my boy bestie has often mentioned that he thinks it’s interesting that i manage to stay friends (or at the very least, friendly) with most of my exes.

the way i see it, why wouldn’t you? once the feelings are gone and you no longer feel a magnetic pull towards the person, shouldn’t a friendship remain?

obviously, i know this isn’t always the case. both parties need to be on the same page. and sometimes there is lingering hurt…or feelings.

my very favorite ex-boyfriend is still in my life. i was very curious to see how he’d interact with my current boyfriend, since that situation can have a high potential for awkwardness. naturally, they get along great… i mean, they clearly have things in common. one thing, anyway.

it can be weird being the common denominator in a friendship type situation. exes aside, you never really know how people are going to mesh.

a few days after my old bf met my new & shiny bf he text me.

old: your man seems great. he’s a good guy and really into you, i can tell.
me: how?
old: he has that same look.
me: what look?
old: the one i had. he’s in awe of you.

it’s so SO mutual.