Do you have an ex who blossomed after the breakup?
The Weight Gain
Just to be clear, we didn’t break up because my ex-girlfriend gained weight, but because her weight gain led to depression. She stopped going out, our intimacy faded, and her days were filled with self-hate. We lived like that for a whole year, and no matter what I did, I couldn’t pull her out of it. Eventually, we parted ways by mutual agreement. Six months later, we ran into each other at a concert. She greeted me, but I barely recognized her. She had lost at least 45 pounds (20 kg) and was practically glowing. Laughing, hugging, chatting—she was cheerful and irresistible. Where was this confident, stunning woman when we were together? I know it’s unfair, but I can’t help feeling a little betrayed…
The Motivation
My ex was always bothered by his skinny frame—let’s be honest, he was quite thin—but I loved him for who he was, not his body. We never argued; we broke up because I moved abroad to continue my studies, and neither of us believed a long-distance relationship would work. While I was away, I started dating a muscular guy and shared some vacation photos with him on Instagram. Three years later, I came home and met my ex at a party. I was stunned by how he looked. He had bulked up so much he could’ve starred in Magic Mike. Women were flocking around him—it was surreal. He told me he was so bothered that I had a muscular boyfriend that it pushed him to hit the gym. I congratulated him on his new body and genuinely felt happy for him, but I also felt a bit bitter that back then, I only got the skinny prototype version of him.
Making a Statement
My once plain ex-girlfriend turned into a total bombshell a few years after we broke up. She started fitness training, dyed her hair blonde, and, who’d have thought, she now wears makeup to highlight her lovely features—something she never did before because she thought it was "too flashy." She reached out to meet for coffee—not to get back together, but just to show off how stunning she’d become and rub it in a little. I have to admit, she succeeded; I felt pretty down for a few days afterward.
Success
My ex was always broke but promised his startup would bring in big money. I got tired of paying rent, bills, and everything else, so I kicked him out. Five months later, his startup took off, and a year after that, he sold it for over $300,000. I go crazy thinking I only had to hang on five more months!
Looking Hot
I was the pretty girl who generously gave a chance to the "ugly" boy. Well, Peti wasn’t exactly ugly, but he wasn’t a catch either—messy hair, acne, skinny arms, and a bit of a belly. He adored me, which stroked my ego after a rough breakup. When I got my emotional life together, I broke up with him and started dating the next handsome guy. Years later, at a house party, a broad-shouldered, super-handsome guy approached me and smiled, saying, "Long time no see, how have you been?" I recognized his voice—it was Peti. I was speechless, stammering with my mouth open, and even spilled my drink when we kissed. Everyone was watching, and I wanted to disappear, but he just laughed calmly. I could tell this moment was sweet revenge for him. I still feel awful about how I used him back then and that now he looks down on me. Life sure knows how to teach lessons, and I deserve this one.
