shanemike88 Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 This past weekend a mutual friend of my ex gf and i was getting married. My ex was actually a bridesmaid myself I was just a guest of the bride and groom. Anyway we've been broken up for about 5 years now she's actually married and has a child and we haven't spoken in about 2 maybe 3 years. I went dateless since I'm currently single and I am completely content with that. So anyway the first coincidence occurred when I took my seat at a open bench at the church. About 5 minutes after I had taken my seat I hear a lady say "excuse me sir can you slide down" its my ex's grandma. OF ALL THE SEATS open you just have to sit next to me!? (Its funny feel free to laugh). Now lets fast forward to the reception where yes it was an open bar and we all know what booze does at weddings. A few of us were on the dance floor and all of a sudden I felt this hand on my side. I looked back and it was my ex. I looked at her I didn't say anything because I didn't know what to say and she just smiled. Yes her husband was there as well as her baby. That was really the only encounter and it was a very awkward moment for myself. Anyway after the reception a few of us were going to go to a local bar. I agreed to go but I decided to bail at the last minute. I found out the next day my ex came out to the bar without the husband and obviously without the baby. Saved by the booze I guess!
Jamesblame Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 That sounds like it could be awkward. I have a hard time staying single in general...and when you throw in my ex, I really feel the need to have a one-upper on my side. "This is my girlfriend...she's skinnier, smarter, and sexier than you!!" Of course, that's just the old ego talking. As awkward as it is, I think its best to take those moments and embrace your past. Of course, I'm a glutton for occasional emotional punishment if it means that I can stay friendly with exes
carhill Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Sounds pretty normal for mid-late 20's, if my memories of that era are not failing me. Eventually, you'll have other ex'es and children perhaps and they'll get married and have children of their own and you'll learn to just laugh at it all and be glad it's not over yet. I recall going to a friend's son's wedding a couple months ago and meeting ex'es of theirs (he and his wife) from both sides, as both had been divorced and remarried. I'm glad I didn't have to figure out the table arrangement at the reception But since we're old farts, we just sit around, drink beer and reminisce about what it's like to be young and in love. That's how it will be for you someday too.
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