When a man still talks to his ex?

1. Her name comes up…a lot. Trombetti says that a guy who constantly talks about his ex is probably still hung up on her. Some of the telltale signs that she’s clearly on his mind: “If he talks about her a lot in conversation and her name continuously comes up, along with things they did or shared together.”

Is it OK for my husband to be friends with his ex?

Another situation that’s completely cool: If your partner and their ex broke up years ago, have officially gotten over each other, and have since redefined their relationship so that it’s back in friendship mode. “If they can create this new dynamic, it is perfectly OK for them to be friends.”

Is talking to ex cheating?

You had to actually speak — like, with your voices — either in person or in furtive phone calls. An intense connection with another person nurtured without one’s partner knowing is, simply, emotional cheating.

Should you let your partner talk to your ex?

If a spouse or partner wants to contact an ex, or chat with old boyfriend or girlfriend, it’s probably best to encourage them to do so. People have a natural tendency to resist attempts to control their behavior (see relationship dynamics ). If you try to limit or control what a partner does, it can have the opposite effect.

How to deal with a husband or wife who has an ex?

The key to dealing with a husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, who remains in contact with an ex, is not to try to control or limit the contact. If a spouse or partner wants to contact an ex, or chat with old boyfriend or girlfriend, it’s probably best to encourage them to do so.

Do husband and his ex-wife talk a lot about their children?

When my husband and I got married, I quickly learned that not only did my husband and his ex wife speak a lot about their children, but they spoke a lot about everything under the sun. They seemed like the best of friends.

How can I limit my partner’s contact with his ex?

Trying to limit a partner’s contact with an ex often places people on the “outside” rather than on the “inside” of their relationship (see my boyfriend hides contact with his ex ). So if you want to be in the know, it’s best to try and understand why a spouse wants to talk to an ex, and to be supportive (see empathy and truth telling ).