I am pretty sure that most of us like to get some things orupgradesfor free, whether it’s a complimentary drink, meal, upgrade to first class on aflightor hotel room. Maybe it doesn’t happen often or almost never at all, but still – it’s great. However, is it the same nice feeling when you learn that behind that amazing upgrade is your partner’s ex?
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Getting a free upgrade is amazing; however, it may be nicer if it doesn’t come from your partner’s ex-partner
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She noted that they had booked a basic room, but during check-in, the attendant informed them that they had been upgraded to the presidential suite free of charge
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Apparently, the manager is her husband’s ex-girlfriend, which made the woman uncomfortable after seeing her husband distracted for the rest of the day
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One Reddit user shared her story online seeking to hear community members’ perspectives on whether she was in fact wrong for insisting to change back to a regular room. She found out that they got the upgrade because of thehusband’sex-girlfriend, which made her feel that he would be thinking about her for the rest of the trip.
The community members weren’t on the woman’s side in this situation and called her a jerk. “YTA – his ex did an incredibly kind thing and was obviously trying to keep it a secret so that there was no awkwardness. Your insecurities ruined what should have been a wonderful experience,” one user wrote. “YTA. You’re insecure. It was a nice gesture and you acted like a spoiled child,” another added.
Okay, let’s talk a little bit about exes. I think it’s safe to say that there are quite a few people who are worried about their partner’s ex, they keep comparing themselves to them, wondering if they still have feelings for them or simply feeling jealous. Well, all of this has a term – it’s called retroactive jealousy.
It’s understandable that being interested in your partner’s dating history may be completely normal – so when does it actually become retroactive jealousy? Well,Dr. Romanoffdescribed a few characteristics of retroactive jealousy – the first thing may be that you constantly think about your partner’s past and feel envious of their previous partners.
Also, it can lead to bad relationship habits like checking in on your partner, not trusting them fully, or browsing through their phone. Another characteristic may be making comparisons – the expert notes that you may find yourself stalking their social media and comparing your life and relationship to theirs. And finally – imagining missing details.
So, folks, while a little jealousy towards your partner’s ex may do no harm, there is a thin line when it could actually impact your relationship, and not for the better. But speaking about the story – what are your thoughts on this? Did the woman overreact? Share your thoughts below!
Redditors stood on the man’s ex’s side, saying she made a nice gesture
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