i usually think of it as they became an ex for a reason. if they couldn't grow or change and i couldn't accept and move on or vice-versa, its unlikely to ever be different.
familiar or comfortable doesn’t mean its the right path.
@Ashly i dunno, i often feel like i know ahead of time. i suppose laws of very large numbers might come into play at some point and it will eventually. i might expect things to be too easy or smooth