We all make mistakes. Reaching to exes is not uncommon at all.

But that’s why you need at least a few good friends to share good news with. When you feel lonely it’s only common to seek comfort in connection to old partners. That’s why people go back to exes. Not because exes turned into princes but because when lonely, that’s where you thoughts go.

Your ex was in your life for a short time, it wasn’t like 40 years of sharing news and now you don’t have that. You’ve been an adult for 30 plus years and survived most of them without sharing news with him. That’s why you really need other outlets in life. Not necessarily a partner. People to talk to.

You can do it. Don’t beat yourself up.