It can sometimes be awkward meeting an ex at any given time. However at least you can beat a hasty retreat if things get too intense.
Spare a thought for Gemma Owen, 19, on Love Island, who came face-to-face with her ex on tonight's episode of the hit dating show. It was drama central when Jacques O'Neill, 23, made his appearance as the series' latest bombshell.
The action unfolded when single Islanders Afia, 25, and Paige, 24, received a text inviting them to the garden for a date with new arrival Jacques. He looked familiar to Gemma, who could tell something big was about to happen.
