Would you feel that it's disrespectful to your partner if you were still friends with an ex?

[Brunocatmon]

I broke up with a partner of almost 6 months for a variety of reasons.

In the 3 months apart, I dated someone else for a few weeks. I broke it off as there wasn't an intimate connection for me. We stayed friends though and have always got on great.

I got back with my former partner and I cut contact with the woman I dated for a few weeks although I didn't want to because we were still friends. She said she understood.

My question is, is it disrespectful to stay in touch with someone you dated briefly?

No.

If there isn't anything lingering, then no.

I suppose this is different because the other is after the now gf... I can understand why you would.

No, assuming there was no romantic spark between me and the ex, I wouldn't think that was disrespectful at all.

If an ex of mine said "Sorry, I can't be friends with you any more because it's disrespectful to my new partner to be in touch with someone I once dated" I'd probably roll my eyes and say 'Haha, don't flatter yourself, pal'.

Two of my ex’s came to our wedding when DH and I got married! He now hangs out with one of them more than I do.