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I still miss my ex’s mum

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babyface13 · 24/08/2023 07:34

We broke up over a year ago, but I actually still really miss her.

My ex still lived with his parents. We were super close. Whenever I went round there, she’d show a huge interest in my life always asking me questions. We’d go on walks if my ex was working from home, she’d make me hot chocolates and always commented on how well I fitted in. When my ex went on holiday, I sometimes popped over there without him just to have coffee. I lived with them for a while and I loved it.

When me and my ex split up, and I was moving my things out, she cried. She told me I was such a wonderful girl with huge prospects and that she was gutted.

Never heard from her again after that, of course. She had a phase of viewing my stories on instagram even though she had unfollowed me.

I had a dream about seeing her at the shop last night and she gave me a hug and we caught up. It made me realise that I actually still miss her.

I’m well over the ex and feel pathetic even writing this. What do I even do about this, as it’s been well over a year now?

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Porridgeislife · 24/08/2023 09:55

I’d leave it to be honest. I have two good friends who split up about eight years ago but the female half is still very close to her ex’s parents (catch up for dinner when in town etc).

It’s really awkward for his new girlfriend(s) and I think quite unfair of his parents to maintain such a close relationship. Even the most self assured individual would be wondering why his parents keep going back to his girlfriend from years ago!

Pinkdelight3 · 24/08/2023 10:29

As soon as you'd said she'd unfollowed you, I thought it's because the ex has a new girlfriend and she'd feel disloyal. Definitely leave it and don't get back in touch. Your relationship was lovely but because you were with her son, it's not something to keep going beyond that. Drawing the line clearly should help you miss her less in the long run.

CrotchetyQuaver · 24/08/2023 12:32

I wouldn't message, but I would send a card/letter saying I missed her and would love to meet up for a coffee sometime, with your phone number. Then I think you've done everything you can. Somehow I think a little note is nicer than a message...

Aqua2 · 24/08/2023 13:56

I wouldn't do anything personally, as it risks putting her in a position where she has to explicitly state she doesn't want to be in contact again and that could spoil the good memories you have.

The fact she unfollowed you and didn't respond to a previous congratulations message makes it pretty clear she doesn't want to engage. It's probably just more vivid for you at the moment because of your dream.

I do sympathise though, I lost several people I considered best friends following relationships ending, however ultimately had to accept that it was their decision to cut ties and if they wanted to still be part of my life then they would be.

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