Me and my ex gonna be at the same social event. How to act?

[kat1012]

Me and my boyfriend has broke up for almost 4 months, he was the one who broke up with me. I won't say I am completely over him, but I have moved on a lot and felt much happier and much better about myself.

 

I recently found out me and my ex are going to the same climbing event. There will be around 20-25 people going. It's a online meetup group event, and I've gone a few times but never saw him there. I knew he has been joining another climbing group but I didnt know he will go to this one too. He probably doesnt know I will be there since unlike him I didnt use my full name and a selfie for my profile.

 

We've remained friendly w each other. We have ran into each other on the street recently. He was the one who saw me and shouted out my name. It really caught me off guard and I felt like I act a bit awkward, and I was with a friend who thought my reaction was both awkward and hilarious

 

When he shows up at the event, should I just take the initiative and go to him to say hi first, or act like I don't know he's there and act surprised if he says hi to me first? Anyone in the same situation before?

[ks0985]

Just smile at him....nothing more nothing less, if he approaches you keep it small talk. Do that and you will really have this guy thinking. Whatever you do dont look bitter and upset

[greenfairie]

Just say hi, have a smile on your face, and walk away. Dont give him any satisfaction by acting sad

[d0nnivain]

Look fantastic for this event . . . not overly so but in keeping with the standard but make sure you feel like you look good.

 

From across the room, if you make eye contact, you can nod, give him a tight smile & say hi but I wouldn't initiate contact with him & hell would freeze over before I walked across the room to talk to him. Of course I'd be charming but aloof if he came to me. You have to project an air that you are over him & he's inconsequential. Remember, living well is the best revenge.