-5 mins got a text from both of them, it's a crazy life
Even when you are in a new relationship would you think it is fair to the new person in your life. Do you not feel it is a bit disrespectful to your new partner if you had one???
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Dec 4, 2013 9:54 AM CST Do you think.....
SoonerGal
SoonerGalSoonerGalPonca City, Oklahoma USA21 Threads 10 Polls 2,363 Posts
josingleinspain: Even when you are in a new relationship would you think it is fair to the new person in your life. Do you not feel it is a bit disrespectful to your new partner if you had one???



Well, the way I see it, trust goes a long ways...first of all I wouldn't be with an insecure man, if I'm divorced that pretty much says that my feelings for that person on a intimate way is gone. I personally wouldn't have a problem with it unless he still confessed being in love with her...
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Dec 4, 2013 10:04 AM CST Do you think.....
KNenagh
KNenaghKNenaghAachen, Kilkenny Ireland12 Threads 11,160 Posts
Hi Jo, wave I personally have no interest in any contact with my ex. I didn't have it in former relationships that himself kept any contact. conversing

How I would react would depend on the form of their relationship, if one of them is still carrying a torch. dunno

Bit different to your topic, half of my friends are male and giving up on one of these friendships for someone coming new into my life would not happen. wine
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Dec 4, 2013 11:22 AM CST Do you think.....
Prapiroon
PrapiroonPrapiroonCarlow, Ireland366 Posts
josingleinspain: it is important/right to keep a relationship going on with you ex's of the past. Like ex lover's girlfriends/ boyfriends, wife's/husbands.

If you have no kids together?????


I think that if these are any unresolved issues or lingering resentments or still any bad feelings and once there are no kids involved that it is wise to totally walk away. Also current boyfriends will not be impressed if ex's are still on the scene. Would you like to be meeting his ex girlfriends ? grin
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Dec 4, 2013 11:40 AM CST Do you think.....
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
josingleinspain: Even when you are in a new relationship would you think it is fair to the new person in your life. Do you not feel it is a bit disrespectful to your new partner if you had one???




Something in your post brought something to mind.


My former mother-in-law and her ex husband were still good friends even though he married someone else.The new wife and the ex are the best of friends.So go figure.laugh
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Dec 4, 2013 11:50 AM CST Do you think.....
Ccincy: Something in your post brought something to mind.My former mother-in-law and her ex husband were still good friends even though he married someone else.The new wife and the ex are the best of friends.So go figure.

Yes I guess works for some me personally I feel if there are now ties like kids, then leave it where it belongs in the past.
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Dec 8, 2013 4:47 PM CST Do you think.....
Every one is different. Some do okay with the past being around and some don't.

Etiquette and respect take precedence over standards and trust. Standards and trust are almost automatic with the first two. As long as there are no children or any type of joint debt involved, an ex is just that. That doesn't mean being rude to each other or any thing of the sort. It just means they are going to go forward with their lives the same as I do with mine.

I don't see a point in having the past around on either side. It may not bode well for either of us with significant others. Occasionally we will see each other around, maybe even with a partner. Common courtesies all around, but there's no reason to have an environment that could create doubt and infringe on trust: Etiquette. The respect is to not put your partner in a position or maintain situations that could cause deep questioning or worse to begin with.

If you get along with your past partner(s) that well that you frequently visit and/or hang out..etc. Be respectful enough to include your current partner if things are going that well or even if you want things to grow. At some point, it could easily arise that you may have to make a decision to roll back somewhat on one or the other.

By not having too much of my past involved or being involved with it; I save a lot of potential trouble from the beginning.
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Dec 8, 2013 5:19 PM CST Do you think.....
Call me crazy, but one of the whole reasons for having and ex girl friend, is that she's no longer a girl friend.
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Dec 8, 2013 5:26 PM CST Do you think.....
LoriJames20
LoriJames20LoriJames20San Pedro, Corozal Belize1 Threads 1,172 Posts
An ex is in the past. If there is nothing that binds you like children or joint assets/debts then there is no reason to maintain contact.
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Dec 8, 2013 5:26 PM CST Do you think.....
Scott1812
Scott1812Scott1812Claresholm, Alberta Canada26 Threads 11 Polls 1,595 Posts
That could cause some trouble if your in a new relationship!dunno teddybear
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Dec 8, 2013 6:32 PM CST Do you think.....
josingleinspain: it is important/right to keep a relationship going on with you ex's of the past. Like ex lover's girlfriends/ boyfriends, wife's/husbands.
If you have no kids together?????


actually no. I think it's very important NOT to keep those relationships going. usually by the time people break up they are kind of sick of each other anyway.

nothing wrong with being polite in passing...but no....stringing those realtionships out is not healthy...usually. there may be a few exceptions but overall it's not the best choice
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Dec 8, 2013 6:35 PM CST Do you think.....
Scott1812
Scott1812Scott1812Claresholm, Alberta Canada26 Threads 11 Polls 1,595 Posts
CuddlingSoul: Call me crazy, but one of the whole reasons for having and ex girl friend, is that she's no longer a girl friend.
Ok your crazy!You did say call me crazy.rolling on the floor laughing cheers
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Dec 8, 2013 6:56 PM CST Do you think.....
Scott1812: Ok your crazy!You did say call me crazy.
wine
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Dec 8, 2013 7:08 PM CST Do you think.....
Scott1812
Scott1812Scott1812Claresholm, Alberta Canada26 Threads 11 Polls 1,595 Posts
I love it.cheers crazy rolling on the floor laughing thumbs up
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Dec 8, 2013 7:09 PM CST Do you think.....
Cyn_Real
Cyn_RealCyn_RealHappily Taken,, New Territories Hong Kong3 Threads 515 Posts
Draegoneer: Every one is different. Some do okay with the past being around and some don't.

Etiquette and respect take precedence over standards and trust. Standards and trust are almost automatic with the first two. As long as there are no children or any type of joint debt involved, an ex is just that. That doesn't mean being rude to each other or any thing of the sort. It just means they are going to go forward with their lives the same as I do with mine.

I don't see a point in having the past around on either side. It may not bode well for either of us with significant others. Occasionally we will see each other around, maybe even with a partner. Common courtesies all around, but there's no reason to have an environment that could create doubt and infringe on trust: Etiquette. The respect is to not put your partner in a position or maintain situations that could cause deep questioning or worse to begin with.

If you get along with your past partner(s) that well that you frequently visit and/or hang out..etc. Be respectful enough to include your current partner if things are going that well or even if you want things to grow. At some point, it could easily arise that you may have to make a decision to roll back somewhat on one or the other.

By not having too much of my past involved or being involved with it; I save a lot of potential trouble from the beginning.


makes sense... Etiquette... I think the key is how to keep the distance, especially if we are in situation when we always bump with exs in every now and then... No need to avoid them straightforwardly unless they obviously have potential to cause possible troubles in the future...peace
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