If your partner has called you their ex’s name in the moment or referenced something their ex used to do, it’s a clear sign their ex still lingers in their subconscious.
If your partner has recycled a pet name from a past relationship, it could be an unconscious slip or a deliberate attempt to recreate moments shared with their ex.
If they’re trying this hard to one-up their ex, especially if it spills into daily conversations, there’s a pretty good chance they’re still deeply invested in what their ex thinks of them.
When your partner clings to seemingly trivial items from their ex and refuses to let go, it could signal something deeper.
While some believe reusing pet names helps them move on, it’s often a sign they’re still holding onto emotional baggage and haven’t fully let go of the past.
