Being in a relationship is a beautiful experience but with time, it may have its ups and downs. Especially when your partner has a history of exes or even just an ex.
While it is purely healthy and okay to have a partner, who still thinks about their ex or talks to them or are still in a friendly relationship, it is crucial that one understands the fine line between being friends and having romantic feelings.
In times of confusion or if you’re doubtful about your partner’s intentions, it is always wise to talk about it with your partner. If not, you can look up these signs that will tell you, if your partner still thinks about his ex-girlfriend in a romantic way.
02/8He still talks about his ex with love and enthusiasm
One of the basic ways to know if your partner still has feelings for his ex-girlfriend is by observing the way he talk about her. If the love still exists and he thinks about his ex-partner in a romantic way, he will speak of her with so much love and enthusiasm. Everything he says will only reflect his feelings for her.
03/8He constantly compares you with his ex
Comparing two people is always problematic and if it’s your partner’s ex that you’re being compared with, then it is time to make a call. Sometimes it can be deliberate, but if your boyfriend is doing it subconsciously then that is an even bigger problem.
04/8He still defends his ex-girlfriend
There’s a huge difference between being respectable and polite about one’s ex and defending him or her in front of their present partner. Not badmouthing an ex is a choice, but defending the person infront of one’s ex is unfair. He may be telling the truth, but the fact that he has no regard for your feelings is a point of concern.
05/8He dreams about his ex-girlfriend often
Most probably, your partner will refrain from telling you about his dreams concerning his ex-girlfriend. However, if he do talk about it and his ex plays an important part in it, then it is a concerning matter. Dreams play a crucial role in determining how dedicated one is towards someone. If he is still dreaming about his exes then its time you start discussing it with him.
06/8The ex-girlfriend’s name springs up frequently
Calling out the name of one’s ex is the ugliest part of a relationship. Everyone thrives to gain their partner’s undivided attention but when, even if it is by mistake, your partner calls you by his ex’s name, then it surely means that he still haven’t got over her.
07/8He still stalks his ex-girlfriend secretly
Look for any signs that indicate your partner is still stalking his ex-girlfriend on social media or elsewhere. If he has moved on, he wouldn’t be concerned about how his ex-girlfriend is fairing or if she is seeing someone else. So, one of the sure signs that your partner still thinks about his ex is if he is still in contact with her on social media.
08/8He keeps bringing up memories from the past
Remembering the past or the memories that were created with an ex is beautiful, unless one pretends to move on and is already in a relationship. Your partner may love you a lot but if he continuously reminisce the old times and talk about the good times spent with his ex-girlfriend, then he really haven’t moved on.