Texting your ex is a bad idea, in general, but many people still ask, "Should I wish my ex a happy birthday?" It's time to put this issue to bed once and for all. No, you should not wish your ex a ...

Is there a foolproof way to get your ex back and get over them at the same time? Many on the internet seem to think so, but experts say there's more to the story. Often the intention behind no contact ...

Has your ex been appearing in your dreams? This kind of nocturnal haunting is not uncommon. The reasons your ex is showing up in your dreams are varied, ranging from unresolved feelings to a sense of ...

Understanding ex-dividend dates ensures eligibility for stock dividend payouts. Stock ownership before an ex-dividend date locks in dividend receipt on payable date. Stock prices may rise before and ...

Ah, the ex factor. The word alone has an illicit, tempting force packed into those two little letters that it’s no wonder many former couples can’t resist the allure of a second chance at love (and ...

There are so many reasons why someone might seem to still have feelings for their ex. And not all of them are romantic or threatening to your relationship. If your partner still talks to their ex, ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS ...

“Our friendship is perfect and they seem to have grown so much since we broke up. Should we give this another chance?” “Should I tell my current partner that I used to date one of my closest friends?” ...

To make the whole global pandemic thing worse, there’s been an uptick in folks dreaming about their ex. Fear not: COVID-19 isn’t conspiring to get you and your ex back together. And no, “dreaming ...

In my last post, I discussed 5 reasons you can’t stop checking your ex’s social media. Whether it’s due to seeking distraction or closure, or just not feeling ready to let go of an ex, many people ...

Unfortunately, to literally everyone else on the planet—including the birthday ex on the other end of that “Hey, just wanted to say happy birthday, hope you’re well!” text—it is painfully obvious what ...

Few relationship questions are as polarizing as whether or not you should stay friends with an ex. For every person who tries to salvage the good and forget the bad, there’s another who’d rather move ...