Your Partner's Discomfort Matters

"You're just being jealous" is dismissive. If your current partner is uncomfortable with your ex contact, their feelings deserve examination — even if you believe they're overreacting.

This doesn't mean your partner gets veto power over your friendships. It means their discomfort is data, not noise. A conversation about what specifically feels threatening, what reassurance would help, and what boundaries would make both people comfortable is the mature path forward.