Is it normal to miss your ex while in a relationship?
Yes, it can be normal to miss an ex while you’re in a relationship. Missing someone or parts of your past doesn’t automatically mean you want to get back together or don’t care about your current partner.
People can miss the familiarity, good memories, or a version of themselves from an old relationship—even when they’re happy with someone new. Feelings don’t always follow a tidy timeline, and a passing wave of nostalgia isn’t a betrayal.
It’s worth paying attention if you’re regularly comparing your partner to your ex, hoping to reunite, or keeping the feeling secret because you’re acting on it. In that case, get honest with yourself about what you want and what boundaries you need; you don’t have to share every passing thought, but your partner deserves honesty about choices that affect the relationship.