Since GFY is a good place to ask questions...
 

My morning question: Do you think that they're called "Ex" for a reason? (in reference to ex-lovers)

Please discuss, I'd love to use the research and discussion in a future article.

Probably has something to do with crossing that person off with an X..

Alright,

[X] Julie
[X] Sandy
[X] Sofia
[X] Jessica
[X] Cindy
[ ] Michelle

google is a better place to ask questions

What is the origin of ex as in ex-girlfriend?

Ex has several meanings and uses in English. It can mean "out", "upward" or, taken a step further, "thoroughly", as in exclude, extol, and excruciate, respectively. It can also mean "bring into a certain state", as in exacerbate. Further, it can mean "to remove, expel, or relieve from [something]", as in expatriate "to remove from one's native land", where ex- means "remove" and patri- means "native land". From that sense comes the meaning you reference, that of "former". It was originally applied only to offices formerly held (the earliest example, from 1398, is ex-consul), but by the mid-19th century we find ex-beau, and by 1876 we find ex-wife.

Most likely not, but it damn well should.

LOL where would we be without google.

"Ex" comes from latin language :2 cents:

You guys are so fuckin cute it's disgusting. :disgust

Read the question again. I KNOW the definition, I'm asking for an opinion.

Could you please repeat the question ? In english.

HUH ?:helpme

I thought you asked for a reason and not an opinion.

My fav thing about EX you can go back and fuck their brains out and send them back home to their hubbies or b/f's lol well at least thats what I do

TOM

I'll buy that!

:1orglaugh @ your thread title

to the X questions, yes becasue you're X'ing them out the equation

I'm lost... you want our opinion of the definition? :Hollering :tongue:

Don't know if I like that approach... I'm allergic to bullets:glugglug