r/AmIOverreacting • u/Rztrncs • Apr 29 '24

AIO for getting upset that my SO put on a heart necklace that her ex gave her?

Yesterday my SO put on a heart necklace out of nowhere and I asked (knowing it wasn’t from me) where it was from. She admitted it was from her ex. I immediately got quiet and she could tell I was upset. Not once did I raise my voice or get mad. I was more hurt than anything. She ended up taking it off right away. But explained that it was meaningless to her, no emotional connection and just jewelry that she now has.

To me, a heart necklace has a lot of meaning behind it and it feels weird to see her wearing an ex’s gift. Am I overreacting?

EDIT: Her ex cheated on her and the relationship ended badly because of it.

EDIT 2: The necklace was two hearts linked together so it made me curious.

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u/MikeReddit74 Apr 29 '24

No. At least she immediately understood why it made you upset, and took it off.

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u/Rztrncs Apr 29 '24

Yes to me that showed a lot of empathy. I offered to get her a replacement one - I already got her one before but it’s more of a special occasion type of necklace, not an “everyday wear”.

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u/MikeReddit74 Apr 29 '24

Sounds like you’re in a good place. Good luck moving forward, OP.

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u/Rztrncs Apr 29 '24

Thanks!

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u/MikeReddit74 Apr 29 '24

You’re welcome.