'We were on a break!': 15 newly single people share their ex's version of the breakup

Everyone wonders what their ex is saying about them to their group of friends, so it's not uncommon to imagine what those conversations might sound like. 

Sometimes, your ex was so "in the wrong" that it will take a tremendous amount of creativity to fabricate another reason why things fell apart. Other times, the reasons behind the split remained nuanced, and both parties may still have wildly different perspectives years after all the drama went down. These newly single folks shared what they think their exes are currently saying about them via the following r/AskReddit thread.

Now, have I ever been in a position where I could fully script out what an ex of mine is likely saying about me? 100% and it might not be the most unhealthy thought process. In the end, you might actually gain a better grasp on what happened, or at the very least, how this other person thinks. Keep scrolling below for the full stories. When you're done, check out this compilation of stories where people said no at work.

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