What happens when you run into your ex with his new girlfriend while you’re on a date with your new boyfriend? Â Well, Jessica Simpson and beau Eric Johnson found out over the weekend when they ran into Simpson’s ex, Nick Lachey. Â When asked about the incident by USA Today, the singer said, “He was at the same restaurant. Â I didn’t speak to him.” Â But apparently she was much more willing to talk when asked about her current relationship with Johnson, according to Us Weekly. Â “He definitely makes me very happy,” she said. Â “He brings out a lot of light in me and makes me very comfortable being who I am. Â It’s nice to be with somebody who praises you for the right reasons.” Â Is that a Nick Lachey burn? Â We’ll never know for sure.How should you handle your first sighting of an ex post-breakup?
Cupid’s Advice:
It’s always awkward when you run into your ex for the first time after you’ve broken off your relationship, but there are right and wrong ways to deal with it. Â Cupid has some suggestions:
1. Act casual: There’s no need to bring drama into the picture. Â Even though you may be feeling turmoil on the inside, keep it bottled up for the time being. Â Although they say keeping your feelings inside can sometimes be a bad thing, it’s okay if you let it out in a different venue later on — away from your ex.
2. Be civil: Again, there’s no reason to carry the reasons you broke up into your first meeting after your split. Â Your relationship is over, and it’s time to move on. Â Why re-hash old arguments when you can just keep it civil, and shrug it all off?
3. Keep it short: Don’t prolong your first meeting post-breakup. Â If you happen to end up at the same location as your ex and there’s no way to avoid each other’s presence, deal with it briefly. Â The longer you confront your ex-partner, the more awkward you will feel and the more likely you may say something you’ll regret later.
