Is it normal to go back dating my ex?

I had this ex and she had once a bad personality, I see that she has changed since my break up with her, she is fully a person I can always be together with. A bad personality that used to be a narcissist type personality which I don't see in her anymore.

Is it a normal thing to go back dating my ex again?

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Based on 14 votes (6 yes)
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Comments ( 11 )
  • olderdude-xx

    Unless there has been a major or significant event in their lives which results in immediate change; or they are intentionally focusing on becoming a better "people person." Change usually occurs slowly - often in the range of 5-10 years.

    If they are trying to become a better "people person" the change might occur in 2.5 - 5 years.

    How long has it been, and has she had a major event in her personal life that may produce a major rethink on how she behaves?

    If its been a long time or there is a clearly identifiable event in their life... I'd still be cautious.

    I wish you well with this,

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    • Somenormie

      It is just, I am worried if she does not keep her promise.

      But for now I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt.

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  • freelarking

    Keep moving forward.

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  • Cuntsiclestick

    One of the things I noticed about people who change is that they go back to their abusive, undesirable behavior when they get older. If you're going to date her again, approach with caution.

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  • litelander8

    People change. But be careful.

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  • Boojum

    I'd suggest that you be very cautious about this. If she's young, it's possible she might have grown up and become a nicer person to be with. But with exes, there's always a danger that the passage of time will lead to us glossing over the bad things about them and seeing what we want to see.

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    • bbrown95

      My thoughts as well. He may just be lonely and looking at her through rose-colored glasses, hopeful it may work this time around.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Used to be a narcissist, huh? How long has it been since you two were together? To what does she attribute this so called change? Did she go through some intensive court ordered therapy, or is she just suddenly acting nice.

    Maybe she's lonely, and is looking to come back to you for more narcissistic supply?

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    • bbrown95

      My thoughts exactly.

      OP, be careful. Remember that people like this can often be very convincing, and even charming. Are you perhaps lonely and looking at her through rose-colored glasses as well?

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  • my_life_my_way

    As a girl who has ‘emotionally abused’ every single person she’s ever been with:

    When I’m bored and want to chat with exes, I will start off by drawing their attention in by saying something like “I’m sorry for how I treated you before and it kills me every day that I never got to apologise to you. Will you accept my apology now?”

    It’s complete bullshit but most of them fall for it every time. She didn’t ‘use to be a narcissist,’ she still is. Narcissists can’t stand being on their own with no one paying attention to them. She’s likely just bored and will move on (likely hurting you in the process) when her life gets less boring again.

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    • bbrown95

      Unfortunately, I think this is exactly what is going on here.

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