6 Tips on Playing It Cool During an Ex-SightingBy Justine Kim [Relationships]
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 Nothing is more dreadful than running into an ex when he or she is with someone new, who is runway model gorgeous, but don’t let the green-eyed monster get the best of you. As stomach churning as it may seem to you, be gracious to new person in his or her life. Take this as your cue to really shine. Extend your hand and introduce yourself. The worst thing you can do is ignore your ex’s date. Include him or her in the conversation and if you are bold enough, tell the new boyfriend/girlfriend what a great catch he or she has in your ex. It will be an impressive gesture of maturity and confidence. Whatever You Do, Don’t Lie No matter how tempting, just remember, any fibs you tell will come back to haunt you. Resist creating a fantasy story about your fabulous new life without him or her. It is highly likely that your ex will see through you, so avoid the embarrassment. Be confident in your real successes and life. Keep it Short Contact with the ex should be kept at a minimum, unless you are fortunate enough that it was an amicable breakup. The longer you linger, the higher the chance of getting into a nasty, bitter argument over the past or having the situation become uncomfortable and awkward. Have a quick chat just to be polite and move on to the next crowd. You never know who you might meet! Don’t Replay the Meeting in Your Mind Whew! You actually did it! So, what do you do now? The answer is: Do not pick apart every little gesture, word and detail the two of you exchanged. Example: “I wonder what that meant?” Instead, congratulate yourself for taking the high road. Celebrate and treat yourself to a coffee or drink. __________________ play it cool Yes, this advice is probably hard to swallow and not so easy to live by, but looking back, you can take pride in the fact that you handled the encounter with dignity and self-assurance. Your ex won’t know what hit them! |
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