I’m 26M. Back in 2021, I was dating this girl, (for about 12 months) and we were madly in love.
I didn’t even believe in love until her. We were both creatives…she studied graphics and design; I was into photography…. so, we made this time capsule video for each other.
Talking to our future selves. Mine was for her, hers was for me. We set it to unlock in September 2025, my birthday month.
Well, it popped up last week.
We didn’t make it past that year.
No contact since. I don’t know where she is, and I’m not trying to find out. But the video? It was beautiful. Our goofy beach clips, ice cream dates, park strolls, selfies.
Her voice talking to the future me. It hit hard.
I’ve moved on. Been in a few relationships since. I’m currently in one that’s lasted a year, and I genuinely love my girlfriend. She loves me too.
But after watching that video, I’ve found myself smiling at old memories, giggling at our dumb moments, even scrolling through old pictures more than I should.
I’m not trying to get back with my ex. I’m not hiding anything. But I feel guilty. Like I’m emotionally cheating just by reminiscing. I didn’t expect this wave of nostalgia to hit so hard.
Am I being unfair to my current girlfriend? Is it wrong to feel this way about the past?
TL;DR:
I’m 26M. Back in 2021, I made a time capsule video with my ex where we talked to our future selves. It unlocked last week… September 2025, my birthday month.
We didn’t last, haven’t spoken since, but the video brought back strong emotions and memories.
I’m in a loving relationship now, but I feel guilty for smiling at the past and revisiting old photos. Not trying to get back with my ex just wondering if it’s unfair to feel this way.