Ex’s Husband Thinks He ‘Stole’ His Wife, So He Gets A Petty Revenge He Won’t Forget

Breaking up with someone is hard, but it’s even harder when their new partner just won’t stop thinking about you.

For one ex, his wife’s old flame didn’t just disappear from their lives after they moved on. Instead, the husband decided to get petty, posting online like a high schooler trying to prove a point.

But the ex-boyfriend had a trick up his sleeve: he turned the tables with a prank so satisfying, it left the husband wondering if he had underestimated his competition.

A man, taunted years post-breakup by his ex’s husband, signs him up for Jehovah’s Witnesses, yielding 8 visits in a month

Dealing with past relationships can bring up a lot of unexpected emotions, especially when someone doesn’t seem to be able to move on. This was the case for the OP, whose ex’s husband can’t seem to get over their past connection.

The ex-husband, who married the OP’s ex, made multiple social media posts about the OP, calling him out in a childish way as “Mr. steal your girl back in your city.” It seemed like an attempt to one-up the OP in some petty competition that had clearly gone on for years.

According to Psychology Today, jealousy often stems from insecurities and unresolved issues from the past. When the OP’s ex’s husband keeps bringing up their relationship, it’s not about the OP, it’s about him needing validation or trying to feel superior. It’s fascinating how this kind of “winning” dynamic can linger for years.

According to Dr. Leon Seltzer, a psychologist, “When someone keeps trying to prove they’re superior to another person, it’s often because they don’t feel secure in themselves.” This is clearly the case here, as the ex-husband can’t seem to let go of a relationship that ended years ago, choosing instead to make posts about a person he likely doesn’t even know anymore.

The OP, in a moment of petty revenge, decided to take matters into their own hands. They discovered the ex-husband’s address and signed him up for visits from Jehovah’s Witnesses, hoping to make him experience a bit of inconvenience.

In response, the ex-husband posted more about the situation, showing that he still hadn’t moved past the OP. The OP, however, seemed to get satisfaction from seeing their “petty” act make an impact.

But is this behavior worth it? While it may have felt satisfying in the moment, the truth is that holding onto grudges and participating in petty revenge only keeps the past alive.

The best way to respond in situations like these is to recognize the root of the issue: the other person’s insecurities. As some Reddit users pointed out, there’s no need to continue engaging with someone who is clearly stuck in the past.

Sometimes, the best way to deal with people who can’t seem to let go of their jealousy or past relationships is to just let it go yourself. This might not have been the revenge the OP wanted, but moving on completely and focusing on the present might be the best answer.

Check out how the community responded:

This group found the whole situation amusing, commenting on how the ex-husband’s behavior seemed ridiculous

These commenters enjoyed the petty revenge and suggested taking things even further

This group was fascinated by how effective the Jehovah’s Witness tactic was

So, what do you think? Did OP go too far with the JW prank, or was it the perfect petty revenge? And what would you do if you were in OP’s shoes? Would you let someone keep renting space in your head, or would you have played along with the petty games too? Share your thoughts below!