1. Do be gracious and resist the urge to say what the #@c& do you want. That would not be very ladylike. Instead wait for him to explain his presence.
2. Do not step outside for conversation. If things go downhill there is no need to give the neighbors a show. Plus allowing him in gives you the opportunity to tell him to “Get to Stepping” in true Martin Lawrence style if he gets out of line.
3. Do not offer him anything to eat or drink. An unexpected visit from the ex is not the time to showcase those hostess skills. Save that for invited visits from new suitors 🙂
4. Do not inquire about his relationship status nor reveal yours. You do not care because he is an ex and your status is none of his business.
5. Do disregard number 4 if you have a fabulous new boyfriend (FNBF). Then feel free to say things like it’s a shame FNBF is not here or I’d introduce you, when FNBF and I were on vacation we…, FNBF and I just love it when… you get the idea.
6. Do feel confident about your looks, state of your home, etc… If you don’t feel confident; work on these things now before your ex pops up. If he pops up and you don’t feel confident this is the time to fake it.
7. Do inquire about the well being of relatives of the ex that you were fond of. It is not their fault they are related to ex.
8. Do not encourage any bonding between the ex and your pets. Also don’t freak out if pets seem happy to see ex. Said pets may go to ex for a rub or two but they know where their crunchies come from.
9. Do not! I repeat do not give in to any of your more carnal urges regardless of how much attraction there may be. Sex with an ex = bad idea.
10. Do be as sexy as you can without being obvious. It is fun to make him miss what he used to have. And it should not be too hard considering he’s the one who popped up at your door.
I used this top 10 list this weekend when my ex popped up. I survived his visit basically unscathed Joy intact.
Has your ex ever popped up at your door? What did you do or not do?
This was the BEST article!!! I loved all of these tips…you have me laughing so hard I think partially because I'm reading while enjoying a glass of red wine, but also because these tips are GOOD. I love the FNBF acronym…I say even if you don't have one, now is as good as time as any to pretend you do when your ex unexpectedly shows up at your door. I've never been in this situation (thank goodness) but now that you've armed me with the right tips I'm kinda hoping I can test them out one day 🙂
My ex never popped in, but he used to call me occasionally. This was before we all had caller-ID. The last time I spoke to him, he called to tell me he had gotten married. I was in a bad place at the time studying for the CPA exam for like the 3rd time – I hadn’t passed all the sections previously. I burst out crying. I am sure he still enjoys the memory of that. I ended up passing the exam, getting married, changing my name and moving. I’ve never seen or spoken to him since.
Savvy, the fact that he felt the need to contact you with his news shows that he is the one with issues.
What's Taking place i'm new to this, I stumbled upon this I have found It positively useful and it has aided
me out loads. I am hoping to give a contribution &
assist different customers like its helped me. Great job.
Here is my web page … how to download movies
I am regular reader, how are you everybody? This article posted at this site is genuinely good.
Feel free to visit my blog post learn piano
Actually if the ex showed up here, I would not let him in and I would politely but firmly tell him to leave before I call the police. The last ex was a bit stalkerish and would send me e-mails about a terrible person I was. Do not want or need that in my life.
#commenthour
GREAT post! I laughed out loud at some of this advice – and that's b/c i totally agree but wouldn't have thought to post it so funny!
I definitely have an ex, who did show up and call me 'babe' and i still regret that i didn't say in a mocking manner 'nope, you don't get to call me that anymore!'…but whatever. long gone!
i had a good laugh tonight and learned some tips too! HAHA! You go Girl!!!! ~bam~
Wish I had this piece of advice 2 years ago… But I will use some of these when I'm in and out of Philadelphia and happen to run into the ex (which I usually do). Thanks, good stuff!!
Love this advice. My ex and I were together for 9 years, and I haven't seen or spoke to him since the day we said goodbye. I know through a friend that he lives nearby, but we haven't run into each other yet. So I keep waiting for a grocery store run in. So much for going out for milk and bread in my sweats. 🙂
Number one and number five cracked me up!
This is very good advice. The last time I had an ex was my high school boyfriend of 4 years. He was a psycho. When I finally broke up with him, he would stalk me at school and I would have to hide in the girl's locker room.
(stopping by from TRDC!)