Should I Get Back with My Ex?

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JackBurton

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Originally posted by: Aztech
Originally posted by: SlitheryDee
Originally posted by: Aztech

Yeah, we're supposed to get together this weekend... I'm sure we'll have sex. I think I deserve it for all the money I've given her. Then, I'm gonna have to end this thing for good!

Are you listening to yourself?? NO NO NO NO NO NO. This is how she's going to rope you in and squeeze back into your life. Sex is a woman's most lethal weapon. Break it off, be rude if you have to.

But I just really need some REAL sex right now. This will be the last time...really. :eek:

Dude, get a high priced hooker. It will be MUCH cheaper.
 

theLION

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he still loves her....he was faithful even while they're separated.....dude don't let her TRAMPLE ALL OVER YOU!!!!!
 

Aztech

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Originally posted by: Eghck
Originally posted by: Aztech
I know she's been with about 3 other guys since we split. Should I care though? We weren't together at that point. I could've done the same thing, but I didn't. I guess if I had the opportunities, I would have.

Maybe you didn't because in a way you still cared, subconsiously you might have even held onto the hope that you two might get back. It says something, about what she did after your divorce.

I don't understand your last sentence. Anyway, I did hold on to hope and I guess the opportunity has always been there for me to try and get her back. Now she's played the field a while and discovered that she can get sex, but it's gonna be hard to find someone to settle down with and get support. So, she's ready to get back with me. Yeah, I don't like that.

 

T9D

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Women will always come back when it suits them and they need something.

Seriously it might be tempting but dont do it. You really want some other daddy coming around and a part of your life?? Even if he's not now he probably will eventually. Think of the problems this could cause. And good god dont even think of marrying her again.
 

SampSon

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If you get back together with her you deserve every single possible thing that can and WILL go wrong (just like before).
When you do get back together with her (and you will because you're obviously weak, easily manipulated and still madly in love with her), make sure to post many YAGT threads here.

Go out and get some other tail, no one should live with only having had sex with one person.

This is how you do it:
Talk to younger friends who are in college.
Go out with them and have them dress you.
Have them point out which girls are getting drunk and looking like they want to go home with someone.
Observe what the girl is drinking.
Buy that drink, and one for yourself.
Walk over to girl and use some sort of line and give her the drink.
Talk, dance if you have to. You will know quickly if she digs you or not.
If she doesn't go back to observing the drink step and repeat.

If you cannot manage that, by all means go back to your ex-wife, get the same old sex, take care of your (not really yours) new child, live not-so-happily-ever-after.

 

Skunkwourk

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Originally posted by: Aztech
Originally posted by: Eghck
Originally posted by: Aztech
I know she's been with about 3 other guys since we split. Should I care though? We weren't together at that point. I could've done the same thing, but I didn't. I guess if I had the opportunities, I would have.

Maybe you didn't because in a way you still cared, subconsiously you might have even held onto the hope that you two might get back. It says something, about what she did after your divorce.

I don't understand your last sentence. Anyway, I did hold on to hope and I guess the opportunity has always been there for me to try and get her back. Now she's played the field a while and discovered that she can get sex, but it's gonna be hard to find someone to settle down with and get support. So, she's ready to get back with me. Yeah, I don't like that.

Its just my opinion that if after 7 years of marriage, if she could let this happen to herself shes probably more trouble that shes worth. Im not against having fun, exploring some more or releasing frustrations, but poor choices lead to poor results, and shes got a kid after a one nights stand...

 

Aztech

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Originally posted by: theLION
he still loves her....he was faithful even while they're separated.....dude don't let her TRAMPLE ALL OVER YOU!!!!!

It's so ironic that when we were together and married I didn't think I was in love with her. Now, I consider taking her back after all that's happened. I guess I do love her. In any case, I NEED her this weekend, don't try to talk me out of that. It may be a little wrong, but in the scheme of things, it doesn't change anything. I feel justified in it. And even after that, if she'll be my sex buddy while we search for others, then why not?
 

clamum

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No way man. Might be hard because she's the only one you've been with, but it sounds like trouble to me.
 

Skeeedunt

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Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
Ask yourself, do you love her? Whatever you answer should make you decide.

I'm sure he thinks he loves her, after listening to all this. Doesn't mean it's a good idea to get back with her. Listening to your gut isn't for people with terrible instincts.
 
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SlitheryDee

Originally posted by: Aztech
Now she's played the field a while and discovered that she can get sex, but it's gonna be hard to find someone to settle down with and get support. So, she's ready to get back with me. Yeah, I don't like that.

Every time palmerella and her 5 sisters get old guess who's going to be there to pick up the slack. This may seem like a good thing in the short term, but every time you meet you're going to have to talk to her. She'll be extremely nice at first but eventually a sense of you owing her something for these "meetings" will emerge. Many women have a hard time differentiating casual sex from a relationship so don't be surprised when she starts implying that you two are an item once again. It will be a gradual process in which it is hard to define the exact moment in which you decide that you are obligated to be with her again, but if you pursue sexual relations with her then you have allowed her to get her foot in the door.

 

RaiderJ

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Originally posted by: hjo3
Good God, no. Run and never look back.

Originally posted by: hjo3
Good God, no. Run and never look back.

Originally posted by: hjo3
Good God, no. Run and never look back.

Originally posted by: hjo3
Good God, no. Run and never look back.

Originally posted by: hjo3
Good God, no. Run and never look back.

Originally posted by: hjo3
Good God, no. Run and never look back.
 

SVT Cobra

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Originally posted by: Skeeedunt
Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
Ask yourself, do you love her? Whatever you answer should make you decide.

I'm sure he thinks he loves her, after listening to all this. Doesn't mean it's a good idea to get back with her. Listening to your gut isn't for people with terrible instincts.

True but I'd rather have been in a loving relationship then to not have been loved at all.
 

SampSon

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And even after that, if she'll be my sex buddy while we search for others, then why not?
Are you really dumb enough to think she's only going to be your sex buddy?

She has a 6 month old baby and is living with her mother. She wants you to support her and her child. Dealing with your penis is worth it for the support, but don't expect it if you're not supporting her. Although you've said that you've been giving her money, so you're already done for. Congrats.
 
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Originally posted by: Aztech
I've only been with her, ever. We dated for about 5 years, then we were married for about 7 more. It was never great, but it was pretty good. We did fight about money a lot, and I never thought I was truly in love. We decided to try separating for a while... well, she started seeing other people and got pregnant in a one-night stand. Now she has a baby that's like 6 months old. She's moved back in with her mother. Now she wants to get back with me.

During our 18 months "apart" we did keep contact. On the phone, but also a few "sessions" together. I did miss her. I've only ever known her, all of my adult life. During the separation and divorce I got hit by Katrina and also my brother was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. I've had no chance to meet other women, not that I'd begin to know how to approach dating at this point.

I certainly still have feelings for her. Our time apart has made me want her back. But I should probably walk away. I'm pathetic right?



WTF dude!!!

HELL NO!!
You separate, she gets knocked up and wants to get back with you!? :confused:

 

Eeezee

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Jul 23, 2005
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Originally posted by: Aztech
well, she started seeing other people and got pregnant in a one-night stand. Now she has a baby that's like 6 months old. She's moved back in with her mother... I'm pathetic right?

DEAR GOD NO! If you didn't feel like you ever really loved her after 12 years, then what good is a child that isn't yours going to do for your relationship? Just be thankful that the child isn't yours and that you aren't going to have to pay 18 years of child support to a woman that you don't love. If you fought over money all the time, then the idea that she wants you for the monetary support is a valid one.

Find a nice looking girl and ask for her number, you'll be glad that you did.
 

theLION

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well although most everyone for the most part agrees that you should run and not look back, there is a possible chance (although it seems a very low possibility) that things can work out. it could be that she really did learn her lesson and all, but the fact that she had to "have fun" with other guys to realize she wants you back just really gets to me. i mean c'mon, you're like the consolation prize to her. and the fact that she has a baby - well it's pretty obvious she needs someone to help her take care of the baby and who else but the person she was married to. ill admit though that it would be pretty noble of you to get back with her just for the child since it's a good thing for a child to have a daddy. but if you get back with her, you better take control of the relationship and not let her walk all over you - be a man. it just seems that you are a huge push-over.
 

Skunkwourk

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Originally posted by: Aztech
Originally posted by: theLION
he still loves her....he was faithful even while they're separated.....dude don't let her TRAMPLE ALL OVER YOU!!!!!

It's so ironic that when we were together and married I didn't think I was in love with her. Now, I consider taking her back after all that's happened. I guess I do love her. In any case, I NEED her this weekend, don't try to talk me out of that. It may be a little wrong, but in the scheme of things, it doesn't change anything. I feel justified in it. And even after that, if she'll be my sex buddy while we search for others, then why not?

justified? I understand your pain, but shes got a kid now, even if he/she is too young to comprehend anything, don't get involved with a woman with a kid unless you're serious. Seriously what you NEED is sex with no strings attatched, shes got an entire kid chained to her...
 

Aztech

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Originally posted by: SampSon
And even after that, if she'll be my sex buddy while we search for others, then why not?
Are you really dumb enough to think she's only going to be your sex buddy?

She has a 6 month old baby and is living with her mother. She wants you to support her and her child. Dealing with your penis is worth it for the support, but don't expect it if you're not supporting her. Although you've said that you've been giving her money, so you're already done for. Congrats.

I don't know. We both have needs. I guess as long as we both know that that's all it is. But she's got many more friends and they hook her up with guys pretty easy, so she'd probably do that instead.

Like I say, I'm starting to see the light. We just can't be anymore. I guess we'll separate again this weekend after she tries to get me back using her body.
 

Skunkwourk

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Originally posted by: Aztech
Originally posted by: SampSon
And even after that, if she'll be my sex buddy while we search for others, then why not?
Are you really dumb enough to think she's only going to be your sex buddy?

She has a 6 month old baby and is living with her mother. She wants you to support her and her child. Dealing with your penis is worth it for the support, but don't expect it if you're not supporting her. Although you've said that you've been giving her money, so you're already done for. Congrats.

I don't know. We both have needs. I guess as long as we both know that that's all it is. But she's got many more friends and they hook her up with guys pretty easy, so she'd probably do that instead.

Like I say, I'm starting to see the light. We just can't be anymore. I guess we'll separate again this weekend after she tries to get me back using her body.

She probably would hook up with her girlfriend's guys except for the fact that shes betting that she can count on you for her current needs, money and support. Don't be that sucker. I know this is just the internet, and I don't know you, neither do the rest of us on this board. But we're trying to save you from further pain. Don't do it, get drunk, cry about it, pleasure yourself, spend the night with an escort, but just don't do it.
 

Aztech

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Originally posted by: theLION
well although most everyone for the most part agrees that you should run and not look back, there is a possible chance (although it seems a very low possibility) that things can work out. it could be that she really did learn her lesson and all, but the fact that she had to "have fun" with other guys to realize she wants you back just really gets to me. i mean c'mon, you're like the consolation prize to her. and the fact that she has a baby - well it's pretty obvious she needs someone to help her take care of the baby and who else but the person she was married to. ill admit though that it would be pretty noble of you to get back with her just for the child since it's a good thing for a child to have a daddy. but if you get back with her, you better take control of the relationship and not let her walk all over you - be a man. it just seems that you are a huge push-over.

This much is true. I've always had problems saying no. It runs in my family. I'm a bleeding heart and I consider getting back with her because she's made her mistakes and has a baby and has no money and lives with her mom...

 

T9D

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I don't know. We both have needs. I guess as long as we both know that that's all it is. But she's got many more friends and they hook her up with guys pretty easy, so she'd probably do that instead.

Like I say, I'm starting to see the light. We just can't be anymore. I guess we'll separate again this weekend after she tries to get me back using her body.



I want to punch you..... hard.... in the balls....

It will be less painfiul and drawn out than what you are going to be doing to yourself.
 
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Originally posted by: Aztech
Originally posted by: theLION
well although most everyone for the most part agrees that you should run and not look back, there is a possible chance (although it seems a very low possibility) that things can work out. it could be that she really did learn her lesson and all, but the fact that she had to "have fun" with other guys to realize she wants you back just really gets to me. i mean c'mon, you're like the consolation prize to her. and the fact that she has a baby - well it's pretty obvious she needs someone to help her take care of the baby and who else but the person she was married to. ill admit though that it would be pretty noble of you to get back with her just for the child since it's a good thing for a child to have a daddy. but if you get back with her, you better take control of the relationship and not let her walk all over you - be a man. it just seems that you are a huge push-over.

This much is true. I've always had problems saying no. It runs in my family. I'm a bleeding heart and I consider getting back with her because she's made her mistakes and has a baby and has no money and lives with her mom...

DUUUUUUDE!

Wake up!