Why We Tend To Hate Our Partner’s Exes, And How To Stop These Negative Emotions From Ruining Our Own Relationship

If you don’t want to be a part of the comparison game, for instance, you could tell your partner, “I don’t want to be compared to your ex.”

Similarly, if you don’t want to hear about their ex at all, you could tell your partner, “I don’t feel comfortable listening to stories about past experiences you shared with your ex.”

By being open and working on practicing self-awareness, you can let go of the hold that hatred can have over you.

It’s also crucial to note that, yes, these feelings are totally normal. So, no, it is not wrong or unnatural to have negative feelings about your partner’s ex.

At the end of the day, though, it is important that you confront these feelings head-on and work to mitigate them as much as you can. That way, your own peace of mind is not sacrificed, and you can get back to focusing on what really matters: your own relationship with your partner.

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