I wish I knew why exes always resurface in our lives. It's almost like they have some kind of alarm that alerts them when we are nearly over them. Then they pop up and start saying ALL the things you wanted them to say when you were together. Should you take them back or move on?

Some exes are easier to move on from; some exes damn near requires hypnosis to forget. When a relationship ends with a feeling of unfinished business, it makes it harder to move on. Would you consider restarting a relationship that ended abruptly?

Has your ex ever returned and claimed that they made changes? Do you think reuniting with someone from your past is a chance you could take?

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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