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What Is Exing?

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Definition:

[slang] According to Heather Belle and Michelle Fiordaliso, authors of Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Ex (Compare Prices), exing is an addiction to one's former partner. In Heather and Michelle's words: "Exing is the act of using your ex to create drama and distraction from your life and yourself."

Also Known As: dramatic event, relationship drama
Examples:
"Whenever you are exing you never call me back."
Dating Terms That Start With the Letter E and F

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