On special gatherings: Fiancé+Girlfriend+Ex-Boyfriend = AWKARD!

Philippines
January 6, 2013 12:56pm CST
This was totally an awkward moment indeed! I was invited to a batch party along with my former classmates back in College last week ago. And we were almost complete because others can’t make it to the event since they are now living in far places and others are living abroad. The event was pretty normal, and all were just mesmerize on reminiscing our years when we were still young. Unfortunately, as the event went along, my other colleague a female came late with his fiancé’. It was awkward because people were staring at them due to the fact that his ex-boyfriend which is also our batch mate was present in the event. They didn’t have a genuine closure so people were all staring at them. Glad that she was cool with it and her Fiancé was very civil and well mannered. Unfortunately, after two hours her ex-boyfriend (our colleague) left the event and we weren’t surprised by it because if we were on his shoes, we’d probably did the same thing. Rather than people leave a stare, it’s best to went out than to make any scene. Please share your thoughts.
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@celticeagle (159227)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Jan 13
That's hard to put up with. I wonder if the woman was really thinking of the ex's feelings. I doubt it. I guess life goes on.
@celticeagle (159227)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan 13
I really dislike awkward situations.
• Philippines
8 Jan 13
Who would've want to stay on such situation. i don't like being in an event that is way awkward too.
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• Philippines
7 Jan 13
Well actually, we never expected that our Guy colleague will come to the reunion because he was quite a busy guy, but then again he does not want to spoil our reunion because we were almost complete regardless of those who are living in another country. And She (The ex) was the most participative in our batch, somehow she is one of those who keep the group all get together. I think she didn't do it on purpose. but then again, it was indeed awkward. Thanks for your response.
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@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
15 Jan 13
Probably the best thing to do is quietly leave. And to view that as a closure. A sad closure but nevertheless, it signals that it is time to move on. It would do no good for anyone to create a scene. Best to show that you are polite and respectable.
• Philippines
15 Jan 13
True, that's why probably he left the venue. Thanks for your response...
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
That could be really an awkward situation. Well, I had also been in a similar situation. My batchmates have been constantly having mini get together since we graduated from High School. But unfortunately, I never had the time to join them until on after the 22nd year. I was pretty excited to see them coz really, most of them I last saw was during graduation. I was greeted by a very close friend of mine who was also one of my son's godmother. As I was going around to greet everybody, my close friend suddenly told me that my ex-boyfriend was there, and with his wife. Well, I didn't know how to react about it. And frankly, I was a bit worried coz they were teasing me and the wife might hear it and would just get mad. Anyway, I tried avoiding my ex and his wife. And just sat by my real close friends. It was ages ago since we really had a time to chat. Then my ex went to me, gave me a kiss on the cheek and said that he was glad to see me. I said the same, but also told him to go back to his wife a I feel uncomfortable being beside him. What he did was he called his wife and introduced her to me. Hi and hello, and that was it. She doesn't look enthusiastic meeting me. I am not sure if she knows about our past, but nevertheless, I was friendly with her. But during the succeeding get together, I have never seen her eye to eye. She avoids every time. Not that I care!
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
True, such situation is quite awkward and uncomfortable since you know you have a special history with that person. Sometimes, you just wished to get out of the venue, but then again, you need to endure it because it is a reunion and you don't want to spoil it just because you have a special relationship with that person. Thanks for sharing!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
Well, i think even if there is no closure, the fact that the girl has her new fiance, would mean to ex-boyfriend that there's nothing to revive anymore. The batch mates should not have been tensioned like that and just treated it like an ordinary one.
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
Well it was an unexpected moment though because we never thought that he'd come attending the reunion because he was quite a busy guy. but then again, he doesn't want to spoil the batch so he attended the reunion. It was not planned that his ex would bring her Fiancé on the event resulting that there was really an awkward moment on it. Thanks for your response.
@pahak627 (4558)
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
Maybe the ex-bf can bear looking at his ex with another guy. That's why he went off.
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
Somehow, probably so he just went out at the venue. probably he does not wan't to put people staring on the three of them. Thanks for your reply.
@MissBlack (356)
• United States
6 Jan 13
I have a somewhat similar situation...my one of my best friends (who happens to be a guy) has a girlfriend (they have children) and he lives with my son and I..he is my ex (the only ex I have that I get along with) and sometimes I really think in his mind he is in relationships with me and his on again off again girlfriend..it is weird because I don't consider myself with him. He doesn't like anybody I date and I don't think his girlfriend likes me but we tolerate each other..I don't know it's all too weird and very awkward. He is my son's godfather but I think he also thinks he is his father in some ways...I should write a book!
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
Such situations gives us an eary feeling which we just want to leave the venue, however we have no choice but to participate with the occasion because our friends and acquaintances are there and we want to reunite those experiences we have with them. Thanks for sharing...
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
6 Jan 13
My son is going to have to go through something like that. Next month my ex his dad is getting married. he told my son he wants him to be in the wedding. My son feels bad for me. i told him dont, Im glad someone wants your dad. That way he will always leave me alone.
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
I'm sorry to hear that your son is experiencing such situation. Sometimes, we have no choice but to conform on the event regardless, if it is really awkward. Thanks for sharing.