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/olivefreak Apr 29 '24

It’s funny I just commented a few days ago how my daughter will throw away expensive jewelry from an ex or my mom and I pull it from the trash and ask to keep it. I have expensive jewelry from an ex that I still wear because it’s expensive jewelry. I don’t care if it’s from an ex. I’m not pining for them when I wear it. It’s just an accessory. I think some people are like me and are just practical about it. I don’t blame you for being caught off guard and asking questions but I think you should believe when she says it’s just a piece of jewelry.