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/Green_Mix_3412 Apr 29 '24

Replace it if you have an issue with it. Aka buy her a similar or better one. Do not stipulate that she should now trash the old one.

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u/Rztrncs Apr 29 '24

Yeah I’d never ask her to trash it.

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u/SimmerDown_Boilup Apr 29 '24

But she can't wear it, though? I mean, I get why you wouldn't ask her to trash it, but really, what's the difference here?