Does your partner still have feelings for their ex?

Unless this is your first relationship, you’re well aware that the way a relationship ends makes a big difference in the dynamic moving forward. Depending on who ended things, your partner may still have some lingering feelings for their ex, or vice versa.

Is he past his ex-girlfriend’s family?

Though it is possible that he’s past his ex and just likes some of her family members, says Greer. It also matters if he has kids with his ex—that makes a little more sense, Klow says. Maybe it’s worth discussing as your relationship gets more serious.

Does it matter if he has kids with his ex?

I’m going to go ahead and get real: There’s probably part of him that hopes this keeps a connection between them. Though it is possible that he’s past his ex and just likes some of her family members, says Greer. It also matters if he has kids with his ex—that makes a little more sense, Klow says.

Can You Be Friends with an ex and be divorced?

Exes can be friends and have no desire or hope of rekindling in the future. Divorced parents often do it for their kids, and although you may find yourself in a different walk of life, the key to any kind of relationship succeeding is an open line of communication. If you have any concerns, bring them up with your partner!

Why do I have feelings for other people besides my boyfriend?

Of course, sometimes there are underlying causes in the form of issues with the relationship you’re in. The feelings you’ve developed for someone else might not have much to do with the person that you’re feeling them for, but with what’s missing from the relationship that you’re in. Maybe you’re craving physical affection.

Why does my partner call his ex-boyfriend after I fall asleep?

“If your partner tends to make late-night calls to his or her ex after you’re asleep, it’s because they have an intimate relationship that doesn’t include you,” Masini tells Elite Daily.