"Bumping" into an Ex

Generally, when a woman runs into an ex, she takes the time to chat with him. Men, on the other hand, practice evasion and avoidance. For whatever reason, women have a strong desire to show-up their exes. They want to prove that they are happier, more successful, and more desirable than their former beau, so they engage in superficial conversation to determine what their ex has been up to and flaunt their own accomplishments.

Forget about the past and old relationships. Most of the time there is a good reason why they didn't work, and an ex is the one person you don't want to meet when you are out with your new boyfriend. The mind has a way of allowing you to remember the past fondly, even if it was not so great.

So I reiterate, forget about old relationships; however, if you decide to venture into past memories, try to remember the reasons for the relationship being over.

Talking Too Much About Your Ex?

Women often complain that their dates or boyfriends talk too much about their former girlfriends, but many women are equally guilty of the same indiscretion. A considerable number of women seem to think that being honest means being open about everything. But honesty and openness are two different things.

You can be honest without being open, and it's better not to be "open" about your former lovers. Whether you're a man or a woman, sharing with your current partner all kinds of details about your past relationships is the opposite of romantic, and it's also unloving. It serves no positive purpose. And most important, it's disrespectful to the other person.