I've never had an ex so I can't say but I know once when my friends boyfriend left her for another woman we all said to her, 'don't worry, his loss, she's pig ugly,' (which she was), which then upset her even more because she said it just meant she was so horrific that he'd rather go out with an ugly pig than her!
It's not an issue for me, I was just bored at work and my mate was on about it last night... I couldn't care less who my ex was going out with... hopefully Rose West...
I'd be surprised if any of my exes end up with somebody more beautiful than me. I'm not being big headed about it either, well maybe I am. Ok, I'll get my coat.