How would you feel if your new partner’s ex asked to meet you?
25 June 2019
If your partner asked you to meet their ex because the ex was concerned about your suitability, would you?
For Kaye Adams on Mornings, that wouldn’t be a problem. Indeed, she used to meet her partner’s ex on holiday regularly.
“She was much better looking than me and it was difficult. I was trying to be mature.”
Would you ever meet up with your partner’s ex?
Cat Cubie asks Kaye if there’s ever a good reason for meeting your partner’s ex.
Stories from the programme’s listeners included Helen, whose husband’s ex was at their wedding, and an anonymous caller who explained that avoiding their ex was challenging as they share the same social circle.
Caller Mark confessed that his ex vets his potential partners, which didn’t sit well with Kaye.
“You’re asking the wrong person. Ask your mum!”
Closure or reconciliation?
Why do people meet up with their ex-partners?
Psychologist Jo Hemmings & blogger Oloni discuss what to be aware of when meeting an ex.
‘It would be scary losing you’
Is it healthy to remain friends with your ex?
Jas & Ash have been in each other's lives since splitting - but is it holding them back?
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