Is it normal: for my current boyfriend to befriend my exboyfriend?

60% Normal
5 Comments

Me and my ex-boyfriend didn't have the best break-up story because he was the first guy I really loved and there is still some resentment toward him.

I am a very distant friend to my ex because we have mutual friends. However, my boyfriend is starting to become friends with my ex. It's starting to annoy me because I am sometimes forced to be around my ex when I really don't want to. Because of this, I talk about how much I don't like him. I am telling my boyfriend that I don't want to be around my ex as often as I currently am, and he is just telling me that I always talk negatively about him.

What do you think? Am I overreacting?

Voting Results
60% Normal
Based on 20 votes (12 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 5 )
  • PrincessLollipop
    12 years ago

    Dude, wth is wrong with your BF?

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • 5pam3ater
    12 years ago

    My wife is better friends with some of my exes than I am.
    I have no problem with this. I know they have compared notes and giggled about my quirks.
    If you liked a dude enough to have a relationship with him, IMO, there ought to be enough to sustain civility, if not a friendship.

    As long as the ex isn't being a dick, why not try treating him like a person you like?

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • joybird
    12 years ago

    I'd let them two get on with it - if they want to hang out together. Just don't be in the middle.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • violetgrape
    12 years ago

    on a normal case scenario men hate their GF's ex.This is new,but i wouldn't be happy either.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • ccjigsaw
    12 years ago

    Maybe you'll grow to not mind him as much if you let this continue? Whats the worst that can happen except that it's upsetting for the time being. Maybe not though, I would think your currenf bf would want nothing to do with him

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    -1
    -1