From karaoke meltdowns to bizarre pranks, readers shared wild stories about their exes. One woman’s ex sang their breakup song off-key in a bar while waving a cardboard cutout of her, turning the night into a chaotic spectacle. Another found out her ex hacked her Google Calendar, filling it with fake events and even hosting a “self-care workshop” based on them. One chilling tale involved a silver locket hiding a note and a lock of hair, revealing a creepy obsession.

Some exes resorted to petty antics, like stealing one sock from every pair or installing a fake parking sign with their name on it. Others crossed serious lines, from late-night prank calls to stalking. One reader shared how her ex would mysteriously “show up” wherever she went, acting surprised each time, while another had an ex who kept attending family gatherings uninvited, making it impossible to move on.

There were also stories of heartbreak mixed with control and manipulation. A dog custody battle loomed when one ex clearly neglected their shared pet. Another ex sabotaged new relationships by contacting their partners with lies, while one faked an ER emergency just to lure their ex back.

The most disturbing story involved a man hiring a private investigator to secretly monitor his ex, falsely claiming she was unstable. This extreme violation of trust led to a restraining order, proving that some breakups require more than just moving on — they need legal protection to finally find peace.