Is it normal to hate an ex?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes, it’s normal to feel intense anger or even hate toward an ex, especially after a painful breakup. The feeling can ease with time, and you don’t have to act on it or keep your ex in your life.
A breakup can leave you hurt, betrayed, embarrassed, or furious—and “I hate them” is sometimes the bluntest way to describe that. Lots of people feel it, at least for a while. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad person or that you’ll feel this way forever.
You’re allowed to keep your distance, vent to someone you trust, and set firm boundaries. The important part is not turning the feeling into harassment, revenge, or behavior that puts either of you at risk. You also don’t have to forgive your ex to move on.