Fortunately, we didn't get together at that time

When discussing relationships, someone suddenly remarks, "Fortunately, we didn't end up together back then." These words sting more than a personal rejection, leaving you deeply hurt. Even if you no longer desire a relationship with this person, their judgment and comparisons still affect you. As they say, every adult has a few exes they find unbearable. This person, whom you once adored, isn't even an ex, yet you struggle to let go. Perhaps because it never began, it remains etched in your memory. However, years later, as you encounter them, you're shocked to discover they are merely engaged in a cold war with their partner, seeking solace or deliberately provoking. In any case, you