
Ex
Emotional Weight
Using 'ex' can evoke emotions; be sensitive to the listener's feelings.

Talking about your ex might upset someone who's still healing.
Neutral Term
The word 'ex' is often neutral but context can make it positive or negative.

My ex and I are still good friends.
Avoid Specificity
'Ex' doesn't specify the nature of the past relationship unless paired with another word.

He's my ex versus He's my ex-partner.
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