on seeing old boyfriends

Best to have a really thick skin when you contemplate "what if" because it's really about "what can I handle and why the hell didn't I assess this earlier."

Other applicable thoughts:
1. it pays to stay in shape and barring that (which is easily barred as it is far far far easier to simply 'stay' vis. 'stay in shape', three quarter length sleeves and bermuda short are a very good and readily accessible (vis. physique from early twenties) proposition.
2. meeting your former boyfriend's child, somewhat north of six feet and yet to graduate from grade school can make you feel (a) matronly; (b) detritus on the roadway of life: (c) both a and b above; and (d) neither if you've taken away all your mirrors and self-reflection.
                                                           3.  A sense of accomplishment, whether passively attained or not.  Cause you can (read: I can) make the right decision for the wrong reason and that ends me up in the same place as if I were seasoned, wise and capable.  And I will take this alternative path if it ends me up in the good result.
4.  A good haircut (his) and an abandonment of Nike short sleeved shirts best to be worn on the mannequins at Sports Authority goes a long way when seeing someone after a long period of time.
5.  Also very strategic to bring your daughter, her boyfriend, your boyfriend and your youngest offspring (read: responsibility) when seeing your old beau again.  Real turn on.
6.  And be happy resolved where you (read: I) are (read: am).