I’d take it it’s not the abusive guy as that one lives far? Is that a guy who didn’t want to be exclusive? I’d not give it much thought. It’s kind of common to run into people if you date in your area.

It’s annoying of course he stood by close but what can one do. If he has a girlfriend, it’s fair to assume he isn’t jealous.

We once ran into my husband’s ex (who lives two-three hours away) on vacation 5 hours away in the opposite direction. Granted it’s a popular destination but still, she was there with her mother who is just as vicious as her. We don’t want her to know anything about us because it just gives her more reasons to file for spousal support increase as she still refuses to get a full time job.

Running into exes could be annoying especially if you have no reason to be seeing them: they aren’t part of your life after the break up (kids’ other parent for example).

I hope you won’t run into him too often. Just ignore it if you do