“Husband let slip a compliment that he thinks his ex was prettier than me”

Item: Husband let slip a compliment that he thinks his ex was prettier than me
Rating: 2
Author: u_butticus98

What Actually Happened

I'm still thinking about it and can't stop, it's affecting my self-esteem

What I wish I knew

"How to handle the situation without taking it to heart"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Communicate openly with your partner and address issues as soon as they arise"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

SettledMixedSevere

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Relationships Category

3,331

Relationships decisions logged. Avg regret 7.2/10 across the category.

Same Outcome Band

69%

of Relationships decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.