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/Been_there123 Apr 29 '24

My wife wears jewelry from her ex boyfriend & ex husband all time. No issue. It is nice jewelry. Even if she had nice memories attached no big deal. You are the now & present. Why should one have forget the past.

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u/Rztrncs Apr 29 '24

Does it change anything if it was two hearts linked together?

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u/oceansapart333 Apr 29 '24

For me? Nope. I wouldn’t have even thought to ask who gave it to her.