They say marriage is built on trust—but trust cracks when boundaries disappear.
I knew my husband had an ex. No kids. No ties. Just history. I thought I was fine with it—until the favors never stopped. Fixing her Wi-Fi. Rides to the airport. Emergency calls. Even during our anniversary dinner, he left me alone to fix her sink.
When my own ex asked for help, I said yes. Suddenly, my husband was uncomfortable.
“That’s different,” he said.
That’s when it clicked.
Sometimes staying close to an ex isn’t about love—it’s about comfort and emotional dependence. The real red flag isn’t the friendship; it’s dismissing your partner’s feelings.
Healthy relationships aren’t about control.
They’re about respect, trust, and boundaries that protect the marriage you chose.
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