ex's
Old flames collectively
Ex's is the possessive form of ex, the informal term for a former romantic partner.
It indicates something belonging to or associated with that person: My ex's apartment is around the corner or I still have my ex's sweater.
The apostrophe-s construction is standard even though the word is already a clipped form, following normal English possessive rules.
Past romantic companion
- old flameFormer romantic interest
- breakupRomantic relationship's termination
- heartbreakCrushing emotional pain
- memoriesStored past experiences
closure · moving on · rebound · baggage · history · jealousy · reconciliation · ghosting
Previous marriage partner
- divorceLegal end of matrimony
- custodyProtective care or control
- co-parentingJoint child-rearing by separated adults
- alimonyCourt-ordered post-divorce payments
children · settlement · lawyer · mediation · visitation · separation · annulment · stepparent
Things you possess
- stuffUnspecified items collectively
- thingsObjects in general
- propertySomething owned or inherent
- apartmentRented unit in building
returning · boxes · hoodie · books · furniture · keys · toothbrush · leaving behind
Pursuing romance anew
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- unfriendingSevering an online connection
- unfollowingStopping updates from someone
wedding invitation · running into · avoiding · friend group · loyalty · sides · drama · gossip
former partner
Past romantic companion
- old flameFormer romantic interest
- breakupRomantic relationship's termination
- heartbreakCrushing emotional pain
memories · closure · moving on · rebound · baggage · history · jealousy · reconciliation · ghosting · unfinished business
former spouse
Previous marriage partner
- divorceLegal end of matrimony
- custodyProtective care or control
- co-parentingJoint child-rearing by separated adults
alimony · children · settlement · lawyer · mediation · visitation · separation · annulment · stepparent · blended family
belongings
Things you possess
apartment · returning · boxes · hoodie · books · furniture · keys · toothbrush · leaving behind · claiming
dating again
Pursuing romance anew
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- unfriendingSevering an online connection
unfollowing · wedding invitation · running into · avoiding · friend group · loyalty · sides · drama · gossip · comparison
ex'scurrent
Directed flow of charge
significant other · partner · spouse · boyfriend · girlfriend