I was likewise unrecognised by an ex.
It happened at a big professional society black tie dinner as a guest. I knew my ex would be there entertaining clients.
She'd blamed me and involved solicitors so relations between us were not good. I was hoping to speak to her to build bridges and maybe even get back together. I was missing her and our child. It had occurred to me that she might be more amenable after a few drinks.
After I'd spent a respectable length of time with my hosts after the formal dinner, I went look for my ex. I found her slightly drunk and holding court with a group of young guys presumably her team from work. I said hi, but she totally blanked me so I left for home disappointed.
Next time I spoke to her I complained that she'd ignored me at the dinner. She said that she'd absolutely no idea that I'd been there. I guess she just hadn't recognised me in the throng of people and thought I was just some randomer. I wouldn't be so easily put off now, but then I was quite timid in social situations
We never were reconciled because I didn't get another opportunity to patch things up with her. In retrospect, I think all she wanted for me to do was grovel a bit and then I'd be forgiven. I wonder how different life might have been if I'd been more persistent at the dinner.
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