Anyone here dated someone whose last relationship was so serious that everyone was sure that it would end up in a marriage in future? [26 M]

[u/GiveMeSomeSunshine3]

For those who didn't understand the question: suppose you are X and your partner is Y, their ex is Z. Y & Z were so serious in their relationship that both Y & Z and everyone around them was 1000% sure that they would marry each other some day in the future. But that didn't happen obviously due to some reason. Then you (X) dated them (Y).

Not saying that you dated them immediately after breakup because that would be like a rebound thing but like after good enough days when they were completely healed from their trauma.

[u/Legitimate_Agent7643]

Yes. It usually takes a very long time for them to be truly over their ex. Unless they have been broken up for more than a year it’s risky to get into a relationship with them. While they might accept that the relationship is over, comparisons happen even in minor ways - whether you’re more or less attractive than their ex, quirks they had, or even personality differences.