2. When you exchange opinions on current affairs.
“I imagine what my ex would say. I can’t help it,” confesses a man in his late teens. Especially if his ex wasn’t shy about expressing her opinions on certain topics, she may have left a lasting impression on your boyfriend. If you notice that he’s comparing your views to his ex’s, quickly drop the topic and move on to something more trivial. “Didn’t you mention there was a great restaurant around here?” Any questions that distract him from his ex will work.