Lucky you)
In my not-so-civilized country it doesn't work that way.
My ex happened to be nearby and brought me humanitarian aid today. So, I won't starve for next few days.
Reminds me about some episode from "Sex and the City" where Samantha and a nun were desperately waiting in a reception room of a famous oncologist whose schedule was full for next 5-6 months. Then Samantha's movie star boyfriend showed up, and the administrator who happened to be his big fan, sneaked both Samantha and the nun into the Doc's busy schedule.
Nun "Oh,, my God".
Samantha "Oh, my boyfriend".
Oh, my ex boyfriend.
I think the reason he is keeping such a close eye on me is because about a year ago, before I got on antidepressants, he witnessed my unexpected nervous breakdown which happened in a public place and I couldn't do anything about this, feeling like an idiot but unable to control myself.
I have no one else in the world but him - no relatives, very few friends - and none of them nearby.
He once said a joke " I believe when you are going to get married, I will walk you down the aisle".
Roads of life are so quirky.