text: why is akward to be in the same room with an exlover?   you shared a relationship with that person that is like no other.  you know each other in a different way than anyone else ever will.  former lovers and future lovers will not even experience the same relationship because, i assume, most of us evolve with each intimate relationship.  plus, you have the added awkwardness of other people around you knowing you 2 as a couple so it is mildly wierd for them as well.