Is it normal to get some satisfaction from seeing your ex?

[Michelleore]

Last night I was out with a guy and we went for drinks.
My ex walks in,a ex who was a total arse to me.
Anyway it felt so good to be with someone else and see him,he always thought I would be pining for him forever,I honestly felt zilch well accept for satisfaction (I think you can call it)
Is that normal?
I was looking good (I thought so ;-) ) and felt confident.
He kept looking over,i think he was surprised to see me with someone.
I've just woke up feeling good..
Does that even make sense?

Yes it makes sense.

I am not that lucky. First time I saw the ex who broke my heart (first teenage love) i was soaking wet after being caught in the rain, make up running down my face and mid way through shovelling a big mac in my gob
Ex looked handsome and smart in a suite perfectly turned out.
That was 18 years ago and I still cringe wishing I had looked stunning

Totally!

Totally normal.

I remember seeing a guy I adored (we never went out, he thought he was out of my league). Bumped into him at a pub one time when I went back home a few years later, it was one of those rare times I knew I looked good. His face was a picture.

Completely. Out with someone else, looking good and having fun and the ex seems bothered by it - That's the dream!

Yes this is my dream to have my evil ex see how happy I am with new bf.

I know what you mean. Feels brilliant.

I agree karma - after divorcing the WN EXH last year I've put on about a stone - and I'm SOOOOO freaking happy about it! He'll see me and say "she's let herself go" and the reality is that I'm no longer controlled and I'm me just tucking into a massive sausage sandwich cos I can without any mean comments.
I revel in my independence - and yes, I accept it means I buy a size bigger now!!

I've honestly woke up feeling great.
Like I can close the book (if that makes sense)
I always imagined in my head what it would be like,but seeing him knowing he will have got the shock of his life is just great ha ha .

Yes, totally normal. Especially if the ex is looking miserable/fat/scruffy . Unfortunately every time I run into mine I'm in trackies, with unwashed hair and snapping at the kids, whilst carrying an extra few pounds of "contentment"

Absolutely, 'living well is the best, the only worthwhile revenge'

Thank god im normal ha ha
He had a face like a slapped arse too