Here's a good question... why do we rant about our spouses/ex-spouses? I'm sure everyone has a different answer. For me, the reason is twofold:
1. When I was going through my divorce, I felt like I was going crazy. Like I was the only woman in the world who was going through such an awful time. Once other women began to share their stories with me, I felt incredible relief and support. Their stories were like gifts to me.
2. It reminds me to be thankful for all of the great things I have in my life right now. I have a great husband, a good home, my son is doing well in school, and I am finally finishing my college degree.
As Scoobamish (Do I Need to Slap You?) said: "To move on, it is not necessary to forget. In fact, I don’t recommend it at all– unless you’re happy to go through the same experience again and again. You must NOT forget, if you want to learn from experience."
However, "To truly move ahead, you must forgive. Not because the other person deserves it, but because YOU do."
I agree with those statements wholeheartedly. We can, and must, forgive in order to move on. BUT that doesn't mean you have to stop pointing out your ex's wild behavior from time to time. Because honestly, sometimes their antics are downright amusing, and I'll take a good laugh wherever I can get one!