College freshman drama: After knowing A. for a week, I dated him for two; I was the one who broke it off. A month later, I started dating D. It's been three weeks since that started and things have been fantastic, except A. still refuses to talk to either one of us. This is awkward because we all live in the same dorm. Is there anything I can do to make things smoother? [more inside]
posted by flawsekno on Nov 24, 2009 - 35 answers

A friend of mine is currently pretty pissed at me because I'm about to hang out with a girl that's friends with his ex's sister. In his mind it's only a matter of time before I'm hanging out with his ex too. Is he being an irrational dick, or will continuing to hang out with this girl only result in me getting a taste of my own dick medicine? [more inside]
posted by Venadium on Nov 4, 2009 - 34 answers

I'd like to hear stories or comments from others who have slept with their exes. [more inside]
posted by bananaskin on Oct 17, 2009 - 28 answers

I found out my boyfriend sometimes goes out to lunch with his ex, and he doesn't tell me about it. I feel this might be a red flag, not necessarily because of the specific situation, but because it shows he is perfectly capable of lying, even if by omission. Please help me gain some perspective. [more inside]
posted by neblina_matinal on Sep 10, 2009 - 52 answers

My friend has a persistent stalker who is not getting the message. Help us get rid of him. [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Jul 14, 2009 - 43 answers

Tips for meeting the ex girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 30, 2009 - 20 answers

How can I stop viewing my ex with rose-colored glasses? Everyone thinks he was a bad boyfriend except me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2009 - 24 answers

Help me help him . . . be a better boyfriend. Specifically, looking for book recommendations to help him understand his 'role' as boyfriend. [more inside]
posted by lblair on Apr 12, 2009 - 59 answers

What to do with pictures of exes? [more inside]
posted by cachondeo45 on Mar 29, 2009 - 34 answers

I think my head knows the answer to this already, my heart just needs to hear a couple other people saying the same thing... I just found out that an ex is not only with a new girlfriend, but that they're moving in together. And some of the time frame sounds really similar to what he and I went through, except I made a different choice -- and now I'm wondering if I actually made the wrong choice. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2009 - 31 answers

So the ex-gf wants the pictures from when we were together, what do I do? [more inside]
posted by althanis on Feb 26, 2009 - 92 answers

I've just accepted to go for lunch with my ex-girlfriend. I called her a couple of weeks ago to let her know that I still some of her belongings that I'd like to give back to her - and while she's emailed, called and texted me since then to meet up I've declined to scheduling issues. I'm meeting her tomorrow. And now I'm beginning to question if the lunch part was prudent on my part. I've just really tried to live my life since we split in such a way that does not constitute any element of her ...and I'm proud to say I've done that. I've no more feelings left for her. Just respect, great memories and the thoughts of what 'could have been'. That's it.
posted by sniperantics on Feb 12, 2009 - 15 answers

The syntax of things: what is this emotion? [more inside]
posted by December on Feb 4, 2009 - 14 answers

My ex is still contacting me and begging for another chance more than a year after the breakup. A restraining order is apparently not an option. I can't become unreachable. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 21, 2009 - 44 answers

I don't know how to deal with my boyfriend intimidating me and making it impossible for me to move out my things. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2009 - 49 answers

Can someone explain a passage/plot point in Aravind Adiga's "The White Tiger?" (Warning: spoilers!) [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Jan 2, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm troubled by unresolved ex issues. How can I move on from these feelings of resentment? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 26, 2008 - 32 answers

Should I ignore my Ex - Friend with Benefits Birthday tomorrow? And how speak to him after that after that? [more inside]
posted by zulonline on Dec 6, 2008 - 12 answers

Am I wrong for not being supportive to an ex? [more inside]
posted by althanis on Sep 26, 2008 - 41 answers

Two weeks after my girlfriend treated me to the most thoughtfully-indulgent birthday weekend imaginable, I broke up with her. Just a week has passed since we went our separate ways, but that means two weeks until what would have been our three-year anniversary and three weeks until her birthday, upon which I would otherwise be reciprocating her generosity. Is there anything I can do or say or give to mark the occasion appropriately? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2008 - 45 answers

How do continuing relationships with opposite sex friends (and some former lovers) affect one's primary relationship? Can these relationships negatively impact the SO relationship even though there is no desire on either SO's part to cheat? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 - 24 answers

In love with an ex boyfriend that i am currently dating, but i think he's still in love with his other ex gf, i feel like a rebound, should i stay or should i go? Help!! [more inside]
posted by SummerLove on Jun 25, 2008 - 22 answers

Why does she invite her ex or friends to everything we do? What's my next move? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 16, 2008 - 44 answers

Ex-boyfriend mails crazy letter to my family. Seems to have totally lost it, and concocted a conspiracy theory that they were out to get him, and will somehow end up destroying my life. I. Am. Freaked. Out. Next steps? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 8, 2008 - 23 answers

Lovelifefilter: I have a chance to reconcile with my ex, how can I not blow it? [more inside]
posted by Sianion on Apr 17, 2008 - 33 answers

To what extent could sleeping with my ex-girlfriend, who is now very firmly just a friend, jeopardize the acceptability/reasonability of said relationship to any future potential girlfriends? [more inside]
posted by Annon E Moose on Mar 31, 2008 - 52 answers

When will I stop thinking about my ex? She's starting to pop up in my cavernous head again. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm a scientist. My ex is a scientist. We study similar things, and their name is starting to turn up in my literature searches. What to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 16, 2008 - 27 answers

Can I still hang out with my best friend even though I'm in love with him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 3, 2008 - 35 answers

How can I reign in jealousy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 25, 2008 - 9 answers

How do you politely tell an ex that they are invited to your parent's visitation, but not the funeral? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 19, 2007 - 18 answers

Needed: Change Tray for 2008 Accord LX - Parts guys don't know what I'm talking about. [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel on Dec 19, 2007 - 11 answers

What's the best way to approach an ex about getting back together? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 2, 2007 - 17 answers

How to tolerate his flirtatious ex? (slightly NSFW) [more inside]
posted by idle on Dec 2, 2007 - 42 answers

My ex-girlfriend humiliated me, now I'm obligated to attend social events with her presence. Avoidance has worked wonders, but I can't keep it up forever. How do I 'move on' or 'just forget that it happened'? [more inside]
posted by chrisbucks on Nov 22, 2007 - 54 answers

Lately I have been feeling like I have blown my chance at true love and have been missing an ex. Hard. Problem: we've both moved on to other relationships. Should I make one final grand romantic gesture to my ex? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 7, 2007 - 29 answers

I don't want to be the bitch new girlfriend, but I also am upset by traces of his ex. What to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 31, 2007 - 69 answers

Relationshipfilter: How frequently is too frequently to talk to the ex? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 30, 2007 - 45 answers

How do I stop thinking about a jerky ex-boyfriend now that I'm with someone really great? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 5, 2007 - 17 answers

Very touchy situation with my ex almost but not quite boyfriend. Any and all insight appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2007 - 23 answers

This is very complicated so get comfortable....I'm a girl of 24 and I broke up with my boyfriend of 4 years in october to be with a woman. [more inside]
posted by shitontheradio on Jun 12, 2007 - 22 answers

How to reconcile different relationship ideas? [more inside]
posted by hei_zung on Jun 10, 2007 - 17 answers

How can I stop thinking about my boyfriend's past loves? [more inside]
posted by trampesque on May 20, 2007 - 32 answers

Loved him, resented him, detached from him, hated him, but I'm back to loving him: How to re-ex someone you loved, lost, and loved again? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 12, 2007 - 13 answers

Why do I continue to have dreams about my ex-boyfriend from 10 years ago? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2007 - 33 answers

Friends' exes are off-limits, right? Aren't you supposed to clear it with your friend before you make a move on his ex? [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Oct 17, 2006 - 49 answers

LongDistanceFilter: Ok, well technically we're broken up but its purely for strategic reasons. But we both believe that we both have serious long term potencial, the only problem is that circumstances are against us. [more inside]
posted by apfel on Sep 24, 2006 - 17 answers

To what extent is it okay/normal to have feelings for one's ex? What if you're in a new, very serious, relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2006 - 20 answers

My ex-"soulmate" is coming to my town by next weekend, and asked me to meet. Should I? [more inside]
posted by ende-neu on Aug 15, 2006 - 22 answers

Is it morally or ethically wrong of me (or just creepy) to read my ex's blog? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2006 - 56 answers