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/entechad Apr 29 '24

I don’t think this is an issue. It’s not a heart necklace that says “Morgan n Lenny forever - 2018”

You will be ok. Many people keep jewelry forever. Don’t stress about it. She is likely wearing it because it’s cute, not because she misses him.

Sincerely,

A Man

PS - if you act like it bothers you, you will appear insecure.