That could also be arranged😈. And ye I miss you too!

Bro im gonna rearrange your spine (with hugs)

I agree, it feels disingenuous. It is weird the immediate reaction to shit on the ex regardless of what they’ve done is reinforced on a cultural level too. I certainly remember growing up seeing it in media. Seeing good relationships with exes were rarely shown except when they became sexual again.

That is totally fair. Just because you no longer date someone doesn’t mean you want to demean them or the ex deserves to be demeaned whenever they are brought up in conversation. Especially if you are still friends with the ex.

Sending love from across the other side of the country

Go for it!