My ex introduced me to my wife of 20 years, which helped me dodge a major bullet.

I got better at relationships. Thanks exes!

I was taught the importance of using a daily moisturizer with an SPF. As a fair skin individual it feels like my face has stopped aging drastically since it became a routine.

I learned how to run properly. Before we dated I could barely get through a minute straight of running. After he corrected my posture and breathing, i can run for miles.

I hate it, but I can do it.

How bad i am at communicating. Not all of our issues stem from this, but i did start to realize that i am terrible at saying what needs to be said to be understood.

I also found out how different people are. Everyone is motivated by something different. If you don’t spell out your motives, then the other person is gonna assume they’re the same as their own and completely miss your point.

A more positive self-image and confidence.

I have an ex who basically changed me from an older version of my teenage self to some sort of functional adult.

How to be a strong ally and advocate, even when it conflicts with personal feelings.

Despite her feelings towards me, she remains a strong ally

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I learned what behaviors I absolutely should not and will not tolerate, which made my relationships and happiness better moving forward.