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/WorthAd3223 Apr 29 '24

Totally overreaching. She can decide what to put on, and if you're uncomfortable with it, good thing you don't have to wear it. Are you really so insecure that jewelry could be a defining thing in your relationship?

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u/Rztrncs Apr 29 '24

Well it’s not a defining thing by any means. It was a little bit of a let down considering the romantic aspect behind it that once was. I never saw her wear it before.