DD had a girlfriend last year. It was a bit too intense and not entirely healthy, so after asking me for support, we both agreed it was too much and she broke up with the girl. There obviously was upset and heartbreak on both sides, but it was done in a nice way . They are not friends anymore, but they are civil to each other (share a bus and one class).
Last night , we went to an event at the school. We bumped into the girl and the parents. I smiled and nodded (not effusively, but just as acknowledgement/politeness ) , the dad did similar but the mum huffed and rolled her eyes at me.
I know in the grand scheme of things it’s a complete non event , and I wasn’t crying in my cornflakes this morning about it, but it did bother me. Mainly because I teach (and model ) to DD that we do get over things and maintain a certain degree of civility, even when a fall out happens (as long as it isn’t anything too terrible).
Just musing on this while I’m avoiding housework.