Anyone ever think about what it would be like if you ended up with your ex?

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I am not sure if it is bc I am not 100% happy in my marriage or if it is just how I am, but I sometimes catch myself wondering how my life would have ended up had I married one of my exes instead of my husband.
I definitely do not think I am “romanticizing” it. I don’t necessarily think my life would be any better, depending which ex I am thinking of. Just kind of wonder how it would be. I would say I have this thought mostly with my high school sweetheart who I dated over ten years ago. We broke up mutually as we ventured to different colleges. 
I don’t feel consumed by it but a little guilty that my mind ever even goes there. Anyone else find themselves doing this from time to time? Any insight into why I do this?

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No they all can go skip rocks and shove poles up their asses

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I definitely do not do this. The grass isn’t always greener. There’s a reason an ex is an ex. I’m very happy in my marriage.

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Nope 😂 I thank God everyday I didn’t. I see his gf and all I think is poor you, I hope he’s changed.

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Dead, probably. So no, I don't think about it other than to be glad I got out when I did.

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I have had dreams before. But I always wake up greatful that I didn't settle for any of them. My husband is the best man I have ever known.

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Nope!!

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I do this.  Not in a romanticizing way but we have a child together and sometimes i wonder what it could have been like if we weren't so awful for each other and I didnt terminate my second pregnancy by him.  We are tho... and my husband now treats me great.

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You probably didn’t get the closure with that other guy that you needed. I think of how life would be had I not married my husband but I get a sick feeling because life without my husband would suck badly.

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Nope. Not one of my ex’s would I have been happy with. They were all cheaters or abusive or alcoholic etc. so glad I am not miserable with any of them. I’m happy with the man that I just started dating. I wish I would have met him instead of all that crap I went through but I probably would not appreciate the good one had I not been through the bad. The the most patient and understanding guy that doesn’t pressure me or just want a hook up or to use me. When I was with my ex’s and miserable I would be kinda envious of others that had long term marriage and kids. But they are envious of me that I can come and go as I please and never see them because they can’t find a babysitter etc. the irony, when you are single, we think the grass is greener on the other side but it’s green where you water it. And when you are married , those that are miserable in their marriage wish they were single or long for something else. We are never content with what we have or always wonder what if. Guess we all have to make the best of what we have or work on things in therapy and learn to appreciate what we have. If you are truly not happy you can leave or work on things to bring back the spark. I hope things will get better.

Anyone ever think about what it would be like if you ended up with your ex?

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