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Emotional Weight

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

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Talking about your ex might upset someone who's still healing.
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Neutral Term

The word 'ex' is often neutral but context can make it positive or negative.

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My ex and I are still good friends.
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Avoid Specificity

'Ex' doesn't specify the nature of the past relationship unless paired with another word.

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