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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Post-breakup etiquette: Jessica Simpson’s family has no loyalty
editor
Some people remain friends
with their exes, but that's not always the easiest or the best
choice. In the case of Jessica Simpson, she was dumped by Tony Romo
right before her massive Barbie-themed birthday party. Not cool.
You'd think her family would be extra supportive during this
time, but instead they have made some slightly questionable
moves.
After word of Jessica's breakup went public, her mother, Tina
Simpson, felt the need to make an announcement about her fondness
for Romo, saying how "we like all our exes." WTF, Tina!
We don't like the ex that just broke our heart and humiliated
us in front of our buddies! As if that weren't bad enough,
yesterday Jess's sister Ashlee was photographed at a John Mayer
concert. Of all the shows in town, she had to go to see
Jessica's ex-boyfriend perform? That just seems wrong.
We're not saying Ashlee has to give up listening to an artist
she may enjoy, but if Mayer broke up with your sister would you be
singing along front row at his concert a year later? We didn't
think so.
Are you OK with your friends and family being pals with your ex, or
do you think they should take your side and cut off contact?
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Related: tony romo, relatioships, loyalty, love, john mayer, jessica simpson, family, dating, celebs, breakup, ashlee simpson
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Posted by Ashley Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:15pm PDT
If Jessica Simpson was my sister I would DEFINITELY side with Tony Romo.
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Posted by another hockey fan Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:34pm PDT
John Mayer's list of exes would mean that NO ONE would ever get to go to his concerts....and that wouldn't exactly be a loss. I can't stand that sighing singing. As for what her mother said, BFD, she wasn't in the relationship with him so it doesn't mean she has to hate him. I'm sure Jessica might be upset with him now, but it won't last forever. They had good times too.
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Posted by desertsun Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:58pm PDT
Cutting off communication seems very immature and superficial. They're all adults, not in high school anymore.
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Posted by __A_YAHOO_USER__ Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:53pm PDT
I agree with desertsun. When my ex broke my heart and left me i told my family to stay out of it because it's between us. That's how relationships go, it doesn't always have a happy ending, but there's no need to families to take sides and get involved.
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Posted by Kristen Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:16pm PDT
Well I've had a friend to take it upon herself to sleep with an ex of mine. The DAY after we broke up. Lets just say we are no longer friends. My family has been pretty good about staying out of my relationship, they would only step in if I was being hurt.
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Posted by KIm Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:17pm PDT
Don’t you think you’re taking this blog a little too seriously? Come on now. So what if Jessica’s sister went to a John Mayer concert? As someone else pointed out, John Mayer has a LONG list of exes. There would be NO ONE in that concert hall if all women and their families decided to take sides. As for Jessica’s mother, what does it matter if she made that comment? Obviously, it shows that a woman/mother has class b/c she is not badmouthing every man her daughter meets and breaks up with. Also, let’s face it, no one truly knows (or cares for that matter) why Jessica and Tony broke up. All we do know is that he broke up with her one day before her birthday—which is either characteristic of jerks OR that Jessica must have done something for that event to be the final straw. She herself does not have the best track record when it comes to end and ending a relationship. Do I want my sister to be best friends with my exes? Of course not. But if it’s been a whole year and I’ve dated someone else after that break-up (in the case of John Mayer) then why should I care if my sister happens to be a fan? This just all sounds so high school, it’s ridiculous.
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Posted by Amanda Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:25pm PDT
John Mayer was a year ago. Jessica's moved on since then Who cares if Ashlee goes to a concert?
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Posted by JoeN Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:48pm PDT
The crazy stuff women do. It never ceases to amaze me.
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Posted by Nelly L. Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:07pm PDT
I can always tell a peice written by Joanna. Shine, please step it up with the writing skills.
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