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10 Things Not To Tell Him About Your Ex

Written by Deborah Bennett, Senior Editor on April 28, 2009 5:17 pm

In every relationship, the past comes up in conversation. And while a guy thinks that he should know certain information about his girlfriend for future reference, he is really better off being happily oblivious.

The folks at cosmo.com has come up with a list of what guys hate to hear, along with suggestions on what to say instead:


1. Don’t say: “Everyone loved him.”
A guy likes to think he is the best man you’ve ever dated and that he’s the favorite of all the important people in your life: siblings, friends, and especially your parents. When your new guy finds out that everybody loved the old boyfriend, his confidence wanes. It’s bad enough that his girlfriend has certain expectations. Now, living up to the group’s expectations might be a tall order.

Spring clean your relationship.

What to say instead: “They liked him but didn’t know the real person.”
It will make gatherings with friends and family easier if your guy is blissfully unaware that everyone in the room might be wishing the old boyfriend was still in the picture. (“He was so good at Pictionary!”) Let the new guy know that while the ex was loved by all, that was only because they saw one side of him, not the person you were around. Even if the new guy isn’t Mr. Popular with Dad and e-mail buddies with your best friend, you’re the only one who really has to like him. He will get better at Pictionary too. He has been practicing his animal shapes.

2. Don’t say: “He made good money.”

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Montaa/ Montaa

    WHERE THE HELL IS THE REST OF THE REASONS

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/tteediva63/ tteediva63

    The headline said 10 things, all I saw was 3, what happened to the rest.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/loves_honesty1/ loves_honesty1

    Lol i was thinking the same thing i only see two things not to say.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Alyssa_Keys/ Alyssa_Keys

    OMG waist of time once again an…EDITOR FUX UP… you know what thats a scapegote … the WEB MONITOR WAS THE REAL DOUCHE… Hello… make sure article is complete on the page before you write the link …web design 101

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Mr_Spann/ Mr_Spann

    You have to click the “READ MORE” link. LMAO!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/kokokiss_4u/ kokokiss_4u

    where are the rest of the reasons???????

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/realgoldenbrown1/ realgoldenbrown1

    This is stupid and i don’t see a “read more” link.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/sexy_bubblelicious21/ sexy_bubblelicious21

    I say if u have to ask your never kno.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/witchiepoo82/ witchiepoo82

    Man theres no read more link!!
    Im mad
    lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/damassager/ damassager

    You are gonna hear this stuff, its inevitable, its gonna slip out, atleast a partial number of these things. I would say its better to just avoid any convo about an “ex”

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/JAY-RBG/ JAY-RBG

    if you want to read more, click the read more link and when the next window opens, look for the slide show in the middle of the page, then click the arrow and read at your pace or click the “start slide show” button

    I’m a dude, some of that stuff i agree with some i don’t. personally i just avoid the whole ex- topic cause i feel no good can come from it especially if you’re like me and like to think honesty is the best policy.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/qeutiepei/ qeutiepei

    I tell guys what they want to hear. They ask a question of how the ex was to you. they want to know they can treat you better. I never mention, that i didn’t have to lift a finger and that I used my money for what i wanted n he paid the bills cooked if i didn’t want to and we divided time with the kids equally. What guy wants to know he can never get to you like that? Its like getting a new puppy… after u have gotten the other one trained. Not gonna do it again.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/qeutiepei/ qeutiepei

    There is no read more link because the page is over a week old

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/bigdav14/ bigdav14

    I think the most important thing to remember is that you are a totally different person than the ex. So what if the ex was such and such. The new booty’s aim should be to create his own lane and do the things that work for the best of the relationship because the vibe will definitely be differeny allowing him an opportunity to drown himself rather than fade by comparison of the ex. MAN stand your ass up and be felt guaranteeing yourself a good situation!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Charliesangelwannabe/ Charliesangelwannabe

    I’m just as sensitive to, “She was a cheerleader, very outgoing, and had great taste!” …or “She’s now an executive and takes care of herself, you should pamper yourself more”…Gee, thanks.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/DAREALRECKLESS/ DAREALRECKLESS

    that’s the problem with most men. DONT KNOW WHEN TO STFU! ladies, with me, DONT say jack about your ex and DONT say jack whenever one of my sports team loses and we good. : )

  • http://www.blackplanet.com//

    it onlys shows 1. wheres the other 9? this is dumb

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