FabSwingers.com forum: Should you ever get back with an ex?

By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I was watching a program about it and it was interesting, they were talking about the pros and the coins of it.

They mentioned things like an ex is an ex for a reason and also the pros like, that by going back there could be a chance that you could fix the relationship as you both have matured since the breakup. I agreed with those things too, because after the separation and years have gone by, both might have matured and so there might be a chance to rekindle the relationship again.

I also want to add that one might get back to the ex, because they havent yet found anyone else to have sexy time with and miss the company.

What is your view about it, is it a good idea to get back with your ex again?

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By *ingerSpiceBombCouple
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

Errrrrmmmmm absolutely not !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ex for a reason, they say!!

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

Nope

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By *eartsmanMan
over a year ago

southeast , midlands, southern France

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By *lynJMan
over a year ago

Morden

Depends on why you broke up.

I'm separated and wouldn't dream of getting back with her.

I had a gf/partner that I broke up with after a couple of years for 5 months or so. We got back together and were happy for 18 years until she died.

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By *eartsmanMan
over a year ago

southeast , midlands, southern France

I think it depends on the breakup,

We all sit here and so no! , but in reality when it's matters of the heart and you truly love that person, can you really say no!?

I'm not sure I could

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By *empted23Couple
over a year ago

holiday

Nope

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Hard to say anything is possible.

I think it depends on why you split up in the first place. We've been together for a very long time 35 + years so if we split up now it would be something pretty huge.

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over a year ago

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By *hrimper36Couple
over a year ago

Central France dept 36

No not in my opinion.

Have you ever had an ex shag???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have an ex-situationship. We still talk daily and are still besties, but she says she’s happy with things as they are now, with her fella. (Except when she’s d*unk and she misses me, loves me etc

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I would get back with her in a heartbeat, but we never ‘broke up’ in any real sense, we just kinda drifted away for a wee while.

I’d not get back with my ex-wife for a million quid.

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By *BootyfulDayWoman
over a year ago

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I guess it would depend why you broke up on the first place…..sometime you’re not in the right place in life to be together and then you meet later on and have matured or whatever.

Buuuuuut the majority of the time I’d assume it should be a no

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I don't think so for the most part. Sure, people change, they mature, the timing can be better later in life. Maybe people realise that they do actually want the other person.

I think that sometimes you're just not compatible and I don't think it's a good idea to revisit/open up for potential hurt again the majority of the time.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South

Depends on why you split up really.

Moving abroad, wanting different things at a certain time in your life etc vs. being cheated on, them lying to to you, falling out of love.

For the most part I believe it is better to move forward and not look back.

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By *mateur100Man
over a year ago

nr faversham

In my experience the sex still worked but the fundamental reasons we split were still there in the morning

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Depends why you split , sometimes it’s the situation/time, it wasn’t your time, or others, maybe regretful and egos stop you getting back together.

There’s a couple like that I missed out on , we were always in the wring countries it wasn’t working, who knows on the future maybe it could work

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

I did and it’s hard to say I regret it just because I got 7 more years as a family with my kids out of it.

Everything else was likely a mistake though after the initial few days she seemed to resent me, often rubbing in what she did and making it clear I was only there for the children. There was very happy times during those 7 years but it was still never the same as before ultimately it was a was waste of time as still ended up split up had it not been for the kids I’d have wished I’d just moved on back then in 2014

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I get doing it for the kids, but whatever reasons for the split, it’s going to create an unhealthy power dynamic.

I’ve seen folk getting back together with folk from really early relationships work out though.

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

It depends on the reason for the split.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

There are probably occasions when it's a good and reasonable idea

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Errrrrmmmmm absolutely not !"
You are right there too

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Ex for a reason, they say!!"
Yes, they are that too

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"No not in my opinion.

Have you ever had an ex shag???

T"
No. I have never had an ex. I like the single life

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
over a year ago

Carlisle usually

Depends on the reasons for them being an ex.

If it was a break up because we didn't bring each other joy, then no.

If it was because of logistics and the situation has changed. Maybe.

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

Depends on the reasons there are many types of relationships as this site kind of stands for no it likely wouldnt be the same after time away but is that such a bad thing if it failed the last time it all depends on the power that binds you

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By *ornywelsh2sumCouple
over a year ago

Neath valley.

Noooooooo way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very much depends on the reason why you split up

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

I am inclined to say no.

I suppose to some degree it depends how it ended.

If they betrayed my trust then no. I have made exceptions in the past, it has almost always been folly.

There has been one exception where that worked. Her behaviour was affected by her MH she didn't use that as excuse, but she owned it and sought help for it.

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

What they all said ^ Depends

LvM

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By *archelCouple
over a year ago

A field somewhere

I'd rather boil my head than go back to any of my ex's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My initial reaction was no way.

The when I thought about it there is one ex where I would consider it if they had done some work on themselves and matured emotionally.

And I think that's very much it for me. I need to have worked on myself and reached that emotional maturity along with them to go back and truly have it work out otherwise it's a flat no.

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

Oh, but personally? Fuck no

LvM

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

"if they had done some work on themselves and matured emotionally.

This is my point about the power dynamic.

If you put conditions in place then they are forever on notice.

You don’t want them how they were, you want them how you want them to be, or not at all.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Depends on why you broke up.

I'm separated and wouldn't dream of getting back with her.

I had a gf/partner that I broke up with after a couple of years for 5 months or so. We got back together and were happy for 18 years until she died.

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Yes, it also depends on why one breaks up too

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By *ymbunnyfitCouple
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Definitely worked for us married over 20 plus years since getting back together xx

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

Have done in the past, wish I hadn't as she was harder to get over the second time.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Definitely worked for us married over 20 plus years since getting back together xx "
That is good it worked for you both and congratulations for the long marriage too

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By *ymbunnyfitCouple
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Thank you xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can only go by past experiences not other people's but definitely not, we are still friends (even though the kids are all adults now) but he hasn't really grown up much in the last almost 10 years we haven't been together and I just look at him now and think "nope". He problem feels the same about me tbf.

Danish x

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

trouble most likely, or creating it :)

I've never really 100% split from mine.. we have been on/off and thr others bad habit for 25 years...yet this year is the first year that I probably wouldn't get back with him properly x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Knobbed mine for a good few years after mind

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle

Not mine hell no! That was a cunt in tinfoil. An ex is an ex for reason their time has expired.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I was watching a program about it and it was interesting, they were talking about the pros and the coins of it.

I also want to add that one might get back to the ex, because they havent yet found anyone else to have sexy time with and miss the company.

What is your view about it, is it a good idea to get back with your ex again?"

If you both want to.. Why not? If you go through life needlessly closing doors eventually youll run out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was watching a program about it and it was interesting, they were talking about the pros and the coins of it.

I also want to add that one might get back to the ex, because they havent yet found anyone else to have sexy time with and miss the company.

What is your view about it, is it a good idea to get back with your ex again?"

Maybe, I'm still friends with my ex gf but she lives away now.

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle

"I have an ex-situationship. We still talk daily and are still besties, but she says she’s happy with things as they are now, with her fella. (Except when she’s d*unk and she misses me, loves me etc

)

I would get back with her in a heartbeat, but we never ‘broke up’ in any real sense, we just kinda drifted away for a wee while.

I’d not get back with my ex-wife for a million quid."
My best friend was an ex too! But he wouldn't play with feelings and both were happy being best friends still until he passed on this year. She's wrong to play with your feelings and disrespect her partner! If she can do that with him she would do it to you too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No no no no no……. No

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By *apxxxWoman
over a year ago

North Shropshire not Wales!!!ffs & Manchester

How about nooo

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By *outhwestukcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Somerset

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Maybe but I don't rush to do it

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I think it depends on the breakup,

We all sit here and so no! , but in reality when it's matters of the heart and you truly love that person, can you really say no!?

I'm not sure I could "
Yes, it depends on the situation too

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By *illbe9999Man
over a year ago

Holmfirth

Not on your Nellie

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

I have more dilemmas over going back to Ys.

I know Y I liked them and I know Y I wouldn't want to marry therm!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nooooo never, what’s in the past is there for a reason

whether ex’s, friends or family

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blow up them bridges with tnt.

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By *cnugatugMan
over a year ago

Chatham

No there an ex for a reason dude never go back only move forward

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

No no no no no no noooooo, never ever no no no

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

Simple answer No

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By *oadsafun1960Man
over a year ago

Somerset & Hertfordshire

I'd go back to my ex as she was 'the one' I even asked her to marry me. It would be difficult to overcome how she treated me but I'd still like to have tried.

There are always two sides to any break up but I genuinely cared for her and would have done anything for her.

Sadly she instigated the breakup after nearly 7 years together, I feel totally betrayed. On leaving she bragged that it was easy for her said she was a cold hearted bitch and didn't care about anything or anyone and it didn't bother her to leave, it came as a complete bolt out of the blue I got no real explanation just excuses and blame.

I have tried to keep in touch but she's blocked me from every form of contact with her, completely ghosting me. I guess she's just trying to completely forget I ever existed, but I can't just wipe her out of my life.

The worst part was what she did, after notifying me by email it was over, she then set up a profile with a new guy on Fab a day later! So it was obviously all planned. All she seems interested in is pushing her boundaries and doesn't care who she crushes to achieve the attention.

One of her exes has referred to her as

Przebiegla Suka which I think is Polish for Devious Bitch which is sad as others see her in a bad light, but I guess she's brought that on herself.

There used to be a lovely, beautiful side to her, I guess love made me only see that, now I'm not sure how easily I could rebuild any trust between us, even if she wanted too, I'm so torn but I really miss her.

Odd how no matter what someone does to you, to hurt you, they are still in your heart when you genuinely loved them. Also sad how someone can so easily turn on you just because they don't get everything they want and lose control over you and find someone they can control more easily.

The theme song from Mash was very appropriate shortly after she left.

So it's a difficult question to answer if I'm honest. Its a horrible place to find yourself.

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By *myAndScottCouple
over a year ago

Tamworth

Me and an ex split in 2017. I completely blamed myself for the break down of it. I grew up a hell of a lot in the years that followed. Quit drinking. Quit smoking. Learnt to drive. As a few examples.

Even though I was doing ok after that relationship, I was never quite right. Like no matter what girl I met, there was always something wrong with them and I'd find a reason to fuck them off. The truth was, I just hadn't moved on. As much as I couldn't see that at the time, it's pretty plain to see now.

We got back together in 2020 after over 3 years apart. We spent maybe 9 months together.. We never seemed to find the same groove we once had. Everything just felt a bit off. She ended up moving in, just because of circumstance. That lasted a month. It was during this month where I finally saw what I needed to see all along. It wasn't just me. I could definitely be a bit of a prick, especially back in the days where drinking was a big part of my life, but she definitely had her moments. She ended up leaving after a dumb row. And it was finally over. The closure I needed all along I now had. I was sad for maybe 24 hours. Then I was relieved. Me and Amy met a few months later and are close to celebrating our 2 year anniversary.

I totally agree what most are saying, they're an ex for a reason, but I would say the positives I got from it personally, were game changing.

I don't regret anything. In fact, I'm grateful as hell for us getting back together for that short time.

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By *ew year funMan
over a year ago

travel country wide.

Only for revenge sex!

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

"I'd go back to my ex as she was 'the one' I even asked her to marry me. It would be difficult to overcome how she treated me but I'd still like to have tried.

There are always two sides to any break up but I genuinely cared for her and would have done anything for her.

One of her exes has referred to her as

Przebiegla Suka which I think is Polish for Devious Bitch which is sad as others see her in a bad light, but I guess she's brought that on herself.

The theme song from Mash was very appropriate shortly after she left.

So it's a difficult question to answer if I'm honest. Its a horrible place to find yourself."

Hang In there mate it will get better, it’s easy to forget all the bad and only remember the good straight after a break up, in time it will balance out and you will see all the bad and be glad you shot of her mate

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

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By *ashMan
over a year ago

Westhoughton

Only for sex.. No emotional baggage

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

"I'd go back to my ex as she was 'the one' I even asked her to marry me. It would be difficult to overcome how she treated me but I'd still like to have tried.

There are always two sides to any break up but I genuinely cared for her and would have done anything for her.

One of her exes has referred to her as

Przebiegla Suka which I think is Polish for Devious Bitch which is sad as others see her in a bad light, but I guess she's brought that on herself.

The theme song from Mash was very appropriate shortly after she left.

So it's a difficult question to answer if I'm honest. Its a horrible place to find yourself."
the being cut off part is hard to get your head around but if its usually because they dont want to be reminded of what they gave up i think it hurts them too regardless be it truth or bullshit otherwise why run away well at least thats how i try to put it in my mind be it a close friend family or an ex loving folks aint easy especially when it gets rejected hope you find a way to some kind of light

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By *arl17Man
over a year ago

Central Portugal

Past is the past best left in the past...no good otherwise from experience

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By *oadsafun1960Man
over a year ago

Somerset & Hertfordshire

"I'd go back to my ex as she was 'the one' I even asked her to marry me. It would be difficult to overcome how she treated me but I'd still like to have tried.

There are always two sides to any break up but I genuinely cared for her and would have done anything for her.

One of her exes has referred to her as

Przebiegla Suka which I think is Polish for Devious Bitch which is sad as others see her in a bad light, but I guess she's brought that on herself.

The theme song from Mash was very appropriate shortly after she left.

So it's a difficult question to answer if I'm honest. Its a horrible place to find yourself.

the being cut off part is hard to get your head around but if its usually because they dont want to be reminded of what they gave up i think it hurts them too regardless be it truth or bullshit otherwise why run away well at least thats how i try to put it in my mind be it a close friend family or an ex loving folks aint easy especially when it gets rejected hope you find a way to some kind of light "

Thank you it looks like you understand where I'm coming from. She knows me so well so knows how to hurt as much as she can just to drive me away, everything we had she's destroyed as if it never meant anything, which to her it obviously didn't as you say maybe she's feeling some remorse or maybe will one day.

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By *oadsafun1960Man
over a year ago

Somerset & Hertfordshire

"I'd go back to my ex as she was 'the one' I even asked her to marry me. It would be difficult to overcome how she treated me but I'd still like to have tried.

There are always two sides to any break up but I genuinely cared for her and would have done anything for her.

One of her exes has referred to her as

Przebiegla Suka which I think is Polish for Devious Bitch which is sad as others see her in a bad light, but I guess she's brought that on herself.

The theme song from Mash was very appropriate shortly after she left.

So it's a difficult question to answer if I'm honest. Its a horrible place to find yourself.

Thank you for you support and advice.

Thank you also to all those who have PM'd me with kind wishes and advice/support and similar tales.

What it's made me realise is actually I have been taken for a fool, by someone who has an agenda, who's now getting her enjoyment from more extreme activities that I would never want to be dragged down into.

I believe in karma so will leave her to deal with that when it catches up with her. No I'll never forgive her for her behaviour but I'll always care!

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By *oelDorianMan
over a year ago

vanaheim

They are exes for a reason

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Me and an ex split in 2017. I completely blamed myself for the break down of it. I grew up a hell of a lot in the years that followed. Quit drinking. Quit smoking. Learnt to drive. As a few examples.

I totally agree what most are saying, they're an ex for a reason, but I would say the positives I got from it personally, were game changing.

I don't regret anything. In fact, I'm grateful as hell for us getting back together for that short time. "
That is good that you dont regret anything

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By *arl17Man
over a year ago

Central Portugal

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

Got one or two exes who, understandably, could't turn down offers of marriage or accomodation elsewhere and would love to strike up with them again if their circumstances were to change or they wanted to relive some happy memories!

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By *myAndScottCouple
over a year ago

Tamworth

" That is good that you dont regret anything

As long as you learn from shit, you never have to regret anything

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't think of any reason as to why I'd want to have anything to do with any of my exes.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
52 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
52 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.

" That is good that you dont regret anything

As long as you learn from shit, you never have to regret anything

"
Yes, you are right about that, it is all about learning from it

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By *uriousscouserWoman
52 weeks ago

Wirral

Depends on the ex for me. I have one particular ex who emigrated for work. If he came back to the UK I'd be on him like white on rice. We split due to circumstance, not due to fundamental incompatibilities.

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By *scobar67Man
52 weeks ago

glasgow

Yes

. Fuck her and leave her

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By *acavityMan
52 weeks ago

Redditch

I would only consider getting back with one of my ex's.

I'm on good terms with my exes. Occasionally meet up with them for meals etc.

The things that attracted us are still there, the friendship is still there. But the reason we separated is also still there

The exception is someone who went to live abroad. I'd give her another chance if I were single.

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

Haha, I find couple profiles amusing, of course you'd say no, how you going to say yes, and have your current parter all worried about your ex all of a sudden out of nowhere for the day ;p

Just jesting but maybe a bit of truth to it. Personally yes I would try again with an ex. It's all down to the individual situation isn't it. You can break up for reasons and still be amicable towards one another not all x's breakup in a blaze of Hell and fire

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

No. Probably not.

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By *2000ManMan
52 weeks ago

Worthing

Never got back with an ex. I have seen it happen though and it's never worked.

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By *adMerWoman
52 weeks ago

Sandwich

Personally. Hell no!!

My exes are not even people that I particularly want to spend coffee time with, let alone getting back with.

Love can definitely be very blind

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By *mily36CWoman
52 weeks ago

Bedford (or anywhere beginning with B..!?)

Depends who when where and why, life is too short... but not sure that answers it either way!

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

"Depends who when where and why, life is too short... but not sure that answers it either way!

It answers it every way!

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

Why would I go back into Hell??

No. I wouldn’t, I wouldn’t go back to somewhere where there was so much pain and hurt. It was good for a time, but neither of us would want to return there.

But good luck to those who think they can rekindle something, they once loved each other, maybe they could again.

But if anyone would ask me my opinion, - nope. Don’t do it, don’t try to do it, when it doesn’t work, it will break you.

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By *unchalMan
52 weeks ago

Dartford

"I was watching a program about it and it was interesting, they were talking about the pros and the coins of it.

I also want to add that one might get back to the ex, because they havent yet found anyone else to have sexy time with and miss the company.

What is your view about it, is it a good idea to get back with your ex again?"

For a couple of hours. Sure, why not?

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By *hagTonight OP Man
52 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.

"Never got back with an ex. I have seen it happen though and it's never worked."
That is good and yes, most of the time it doesnt work, but you never know if it would work too

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By *NGthe2ndWoman
52 weeks ago

Here and there

With rose tinted glasses you could say yes. Physically you may still be attracted but after a while, when the newness has worn off, surely it would be the same relationship with all it's flaws and gripes.

It's good to remind yourself sometimes of how you felt at the worst times and think if you could handle feeling like that again

I know I couldn't

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By *hortishblondeWoman
52 weeks ago

Essex

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By *addad99Man
52 weeks ago

Rotherham /newquay

Not unless she's won the lottery and not long to live and in in the will there might be a chance

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

I wouldn’t get back with any of mine, but I know people who have and it’s worked out well for them. Just depends on the reasons for the breakups.

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

"….

It's good to remind yourself sometimes of how you felt at the worst times and think if you could handle feeling like that again

I know I couldn't "

She knows.

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

I've wanted to. Thankfully he's more sensible.

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By *iguy1130Man
52 weeks ago

Caerphilly borough

Never say never.. people change for the better and some will never change..all depends on how much you think of each other..we all make mistakes,hopefully we learn by our mistakes. It takes two to make a happy and loving relationship.

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

Reeks of desperation

Exs are exs for a reason

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By *eliciousDiva69Woman
52 weeks ago

Schitts Creek

This is an interesting question OP and usually I’d say they’re an ex for a reason, but I’m in touch with an ex from over 25 years ago and we met recently for the first time in over 18 years and can honestly say I’m now considering it

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

"Reeks of desperation

Exs are exs for a reason "

I assume she’d want to get back with me when or if she fails to replace me.

That’s how I see someone falling for someone else when you’re in a relationship (or supposedly in one).

They looked for love somewhere else. Found it and didn’t need the other person anymore. When that fails, they often crawl back to the person that they threw away.

*just my bitter opinion. And only my side of the story.

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By *amierebelMan
52 weeks ago

nae danger.

Have done didn't work out just reminded me as to why we had split originally

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By *hagTonight OP Man
49 weeks ago

From the land of haribos.

"Why would I go back into Hell??

No. I wouldn’t, I wouldn’t go back to somewhere where there was so much pain and hurt. It was good for a time, but neither of us would want to return there.

But good luck to those who think they can rekindle something, they once loved each other, maybe they could again.

But if anyone would ask me my opinion, - nope. Don’t do it, don’t try to do it, when it doesn’t work, it will break you. "
That is good and yes, one wouldnt want to go back to that

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By *unchalMan
49 weeks ago

Dartford

"I was watching a program about it and it was interesting, they were talking about the pros and the coins of it.

I also want to add that one might get back to the ex, because they havent yet found anyone else to have sexy time with and miss the company.

What is your view about it, is it a good idea to get back with your ex again?"

Only for melancholy sex. A sweet coda if you like.

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago

Past is past

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By *ornucopiaMan
49 weeks ago

Bexley

"Past is past"
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A catchy turn of phrase is not automatically a fact.

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By *adMerWoman
49 weeks ago

Sandwich

It really depends on the psychology. If they’re a narcissist, hell no! They will love bomb you and then fuck you over worse than the last time.

If they are borderline and have done some emotional healing work, then it could work.

This is assuming that you were either emotionally stable, or have also done some emotional healing work.

All my exes were narcissists, so my previous post stands in my case. I am so happy to have done lots of emotional healing work now and maybe I can find a relationship that works for me before I pass on to another life, but if I don’t I am uber glad to have started along my emotional healing path.

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By *orny-DJMan
49 weeks ago

Leigh-on-Sea

My answer is a very strong 'No'.

If things in the relationship were fixable, it would have been possible to resolve the first time around

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By *ick 69XXXMan
49 weeks ago

Edinburgh

God no!

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By *ucka39Man
49 weeks ago

Newcastle

Nope, it takes trust too build a relationship so once it's broken it's extremely difficult to build again without constantly having doubts

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By *ersiantugMan
49 weeks ago

Cardiff

I think a lot of people will be surprised how many successful marriages have come from relationships that broke up for a period! It's a classic anecdote. Has anyone not gone to a wedding? I know of so many!

Sometimes it's that period apart that makes you know what someone means to you.

I think a lot of people here are just thinking of *that* ex!

And I wonder sometimes if some Fab people can struggle with relationships a bit too. I might even be one.

Most 'ended' relationships with remain that way of course, but statistically I think a lot of marriages do come after reuniting. It's not inconceivable to me that those marriages may even be the stronger ones for it, especially now that around 50% of marriages end in divorce.

Do your parting early guys!

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By *ersiantugMan
49 weeks ago

Cardiff

Is Fab a bit unforgiving?

I'm just looking up again at the strength of all the no's!

That doesn't make all that much sense to me.

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By *ireland30Man
49 weeks ago

Newcastle

No, definitely not, once they're gone, they're gone!!!

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By *ansoffateMan
49 weeks ago

Sagittarius A

Well this thread got resurrected so there's always room for irony it seems.

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By *ersiantugMan
49 weeks ago

Cardiff

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By *ersiantugMan
49 weeks ago

Cardiff

But 'No!!' means you must never get back with an ex, per the thread title.

The whole premiss suggests that reuniting is on the cards. That means there is a reason for getting back together that is surely more relevant than the reason to split? Or why not just remain apart?

Glass half-full fabbers? Or is it glass half-empty sex all the time?

I bet there are actually people in this thread who would have never been born had their parents not rekindled their passion at some point!

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By *rivervaderMan
49 weeks ago

bolton

Be hard for me to get back with an ex she sadly died

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By *ymbunnyfitCouple
49 weeks ago

East Yorkshire

What if the reason is you made a mistake at the time you split up . Worked for us as now been together 30 plus years and married over 20 plus. So not always a bad idea xx

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago

Depends on the situation, sometimes it's a genuine case of right person wrong time. But 9 times out of 10, an ex is an ex for a reason and those reasons you broke up will resurface eventually.

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago

Depends the situation, but just for sex is a yes

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By *ucka39Man
49 weeks ago

Newcastle

"But 'No!!' means you must never get back with an ex, per the thread title.

The whole premiss suggests that reuniting is on the cards. That means there is a reason for getting back together that is surely more relevant than the reason to split? Or why not just remain apart?

Glass half-full fabbers? Or is it glass half-empty sex all the time?

I bet there are actually people in this thread who would have never been born had their parents not rekindled their passion at some point!

Id say a lot depends upon the amount of turmoil and it's not worth it. But you may live in hope

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By *ersiantugMan
49 weeks ago

Cardiff

"But 'No!!' means you must never get back with an ex, per the thread title.

The whole premiss suggests that reuniting is on the cards. That means there is a reason for getting back together that is surely more relevant than the reason to split? Or why not just remain apart?

Glass half-full fabbers? Or is it glass half-empty sex all the time?

I bet there are actually people in this thread who would have never been born had their parents not rekindled their passion at some point!

Id say a lot depends upon the amount of turmoil and it's not worth it. But you may live in hope

actually I'm looking ahead right now

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By *ickychef1Man
49 weeks ago

Greenford

Nooooo.....but I suppose it depends on the situation etc.

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By *manda_SparklesTV/TS
49 weeks ago

Bamber Bridge

Yes,

Yes

Hell no

Yes

Yes in a heartbeat

Too late.

Hell yes

No did once big mistake.

Yes

No no no

Yes

TBH I still talk to almost everyone of my ex's

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By *ersiantugMan
49 weeks ago

Cardiff

"Yes,

Yes

Hell no

Yes

Yes in a heartbeat

Too late.

Hell yes

No did once big mistake.

Yes

No no no

Yes

TBH I still talk to almost everyone of my ex's

I'd love to bump into someone I knew in my 20's, see how she is now. She travelled a lot and we just drifted apart. It fascinates me how many people assume that breakups are always blowouts!

It used to be said that people who haven't properly 'settled' with someone by their 40's (not including growing-apart divorces and the like), have a high chance of possessing a kind of mix of personality traits that helped this to happen. They can be be described as a sort of mix of being a little too dispassionate (in the sense of not going to deep and changing their attention pretty quickly and firmly) possibly being a touch too disagreeable (disagreeing and needing to agree a lot basically) for many people to live with, and maybe just a bit too unforgiving too to sustain a positive relationship. There can also be elements of narcissism (in the sense of not getting too close to others, only mainly yourself) and even over-spontaneity too - especially combined with having particularly high standards and wishing (possibly expecting) to find someone better. It's a like a kind recipe for being more often single than not! For a lot of people who break-up a lot anyway. (It's nothing to do with things like shyness or just not being able to find someone.)

Of course many will say, don't people today deserve exactly what they want?

It's a gamble for many (though they might not see it that way), with raising stakes as they age through life. Some people do just settle for kids and stay together for their benefit.

I think I've just been a bit unlucky personally (and sometimes a bit casual or foolhardy I admit) so I still haven't given up hope!

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By *iguy1130Man
38 weeks ago

Caerphilly borough

Never say never..it could be your fault it broke up..

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By *_elie LALWoman
38 weeks ago

Peterborough

"I was watching a program about it and it was interesting, they were talking about the pros and the coins of it.

I also want to add that one might get back to the ex, because they havent yet found anyone else to have sexy time with and miss the company.

What is your view about it, is it a good idea to get back with your ex again?"

My advice is: if you will regret not trying again, then yes. It's better to have tried and failed than live with what ifs.

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By *midnight-Woman
38 weeks ago

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Nope... Always move on xx

Note.. I don't always take my own advice.... mores the pity

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By (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago

absolutely fucking not! Px

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By (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago

Should I or would I?

I won’t. Even if someone told me, it was the best idea in the world. I would not get back with my ex.

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By (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago

"Nope... Always move on xx

Note.. I don't always take my own advice.... mores the pity

We should always take the advice we give to other people.

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By *exymilf2203Couple
38 weeks ago

Farnborough

Only as a one time only thing for old time sake lol

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By (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago

Fuck no.

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By *ookie46Woman
38 weeks ago

Deepest darkest Peru

Hell no

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By (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago

"I was watching a program about it and it was interesting, they were talking about the pros and the coins of it.

I also want to add that one might get back to the ex, because they havent yet found anyone else to have sexy time with and miss the company.

What is your view about it, is it a good idea to get back with your ex again?"

Hi op

Are you back with an ex for the above reasons?

Hell no. They stay as an ex. Abusive ex narcasistic ex no thanks. Battered black n blue. No way jose!

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By *MisschiefxTV/TS
38 weeks ago

London

I wouldn't, life moves on, why look back?

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By (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago

Who ever cheats on me has no chance to ever get back. Why in the world would I date a cheater. I am no ones second best.

If you got children suppose if you get on its okay to still fuck

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By (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago

one answer- NO. Be friends but do not ever go back, same with work, never go back to the same place; always move on.

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By *ornywelsh2sumCouple
38 weeks ago

Neath valley.

"I was watching a program about it and it was interesting, they were talking about the pros and the coins of it.

I also want to add that one might get back to the ex, because they havent yet found anyone else to have sexy time with and miss the company.

What is your view about it, is it a good idea to get back with your ex again?"

Absolutely not

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By *mf123Man
38 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

Depends what on the line the situation and the whys

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By *olf and RedCouple
38 weeks ago

Nr Cardiff or at Chams Darlaston

No, having said that I know someone who divorced her husband. A few years later they got back together and remarried. Been very happy ever since. That’s the exception though.

Red

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By *red333Man
38 weeks ago

Dorchester

Yes is my answer the chemistry was right if you were together for a while one stupid text was all it took to ruin it

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
38 weeks ago

Somewhere else

"Yes is my answer the chemistry was right if you were together for a while one stupid text was all it took to ruin it

Fred, don’t tell people about us

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By *red333Man
38 weeks ago

Dorchester

"Yes is my answer the chemistry was right if you were together for a while one stupid text was all it took to ruin it

Fred, don’t tell people about us

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awwww you look better naked

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
38 weeks ago

Somewhere else

"Yes is my answer the chemistry was right if you were together for a while one stupid text was all it took to ruin it

Fred, don’t tell people about us

awwww you look better naked

I’m about to swim home.

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By (user no longer on site)
38 weeks ago

People tend to treat you how they have treated you in the past so for me it's a no.

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By *pagedMan
38 weeks ago

Doncaster

I did once it was hot to start with but didn't end well .I got to meet her mum again and sister .also her kids from her ex husband But them I found out she had slept with someone close to me when we where married

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
38 weeks ago

Leeds

I've done it once I wouldn't again.

I've always had the thought that an ex is an ex for a reason.

Mrs

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By *eavenscentitCouple
38 weeks ago

barnstaple

I think I might, we would have both matured and learned about life.

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