It is so strange, to encounter an ex. It's as if you're in a foreign film, and what you're saying face-to-face has nothing to do with the subtitles flowing beneath you. We are so careful not to touch, although once upon a time, I slept plastered to him in our bed, like lichen on a rock. We are two strangers who knows every shameful secret, every hidden freckle, every fatal flaw in each other.
The experience of meeting an ex-partner can feel surreal, likening it to being part of a foreign film where the actual conversation doesn't match the underlying emotions expressed. This dissonance highlights the awkwardness that comes with recognizing someone who was once an integral part of your life, yet now feels like a stranger. There’s a tangible distance between them, a careful avoidance of intimacy, as they reminisce about their shared past.
Despite the familiarity they once shared, filled with intimate moments and knowledge of each other's vulnerabilities, the relationship has transformed. Each holds deep secrets and flaws of the other, creating a complex mix of nostalgia and estrangement. They reflect on how their bond has faded, leaving them to navigate this strange new dynamic, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of past connections.
