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Exes as Friends
Relationship Stress / by reservedBalloon7798
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 December 1st, 2017
...See more What are your thoughts on friendship after dating? My fiance' and I recently had a wonderful heart to heart about someone he was friends with. After our discussions, him empathising with my side and seeing her disrespectful attitude, he cut all ties with her. They'd dated before we met which included sex tho from what I know the relationship was not serious and I don't know how long it was or any other details. I do know he has no feelings for her other than a friend. She would tell him she missed him and loved him. She even told me that she loves him but not like I do and that he's a dear friend. They didn't talk much but when they did they'd use nicknames they had from when they dated. I shared with him why using a nickname bothered me (to me too personal and intimate regardless if it's seemingly innocent), and he stopped. IMO, he's been amazing and understanding. She however became defensive and when I said it bothered me, I felt she put the blame on me because she said "<nickname>?? OMG that was given to him by a friend of mine and it stuck with him... Just as he calls me <nickname>. Totally innocent reasons I assure you." I said "I don't think it's right to call an ex by their nickname." She said "Well, I don't really consider him an ex. He's a friend first and foremost."
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