The players involved are my ex-boyfriend (37/m), my current boyfriend (35/m) and I (27/f). I dated my ex-boyfriend for 5 months. I was the dumper. I am with my current boyfriend for almost 7 months. I am very happy and in love.

So my question is how bad is it to ask how an ex is doing? I am curious because he's not really good at being happy. He has a bit of a drinking problem and history of depression where he has been on prescription drugs.

We don't have a strict no contact policy in place, but we haven't spoken to one another since my birthday back in late September. I didn't bother wishing him a happy xmas or new year's even though I wanted to because I didn't want to send mixed messages. I also love my boyfriend and I don't want to jeopardize the relationship in any way.

There's a part of me that feels guilty for leaving the ex and being very happy in my current life. I feel like my guilt would totally disappear if I found out the ex was happy or dating, etc. But there's no way for me to know without contact.

Do you think this is just something I am going to have to accept not doing and eventually whatever curiosity I have will disappear?

Also any words of advice or criticism you wish to give I welcome.
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Curious about my ex's well-being, but
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The players involved are my ex-boyfriend (37/m), my current boyfriend (35/m) and I (27/f). I dated my ex-boyfriend for 5 months. I was the dumper. I am with my current boyfriend for almost 7 months. I am very happy and in love.

So my question is how bad is it to ask how an ex is doing? I am curious because he's not really good at being happy. He has a bit of a drinking problem and history of depression where he has been on prescription drugs.

We don't have a strict no contact policy in place, but we haven't spoken to one another since my birthday back in late September. I didn't bother wishing him a happy xmas or new year's even though I wanted to because I didn't want to send mixed messages. I also love my boyfriend and I don't want to jeopardize the relationship in any way.

There's a part of me that feels guilty for leaving the ex and being very happy in my current life. I feel like my guilt would totally disappear if I found out the ex was happy or dating, etc. But there's no way for me to know without contact.

Do you think this is just something I am going to have to accept not doing and eventually whatever curiosity I have will disappear?

Also any words of advice or criticism you wish to give I welcome.
user
I (27/f) am curious as to
assistant