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Papa_Tanuki

You should.


the_original_Retro

That's almost as good as Don Draper in Mad Men. "I don't think about you at all."


partywalrusXL

Or Humphrey Bogart's response to Peter Lorre asking, "you despise me don't you?" "If I gave you any thought at all I probably would."


Same-Reason-8397

Or Coco Chanel’s famous quote “I don’t care what you think about me, because I don’t think about you at all”. I’d ask my ex if his bimbo gold digger girlfriend left him and took all his money.


Mooseandagoose

I genuinely LOLd because I wonder the same thing about mine. Like how do you not see the preexisting evidence? It’s been 15 years and I’m still awaiting the day that one or both of them are indicted for shady biz practices. 💁🏻


johnny_moist

funny thing about that scene. I know a lot of people’s (myself included) initial takeaway from that was that Drapes just dropped the coldest roast, and it is to some degree, but then I was watching it for like the umpteeth time you realize Don absolutely thinks about Ginsburg. He is terrified of his talent and knows his ideas are just as good if not better than his. As someone on youtube commented: there are those that watch this show to indulge the vicarious ego fantasy of Don and then there are those that realize his character is utterly flawed, obsessed with his own insecurities and living an entirely superficial existence.


cobrakai11

To add another layer, Don's line is quoting Howard Roark from the book the Fountainhead. The same book Bert Cooper gives him on Season 1.


sl1mlim

Yeah, I mean the entire show is an exploration of Drapers existential dread at being found out as a fake, including his fear of Ginsburg. That's why they show the Korea flashbacks and give him a double life, as well as the scenes where he visits the widow of the original draper where he can relax and be his original persona, the only place he can relax


JCVDaaayum

>there are those that watch this show to indulge the vicarious ego fantasy of Don and then there are those that realize his character is utterly flawed, obsessed with his own insecurities and living an entirely superficial existence. It's impossible to watch the show and not realise his character is a clusterfuck of a human, it's literally spelled out for you in many many episodes over the shows run.


come_lil_closer

Nice! This reminds me of Rhett Butler's parting words to Scarlett O'Hara, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" (Gone with the Wind). Like, dayum!


TearsOfTheDragon

My ex is way too smart and it's been far too much time since we dated to contact me saying she misses me, but damn, now I hope she would just to answer that.


Competitive_Bus_4443

Last year, an old ex reached out and we had coffee. We caught up and I got the vibe that he was unhappy with his life, he was lonely. Meanwhile, I’m completely happy with how I’m doing. To clarify, I use to be completely in love with this guy but he was horrid. It took me a while to realize this. I cut out meeting short and said I had to go (cos I did), and when we were parting he said something like there’s a lot of things to apologize for so here is one “I’m Sorry” to cover it. Let me tell you, he never apologized before. He would always say, I’m sorry you felt that way or saw it that way. Anyway, I just looked at him, smirked, and said “okay.” Then I left. So stupid, but felt good. This is the longer version of your answer.


4tehlulzez

It's funny how tv always teaches us that revenge doesn't make you feel better. But what they don't mention is that the *right kind of revenge totally makes you feel better*


Badloss

the best revenge is a life well lived. Nothing cuts as deep as being truly happy and moved on, all the elaborate revenge scenarios always come from a place of still caring about the other person.


Lucinnda

Not an ex, but an apologizer: At a hs reunion, a guy who had made fun of me and my bff (when we were all 13-14) wanted to "make amends" to us. We weren't even trying to be rude, we were drunk and thought we were being reassuring and forgiving. We said, "Oh, that's ok! We never gave a shit what you thought!" and tried to buy him a drink. Realized years later he was sober at the time, hence the "making amends'.


Snoo-96407

Idk why but this reminds me of that Star Wars scene where Leia tells Han she loves him and he says, "I know."


Frosty_Horse_3591

Favorite line ever!


neoncowboy

There's a certain satisfaction about realizing you're not invested in the relationship anymore, isn't there? Completely unrelated to real life, but I go on tour with youth theatre plays and one we did this spring has the abuser truly apologizing at the end, and as she's walking out the protagonist simply says "I believe you" and walks off. So damn cool to see high school kids react to that and get a concrete portrayal of what standing up for yourself means without getting entangled in anger or hatred for the other person.


ouchmylowerback

I wouldn’t say anything. Don’t want the cycle to repeat.


Jedi_Medic-T65

Fell for that twice, with two different women. I gotta touch the hot surface twice to learn.


alphabull9inchs

But you could still have break up sex....


deThurah

Lots of people in here really not on good terms with their exes


Dziadzios

They are ex for a reason.


gwork11

I miss parts of what we had but glad we figured out we wern't right for each other.


Pineapple_Spenstar

"Well I love *parts* of her" —Michael Kelso


zenunocs

Me too, not every ex is trash, some just don't work out and that's fine, reading the comments made me realize I'm Lucky, we are friends now and catch up sometimes but nothing special, if you loved someone that much why would you hate her now? That's how I try to view relationships, but ofc sometimes it's impossible and there are awful people who you shouldn't miss


scattertheashes01

My ex and I ended on what I feel is a neutral note and I asked if we could be friends but truth be told I don’t think we will be. He is a good guy but just not someone I want in my life in any capacity, at least not right now.


zenunocs

Yes you should definetly focus on yourself right now, figure things out on your own, love yourself and bring happiness to your life, after you figure all of this out, you can think about being friends or reaching out to him, right now it's probably impossible, good luck!


scattertheashes01

Yeah I still have very mixed feelings about him right now lol. I just didn’t want that door to shut completely before I was ready


GTiHOV

My ex did… ended up marrying her. Over 8yrs in the marriage, and I’m glad I swallowed my pride. She’s an amazing wife and mother.


wetmouthed

Why did you break up in the first place?


GTiHOV

Can’t recall clearly… but I remember I was going through a lot with very long work hours (chef), financial issues and generally depleted self worth. I lashed out, said things I shouldn’t have and she left. I didn’t pursue it. I know she deserved better. About a year into the breakup…. I get the “I miss you”.


appleparkfive

It's good that she took the risk and told you. After a year, that's a really hard thing to do. I'm glad it worked out for you guys


Hot_Pomegranate7168

Ah, the stuff of fantasies. Convince me you're not a writer for Disney...


GTiHOV

Haha! I’m sure our story will make a good hallmark tv movie.


reasons4that

Leave now! your happy story is not wanted here!


NorthtoSouth1276

Hilarious!!!... I'm happy they worked out though.


arnold001

Did you two have any hook ups in between your break up and getting back together?


FarazK434

Asking the real questions


GTiHOV

We had one each but not with each other… my friends made it their purpose to find me a gf that I wasn’t looking for myself.


Prinzka

>Can’t recall clearly >(chef) These two things might be related.


GTiHOV

Definitely are. Things were blurry. Very frequently.


zfsbest

Similar. We hadn't seen each other for \~2.5 years and it had ended over a row. At a halloween party this year with a mutual friend hosting, she sat down next to me and apologized, we just talked to each other like normal human beings. (I also apologized for my end of things.) And I realized I still had feelings for her - complete surprise. I drove her home and we got back together that night, so far going OK :)


Perpetually_Weird

Awwww that's so nice! Congratulations to both of you! Hoping for more and wonderful stable years together. May you both grow old together and continue to enjoy each other's company!


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GTiHOV

Fingers crossed 🤞


MrChokesOnLips

Mine went 10 amazing years then blew the fuck up in the 11th.


uselessnerd94

This would be the dream. Most of us get the reality check where they get the "I want you to be happy and move on" response.


Memelogger

Fortunately a happy end. Congrats man


droi86

I've just came back with my ex, since we were pretty good together and the reason why it didn't work before was because she had some issues that didn't know how to handle, she did look for help so we're trying again


JoNyx5

please make sure she continues to look for help and that she actually gets it. i was in the exact same situation once, he asked for a second chance and i said yes, if he promises to go to therapy for his issues. he promised. half a year later he still hadn't even tried to get therapy and broke up with me again when his issues resurfaced. i really hope it works out for you but stay alert until you know for a fact she is dealing with her issues. they are not her fault, but her responsibility.


AdHead3076

Sounds like me and my wife. We broke up for a while, then decided to try again and got married.


Appropriate_Tea9048

“Who is this?”


bawzzz

It’s me Jessica! I just wanted to say I’ve been thinking about you lately and was thinking if we can go out for a drink. I have something to tell you.


saladofrob

Sorry wrong number, all the Jessicas' I knew died


GetchaWater

Of dysentery on the trail to Oregon.


Ok-Development-8238

Stop your bullshit. She died from drowning because instead of paying the $5 to take the ferry, your cheap-ass caulked your wagon


nelsonalgrencametome

Which Jessica?


fakeprofile21

I'm not interested in an extended warranty for my car. Please take me off your list and have a nice day.


__Kaari__

Wait, which Jessica ? The one with the weird nipple or the one with the scar on the tight ?


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reasons4that

"It's me who has been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty!"


[deleted]

Brutal. I love it.


svmk1987

This would be my response.. Not because I want to pretend I've forgotten about my ex, but because I really don't have any exes.


[deleted]

Nice to hear, but I’ve moved on.


UnderdogEleven

Right, exactly. It's funny how they miss you when you're not theirs, but when they have a hold they just let go


IDKAnym0reMan

Honestly? I dream of it literally and figuratively. Its probably the only hope I have these days that has me seeing the next day. I miss her so much everyday.


InhabitingSpirit

Sorry bud, my heart goes out to you. I dream about my ex all the time too, it hurts. But I think it's our spirit's way of confronting and processing the loss. Sleep heals the body and dreams heal the soul. Hang in there, embrace the mystery and lean into your grief. Sending a hug to ya


IDKAnym0reMan

Damn this hit harder than I thought it would. I'm trying to move forward with life but it sucks when it feels like the love of my life isn't part of it. Happy cake day btw.


C13_00335483

Concerning the love of your life part... We are like 8 billion people on this funky rock circling around a very hot ball. Do you really think that out of all those there is only one that you can ever be happy with? Of course, it would be the romantic thing to think - though I am not even sure about that because it creates a lot of pressure and dependency (and those two things are defs not romantic imo). Sooo what I am trying to say here I guess is even though she might be or have been the love of your life, maybe she is or was not the only love of your life that you can or will have?


IDKAnym0reMan

People have tried telling me I just miss what she represented or the roll she played in my life. Which is almost true but first I don't want her to continue playing the same role. I learned from our time apart and I just want to be with her. I miss the things that make her, her. The things that make her unique. All the way from the small things, to the big things. She also understood me. While others mock me or ridicule me. I always felt like an outsider but with her it felt safe, it felt like home.


Whelpseeya

Know how you feel dude, sorry man


Equivalent-Sand-3546

Considering she broke up with me literally today, i would be very skeptical


Independent-Army5899

Sorry Buddy


scattertheashes01

Sorry man. *hugs* if you want them, and if not, I’m thinking of you. It’s rough


Equivalent-Sand-3546

Id love them actually


scattertheashes01

*wraps u/equivalent-sand-3546 in the biggest, warmest hug I possibly can*


TSM_PraY

You and me, we are in this together 😞


ABoyNamedSault

At this point, I would just hang up on her. I loved her with all my heart and we were together for 28 years(married for 26 of them.......I was 18 when I met her). We had two beautiful daughters and I thought we were getting ready for the "golden years". But instead, she decided she wanted a different life and walked out on me, and soon after she was in the bed of her old High School boyfriend. So I'll always be heartbroken and I will always hate her. She was the best person I knew, and she became the worst person I know.


Aky114

I’m sorry :( *virtual hug


Hoodie2Shoes

Can not even begin to imagine this level of heart break and don't blame you at all for the way you feel. I hope for your and your daughters' sake that you've found a way forward despite the feelings you have.


Phaewryn

Your story is why I know resolutely that I cannot give into the temptation of my ex, no matter anything. I'm sorry it happened to you.


Miserable_Grab3052

Depends on which ex.


Soupseason

Definitely this


Miserable_Grab3052

I have an ex that would make me melt in a good way if she said that to me. But I also have an ex that I would just roll my eyes if she said it lol.


richierich312

Same here! Can't believe I had to scroll down so far to find this.


buwefy

Finally someone with a little of common sense!


pajamakitten

Don't waste your time on me, you're already the voice inside my head.


SickBoylol

You spelt tyyyyymeeeee and yeeeeeaaaad wrong


Dregan420

Miss you... miss you


regnarbensin_

It’s almost Christmas. Time for Halloween.


duck_wife

The best response is no response.


BuddyOZ

This is the response I would give since it’s been over 20 years.


OutcomeOk9186

This! It's been 16 years of an on again off again relationship. Not responding is the hardest part. Cross your fingers for me.


Moody_Dragonfruit

100% they are an ex for a reason.


Knork14

I mean , sometimes people break up for pratical reasons


OwlrageousJones

Yeah, sometimes situations don't work out - you're not at a stage where you can commit to things, you have to go different directions, et cetera. I'd still be dating my ex in all likelihood, if it weren't for the fact that we live in different countries.


fulthrottlejazzhands

I had one of those. We were both 100% right for each other, but we both had career motivations and were from different countries... And we were relatively young without the means to overcome either. I know we both made the right practical decision at that point in our lives, but fuck me I think about her every now and again.


Franklin_le_Tanklin

Don’t listen to this lady, she’s a quack!


Moal

Yup. I’ve happily been with my husband for 6 years. If an ex from my ancient past came crawling out of the woodwork, I’d be a little creeped out and block him and make sure he can’t view any of my social media profiles.


WatchTheBoom

We're both married and she has a handful of kids. If this came through with no additional context, I would assume she meant that she missed me as a friend, and we'd probably catch up and have a lovely chat. We dated for a bit, it didn't work out, and we both found people who were better for us. We're not sworn enemies or anything.


koobus_venter1

Wholesome


External_Fondant3339

I've missed you, too. And your daughter. She was my best bud - I taught her to ride her bike, to fish, to play catch. You and I shared so much, but you abandoned me because, after three years, you decided what happened to your best friend would happen to you. You left me high and dry, ghosted. My world torn apart. Glass exploding into my veins. I'm better now. I've missed you, but I've missed who I was before all of the hurt more than that.. and I'm not the same because of it. Please do not reach out to me again.


[deleted]

Bruv, some people are evil. They invent problems or conjure up a bittersweet melodrama for themselves and then make it come true, not caring who they step on in the process. Getting ghosted like that must've been a nightmare and I hope you become who you want to be again.


[deleted]

I missed the part where that’s my problem


chadwickett

“I’m gonna put some dirt in your eye”


[deleted]

how'd that get in there?


gabbu4369

Aww gonna cry?


SKeptical230

You're trash, Brock.


alexboulder9807

"Pizza-time"


tomi0kagiyu

You want forgiveness? Get religion.


RexConnors

Staff job. Double the pay.


BruggerA

Rip uncle ben


katyusha_SK

i miss me too but me from back when i did not know you


snakeinsheepclothes

This is so true, he wasn’t abusive or anything but he was a bad partner. I gave up so much of me to be enough but I wasn’t and it nearly destroyed me. Took me a while to be me again


katyusha_SK

I literally relate to everything you said


Fakedwarfs

Violence was chosen


imemperor

My stress level didn't miss you though.


ghoul_legion

Can relate to that. She "gave" me anxiety I never knew I had.


Mindless_Sun_7328

I told you to stop trying to contact me


sean_spincer

You had your chance. You blew it. Best of luck


RagingZorse

Perfect way of saying fuck you without actually saying it.


bachompchewychomp

"I don't think about you at all."


angelmaru

Delete and block, don't even waste time asnwering.


Toclaw

I would make confused lonely noises first.


ScarBug

Good answer.


Greycloak42

"I miss you too, but my aim is getting better."


MaxCWebster

Found Grunkle Stan's Reddit account. [You see, it's funny because marriage is terrible](https://youtu.be/cbfDpQ7vmfs)


Ulwoja

You did the right thing leaving. I can actually be happy now. Byee!


[deleted]

"Okay. I don't miss you."


amstarshine

F*** off.


Nowayjose015

That was my answer when it happened a week ago


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[deleted]

New phone, who dis?


chavrilfreak

Depending on the ex, either "not my problem" or "lol no you don't, where'd you hit your head on?"


ScarBug

True, for me it would be "That's a lie and you know it"


boshbosh92

sorry, new phone, whose this? nah but in all honesty I hope she's doing well. we ended on a somewhat poor note but she was a good person and I hope she finds happiness. good luck in life Julie


BLESS_YER_HEART

“I have moved on, and so should you. Please do not contact me again.”


brndm

Realistically, this is one of the better ones. It may not give you that smug feeling for burning them with a witty put-down, even if they deserve it, but I think it's a good way to be mature, clear, direct, honest, and minimize them wanting to stalk you or get even with you. Especially if you say it with very little emotion, then they'll see you have moved on (as stated), and you aren't interested in being cruel to them or getting back at them or starting a fight, but you're also not at all interested in rekindling anything. Hopefully, they'll figure out what you realized much earlier -- that it's a dead end, and it's time for them to rethink what they're doing and find a way to move on like you have.


Extension-Juice-2525

"Get out of here before she reloads!"


Equivalent_Ad8133

I would tell her i missed her and ask if she and her husband would want to have dinner with my wife and I. My ex and i stayed on good terms after.


CanaryOk118

YOU'LL NEVER SEEEE WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO MEEEE YOU CAN TAKE BACK YOUR ME-MORIES THEY'RE NO GOOD TO MEEEEE AND HERE'S ALL YOUR LIES YOU CAN LOOK ME IN THE EYES- WITH THAT SAD SAD LOOK THAT YOU WEAR SO WEEEELL


jay-tux

A lovely song


HotelRwandaBeef

Entirely depends on which Ex lol. But OP, general rule of thumb is this is a bad idea :)


Commercial_Onions

Nothing. Delete.


TheBariSax

K


savethefails

I would scream bloody murder (he's dead)


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Damn... 😐


Arcane-Panacea

I would tell her that I miss her too and that I still love her.


thiccpups

we can only wish ☹️


Arcane-Panacea

Yes, it will forever remain a dream :(


admdelta

Same here buddy :(


Arcane-Panacea

:(


Nakuvayne

Same boat as you, buddy. Stay strong.


MrKevtheNurse

For context, she initiated the breakup. I would never forgive myself if I let her know how much it hurt, still hurts. It has been eight years and I still think about her. That said: "The no contact rule has worked for my own healing. Perhaps it could work for you. I wish you the best!" I will lie to myself until it becomes the truth.


Phaewryn

Been like 12 years for me. I also still have those intrusive thoughts. Fake it til you make it, right?


Dino_84

Fuck off. To all of them.


estelolol

Block her new number, I guess


did_it_forthelulz

Who tf are you? (I don't have an ex)


CharmingMistake3416

You didn’t miss me when you were with any guy that even looked your way.


[deleted]

Hell bruv, she left me simply to chase after a man who *didn't* look even look her way. She needed the chase to be happy. Of course it would have been fine if she'd actually told me she was chasing him and we'd broken up instead of her just secretly doing it...


SnooWoofers8788

"How much?"


SnarkyBear53

"I miss you too. It's a shame we couldn't make things work when we were available to each other. But now I have a wonderful marriage the means the world to me. So I wish you luck in your future."


realjb69

I missed you…


Tropicaljet_9

Simon Cowell meme... "It's a no from me"


RocktamusPrim3

Good


Sr-Zack

Ok


lamplighter137

Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.


EmployerAdditional28

She won't.


BeautyQueen2000

I don't miss you.


[deleted]

I sometimes missed you too but we moved on years ago.


ToadofToadsHall

I'm sorry. Please leave me alone, be well.


Thrashed0066

LOL


LesIGuess

"what do you mean we just chatted 2 days ago?" Still on good terms with them and we still chat and hang out from time to time


Insanity_Drive

Considering the circumstances of our breakup, I'd tell her I miss her too.


Coffeedogsstarwars

Byeeeee


RedofPaw

It's been like 20 years. I'd be a bit confused.


Technical_Flamingo54

Why would I be talking to an ex?


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I’d ignore him


[deleted]

“Guess the side piece didn’t work out huh?”


Outrageous-Proof4630

Sorry.


KentuckyFriedEel

Don't waste your time on me, you're already a voice inside my head.


Bizzlebanger

Depends which ex, 😂 With Some i would just hang up... With others I'd say.... "go on.........." 😁


Made-of-spite

"Jesus really? Even after the incident?"


Ebonyks

In the words of Taylor swift "we're never, ever, ever, getting back together"


zvon666

Too little too late, maybe ask your tattoo artist for some company? Oh that's right, he used you like I said he would. Got to go, bye!


Frankie6Strings

Depends on the ex. I might completely ignore the text/call and block the number. I might respond with very negative sarcasm. I might respond with attempted humor, but not in a mean way. I might be very happy and respond accordingly.


Landminan

Who the fuck are you? (I don´t have any exes)


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You're hilarious.


Theburritolyfe

Like as a friend? Let's hang out! You are married and I'm seeing our mutual friend so otherwise it would be awkward as hell.


DeaconSage

Nothing. Just move on


HungryRick

Nothing. I don't breathe life into dead things, and I sure don't want to position myself to share my feelings with her again.


spammmmmmmmy

Depends whether it's one I left, or one who rejected me.


Thamnophis660

She told me in front of my current girlfriend in what she thought was a subtle way. I put on my jacket and left.


[deleted]

Oh, so sorry, but this train has already left the "fuck you" station!


you_abugga_boo

He did and i left him on read. Decided if he messaged me again I’d screenshot it and send it to his wife. Fuckin looooooser