That involuntary chuckle that escapes your lips before your brain can stop you?

The OPlaughedin response, and now hes being called a jerk by their mutual friends.

His casualgirlfriendof a few months let him know she was rekindling things with her ex.

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However, this wasnt just any ex.

This was the kind of guy people warn you about in therapy.

It wasnt heartbreak, it was secondhand embarrassment and the fact that he couldnt respect her judgment.

Man with tattoos and woman sitting closely on a bench, sharing an intense moment before Valentine’s.

When mutual friends caught wind of the incident, opinions flew.

They insisted that he was an insensitivejerkfor laughing and belittling her choice.

According toIndia Times, people often overlook green flags and chase red ones due to deep-rooted emotional patterns.

Young man laughs after girlfriend leaves him for her ex near Valentine’s Day.

They emphasize that everyone deserves to feel secure, valued, and enough in their relationships.

What would you do in this situation?

We would love to know your thoughts!

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Text about a guy laughing after being dumped before Valentine’s Day, as she returns to her ex.

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Reddit users discuss someone being better off after an ex returns to a former partner before Valentine’s Day.

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