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My ex-girlfriend on Match.com??!!!?

My girlfriend and I broke up about 6 months ago, after a 6 year relationship. We haven't communicated in 5 months. Recently I stumbled across her on Match.com, looking to date other guys.

Considering all the perverts and sexual predators that frequent those sites, I'm concerned that she doesn't really understand the risks, and she is going to get hurt or date-raped. Should I mind my own business because we're not together anymore and she's a grown woman, etc., or should I contact her and try to "give her a lecture". I guess I still feel the need to protect her.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    She's a grown woman and can take care of herself. You need to mind your own business on this one.

    Your relationship is over, you can no longer protect her. As much as you may still worry you're just going to have to let this go.

    Besides, I don't know about you or her, but I wouldn't take too kindly to anyone giving me a lecture. I'm not two.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    In all honesty, I think your ex-girlfriend should be aware of the risks on that web and meeting men off of the internet. Not to persuade you any other way, but I think the pervasive noion ..... that men (or women for that matter) who try to meet each other off the internet are pedophiles/perverts/racists is largely skewed and incorrect. The internet is no longer a place for only those kinds of people. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't you on the internet yourself?

  • 1 decade ago

    Leave her alone. She can make her own choices about who to date and it's not your responsibility to protect her. If you do try to tell her what to do it will probably only make her mad and remind her of why you broke up.

    If you are only thinking of emailing her because you want to get back together with her then you need to be honest and tell her you found her on match.com and the thought of her dating someone else makes you feel------(however you feel), but she probably doesn't want you to protect her so don't use that as your way to get back in with her.

  • 1 decade ago

    Okay, here's the thing: It's her life. And is she really going to listen to you, her ex, if you call her or write her and tell her how to live her life? Unfortunately, when you broke up, her love life stopped being any of your business. Let her go. Do your best to move on and let her live her own life. And on a slightly related note - if you are so concerned about dating websites, why are you on them?

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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    This is probably the most important part. With texting, you can stop and think about what you want to say to your ex at each step of the way. Instead of reacting emotionally, you can take your time, figure out the right thing to say (I’ll give you most of it), and be strategic with your ex without saying something that you’ll regret.

  • 1 decade ago

    Let the woman be. Although you two did have a long relationship you need to let her explore her options and yours as well. You will always have her in your heart but after all that time, you must realize that you can still love her but Platonic love that's all. I hope this helped....

  • 1 decade ago

    Well I think you should tell her you still care.Even though you broke up I think theres still a chance.I mean why else would she be looking in match .com.She hasn't found anybody to really replace you.I think you should go for it and tell her you regret breaking up and that you're sorry even if you weren't the one who did the wrong.Best wishes

  • 1 decade ago

    Oh for heavens' sake, leave the woman alone!

    Like u said, she's a grown woman and any words from you will only make her more rebellious and less cautious!

    Just leave her be, she's not yours anymore

  • Shes a big girl and not stupid give her some credit. Support her as a friend if you still want the connection to her.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    well if "match.com" is SO DANGEROUS... what are you doin on there little lady?? why should she have any less right to be there than you. and dont tell us you "stumbled upon her" because we all know that if you were on there long enought o "stumble upon her" you have probably been gettin your jollies off there for much longer than she has... dont be a hater... HATER!

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