Is it wrong?

Marriage - Marriage and friends
@dalilac1 (862)
United States
November 22, 2006 10:49am CST
After 20 years I have had contact with a very special man in my life, he was actually my first real love. Is it wrong for us to talk about what could have been, or where we are now in our lives? Is it possible for us to remain friends with out crossing any lines or hurting others in our life?
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34 responses
@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
22 Nov 06
I don't think it's wrong to talk about where your lives are now or what may have been. I talk about that with a friend of mine I think it could be possible to be friends, but if you both are married or in relationships I wouldn't spend time alone since there is that chemistry.
@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
22 Nov 06
I am so glad that I am not the only one who thinks this, I mean both my ex and I think that way, but my husband isn't seeing it this way. Yet, I feel it's fine for him to speak to his ex, isn't that kind of like a double standard? My husband is not a jealous man, so I know that isn't the problem but I can't underdstand his not wanting us talking, its not like I would leave him for someone I was with when I was still a teenager.
• United States
22 Nov 06
You just said it. If your husband is not a jealous man and he is feeling the pressure from this man, then he knows the chemistry is there. Back off, girl.
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@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
29 Nov 06
Thanks for the pep talk, and what was is now done for, my husband told me that he wishes that I would not speak to him for the very reason you have mentioned. It was nice to speak to him ofcourse and I will cherish the memories that I have but I will not endanger my relationship with my husband over it. You really are great!
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• United States
28 Nov 06
I don't think that it's wrong but it should be done with caution so that no one gets hurt. Also if either of you have a significant other, they both should know what's going on so they don't find out another way and ruin the trust you have. But otherwise, be slow cautious and friendly.
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• United States
11 Dec 06
You are welcome. I'm glad everything worked out.
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@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
29 Nov 06
Yes, you are correct, my husband now seems to think it is not such a great idea that I speak to him. So I plan to put everything to rest once and for all.It was nice to speak to him again and I will always have fond memories of him,but I will not try to ever compare what I have now with what could have been. Thanks!
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@StarBright (2798)
• United States
22 Nov 06
Probably not. Sounds like there are some deep down feelings surfacing already. Let them go if you value your present relationship. If you have a husband and children, they do not deserve that. You may have the best intentions, but why tempt fate. Do not put yourself in a situation that will lead you to say "Well, maybe just a quiet drink to talk about old times....." NO NO NO!!!!
• United States
11 Dec 06
I agree with StarBright. You should not be talking with this man, it is not the same as his talking to his ex, he probably has kids with his ex and has to speak with her. The fact is, it bothers your hubby and if you love him, you would not want to do anything that bothers him. Don't flirt with disaster!
@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
24 Nov 06
Thanks for your input, your more or less right, we did have a lot of past that we always seem to talk about. Now that I think about it more after your response, I see that it is REALLY a huge mistake.Memories are fond to have but, if it was meant to be it would have happened long ago:)
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• Portugal
24 Nov 06
I know how you feel, I´m married to, and when some "special" friend come from nowhere cross to my life, I try not to talk over because word push words and then the ghosts come over, and the feelings maybe to. Personally I think it´s no problem, but like I said, watch out, friendship are a thinner line from love and in the other way, hope you understand my view, your discussion brought me to some thoughts.
@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
24 Nov 06
I do understand your views, I know that I need to stay away from him, thats a definate! The more we talk the closer we seem to get, he now brings up the if we,could we,should we and I can not do that to myself or my husband. It is kinda fun at the same time to wonder what things would have been like, knowing that it will not change where I am at now and who I am. I'm glad too that I gave you some thoughts as well, hope it didn't bring any ghosts out of your closets though.
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@pendragon (3350)
• United States
28 Nov 06
If you can keep it platonic, no there's nothing wrong, if you don't want to hurt the person you're with don't do ANYTHING behind they're back, i can't stress that enough, and if it gets too much for them, then stop.
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@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
29 Nov 06
Oh I has now ended, I will hold our time close to my heart but not in a space to endager my marriage. My husband feels that there are reasons that we should not speak and I will honor his wishes, and my marriage. Things did get a little strange to quick with the ex and I should have known not to allow myself to open back up to him. Thanks for your opinion:)
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• United States
28 Nov 06
I don't think it's wrong to talk about old times, but I would be careful. If your relationship never had any closure, your heart might want to create that closure and that can lead to trouble! Remember that what once was...WAS. You are new people now with new lives - 20 years is a long time! Don't concentrate on what used to be, but create a new friendship based on who you are today. If your spouses are getting upset or jealous, perhaps you are letting off vibes that it's a little more than friendship on your mind? Be careful... :O)
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@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
29 Nov 06
Your so right! There is a huge lack of closure, and you are also right about what WAS was,,thanks for your opinion I value it greatly!
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
29 Nov 06
Well, I still keep in touch with my First Ex-Fiance and it has been 23 yrs. since we were Engaged. We are just friends and that is all it could ever be, but my husband has even spoken with him, so everything is fine. Just keep it on a friendship level, and go from there. Nothing can happen unless you choose to let it.
@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
29 Nov 06
That is so cool that you, your husband and your ex fiance can get along and talk like that. I really envy that, I know that I would not be able to do that with my husband and this ex,for the reason that the ex seems to be trying to rehash what was and it is making me very uncomfortable and my husband told me if I started to feel that way we should stop speaking. So as of yesterday I put an end to it, this time with a reaon. Good luck and Congrats to you for being in that type of relationship!
@macubx (11414)
• Philippines
22 Nov 06
its really up to the both of you two,
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@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
24 Nov 06
Yea but what if it makes your spouse uncomfotable? Is it really alright?
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@fl0urish (5384)
• India
24 Nov 06
I THINK YOU SHOULD REMAIN AS FRNDS IF YOU NOT MARRIED STILL THEN YOU CAN CONTINUE
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@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
24 Nov 06
Ahh but that's the problem, I am married, he is not. My husband whom I have been with for the past 13 years now really doesn't like the idea. If you were in the same situation what would you feel as right? Continuing the friendship that has now renewed, or just let it be part of your past?
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@CMC122003 (316)
• United States
29 Nov 06
I don't think it's wrong. If you are both comfortable talking about it then it's fine. I would discuss it with others in your life and see how they feel about it. It is possible for you to remain friends, but it's hard sometimes not to cross the line. You have to be strong.
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@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
29 Nov 06
That is very sweet, I really appreciate how you worded it. There is a fine line that can not be crossed. I was getting slightly uncomfortable talking with him, especially after I showed my husband the discussions, we both decided that it wss best for me to end the talking, as my husband said, I will always have the memory of the time that we shared, but that is why he is an ex. Sometimes it's better to leave the past in the past.
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@vmoore709 (1101)
• United States
29 Nov 06
Yup. I've done it. We don't talk all the time, but when we do, it's great. My husband knows all about him and I was friends with his wife when the two of us were dating. It'll be fine. Don't count him out just because you hold a special place in your heart.
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@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
29 Nov 06
I think that is so great that you can still talk to him. It doesn't get strange at all for you though? I mean, in my case it started to get strange as in him telling me he still loved me and places he wants me to go with him. I told my husband about our talking and showed him the discussions that we have had, and my husbaands opinion was that I should stop speaking to him if I ever started to feel uncomfortable and since I now have I honored my husbands wishes. Good luck to you
@siva_4u72 (296)
• India
24 Nov 06
no why should u feel so ?
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@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
24 Nov 06
Happiness - Image of happiness
I feel that for me at this time in my life it is wrong, we had a very strong and serious relationship. He was my first true love, if things would have been different don't you think that we would have been together today? I realize now that I can not change the past, just look forward to the future. I am a better person for the relationship that we had it has made me grow into who I am today. I love better becuase of the things that we shared and talked about. Our relationship soured due to my own insecurities, if I could go back I would change how things ended, but I can not do that, I can only tell him that I am sorry for the hurt that I caused him and wish him happiness in his future. Thanks for asking and giving me the chance to think about it in a different light.
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@123Jackey (284)
• China
11 Dec 06
mybey that is fate,you suggested that both you have your own familys now,so i think you should keep a distance away,though you are in love many yeras ago.thats the only way to make sure both you and your familys live a wonderful lifes.
@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
22 Jan 07
Thanks for the helpful information. I too think it was just a hoping or wondering thing
@UnAUnO (106)
• United States
22 Jan 07
It is not wrong but you will cross the friend line the more you guys talk the more you start to think about each other and old feelings start to come from no where, and next thing you know your like "how did i get here i gotta go home my husband is probally waiting up"!!! LOL
@code_11 (902)
• Nigeria
27 Dec 06
ok its is very possible, however for the fact that we are human i also understand the plight of your hubby, if you where to be in his shoes how will you take it any answer you give yourself that you should do. thanks
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• United States
25 Apr 07
wel im gonna go out of the norm here and shock alot of people LOl but normally this would be ok even if your married in a good strong trusting marriage etc , BUT just as long as BOTH of you ( you and your friend know that what could have been ) is ALL that it was ya kow and normally that is not the case , usually even when ya start to think about that its a warning sign it dont mean ya dont love your spouse and such but like most have said those are just memories and sometimes what you think what could have been is not always what may have turned out to be ya know ;) but as long as you can set some firm boundries with this friend and yourself ( yes i admit with my old guy friends i gotta do it too ;) ) you can make it work since i dont hang with many gals but mostly guys its always an unwritten rule that certain things are never talked about and if any of of have ever dated that certanly isnt spoken of , in fact there is a freind on my my space pg who i dated and almost married and we had ran into eachother a few times before i had gotten a comp and such and then some how one of us had found eachother on myspace i cant remeber wich and he was lookin thru all my pics and stuff since he hadnt seen me since my oldest was 6 months old , and after we caught up and stuff he told me that .. ya know as much as it hurt me to see you go and not marry you im glad that you happy and have somone at home with you all the time cause that somithing i cant give you , yes hes married now but he only sees his wife once a week so havin a family would be hard too , he just summed it up that he wanted to stay in contact with us cause he does know my husband and they are friends and hes glad im happy , and thats all he really wanted for me ........ yea sorry for the long post but to me thats a true friend there :) ok ok im goin now b4 i bog down your topic LOL ~M~
• United States
27 Dec 06
I do think it's possible although I must admit it's probably not too realistic. I guess my best way to answer it would be to tell you to put the shoe on the other foot. It's your husband having contact with an old and very special woman in his life... how would you feel?
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@clickerz (471)
• Philippines
28 Dec 06
Why not? I didnt see any problems with it and maybe both of you have a different lives already.Why live with guilt when you seen him?
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@armywifey (883)
• United States
27 Dec 06
I think it is fine as long as those old feelings don't resurface and cause problems in your family. I think it can be hard sometimes to keep old feelings in check, so it may come back to bite you in the butt.
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@ronita34 (3922)
• Canada
22 Jan 07
Sometimes love lingers for a very long period of time. They say if you love simething then let it go and if it comes back to you its your and if it doesnt it never was!
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