Can or should I ask my significant other to stop talking and to not associate with his ex? If so, how?
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Updated: Sep 21, 2024
FluffyKoalaa7
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Aug 31, 2016
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If the situation makes you uncomfortable, yes you should speak up and let your significant other know how you feel about it.
ListeningisHealing
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Sep 1, 2016
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I think it is important to explore how talking to ex effects you and why that may maybe. After exploring that, you may start with a conversation with your partner about him talking to his ex effects you and the relationship and see where that conversation goes.
BeautifulOutlaw
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Sep 15, 2016
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Yes. If it is something that's bothering you, than I would bring it up. Just tell him that it makes you upset and uncomfortable that he's still speaking to his ex. That they're ex's for a reason. How I see it is, you can't be just friends with someone you once loved. Best of luck sweetie!
Anonymous
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Sep 23, 2016
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Yes, if it makes you uncomfortable. Explain to him/her that though you trust them it still makes you uncomfortable and insecure. Tell them why it makes you uncomfortable . Do it calmly, without getting angry and emotional or accusing them of anything . Explain to them that your insecurity is stronger since they are in touch with their ex
Honeypuffs99
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Oct 2, 2016
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That depends on how her/his relationship with their ex is. Talk to you bf/gf about how it makes you feel that they are still talking to their ex, and ask if you have any reason to be worried. Make sure you don't accuse them of anything, be understanding, and have faith in them and your relationship. There is a reason they broke up with their ex and are now with you, right?
Anonymous
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Oct 13, 2016
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It depends. Is your partner close with this person? If so then No. But you should sit down and talk to him or her about this
smoltimes
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Oct 16, 2016
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They have no reason to be speaking with anyone in their past relationships. Tell them how it is making you feel (about them associating w their ex) . Ask them to explain why they are still talking to their ex anyway?
Anonymous
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Oct 22, 2016
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Yes, politely ask your significant other and discuss with them how it makes you feel. If they don't listen to you, they aren't worth your time.
Anonymous
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Nov 10, 2016
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Perhaps instead of asking them to stop talking to the ex, maybe you can just start an open conversation with your significant other. Talk to them about how you are feeling when they associate with the ex, and see how they feel about your concerns.
calsee
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Nov 11, 2016
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of course you should , if you're feeling uncomfortable about something in your relationship , it's important that you share your feelings . always be open with one another . just politely sit him down and tell him how you feel about it and that it would make you feel better if he'd rather not associate himself with her .. you're supposed to be one of his top priorities , your feelings should matter to him .
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