How Long Do You Stay In Touch With Your Exes?

Jake Gyllenhaal took former flame Jenny Lewis as his date to the Golden Globes this past weekend. He has known the child actress-turned-singer (for the indie band Rilo Kiley) since his Donnie Darko days. They were boyfriend-girlfriend in 2001, and they have continued to be friends and support each other ever since. And when he was dating Reese Witherspoon, in fact, he took Reese to see Jenny in concert at Coachella.

Ten years ago...Jenny and Jake at the Donnie Darko Hollywood premiere, October 22, 2001.

This sounds like a really cool, glamorous friendship!

Thing is, it always seems so innocent and uncomplicated when we're talking about famous people. But I wonder if there is jealousy and mixed feelings behind the scenes and in real life? Like, at Coachella, was Reese throwing daggers with her eyes? Not that she would need to, but you have to wonder how it is for all parties.

I tend to cut off things with exes right away, as I fear lingering feelings, drama, and messiness. I also do it out of courtesy to our future partners, as I don't see a ton of value in continuing a friendship where there was once also romance and lust. But that's just me. And on the other hand, if my ex were Jake Gyllenhaal...I wouldn't mind going to the Golden Globes.

Do you still talk to your exes? What's the longest you've kept in touch with an ex? At what point do you defriend them? Or do you just cut them off immediately?

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