Bongani asks: 'Why do we enjoy it when our exes do badly?'

Bongani asks: 'Why do we enjoy it when our exes do badly?'

Meeting up with an old flame and they are doing well in life might be somewhat disappointing, but seeing them doing badly might just make you smile inside. Is this okay?

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As dramatic as some break-ups are, we still all get a sense of relief seeing an ex not doing so well in life after your relationship.

Admit it, there's definitely a small piece of you that jumps for joy. Your ex might not be flourishing financially or it could even be seeing them with an ugly new partner that makes you smirk. 

Read: Should you delete your ex from social media after a break-up?

We all need to find comfort in something other than a tub of ice cream, right? Why is it that we enjoy seeing our exes doing badly?

Have a listen, and leave your comments below.

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