If I ran into an ex in public, I imagine it would go something like this.

Some people can be completely okay with seeing an ex in public.

For them, it’s natural and easy like seeing an old friend again.

Cory and Tia posing at a media event, he in a black suit and she in a black top with sheer sleeves

That was not the case forTia MowryandCory Hardrict.

Their interactionyesterdayat the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards was very awkward.

Tia was talking to HuffPost on the red carpet when Cory started approaching her.

A user's comment on a social platform reading "Church hug activated"

Ultimately, they embraced, but it was more of a church hug than ahughug.

One fan even joked, “Church hug activated.”

While a fourth fan said, “She looked uncomfortable.

Comment on social media reads: "Always odd to see how awkward things can get between people who were once together"

Now I’m uncomfortable.”

Damn, Tia and Cory’s interaction was so awkward lol.

Like, yall was licking each others toes for years and have 2 kids together.

Comment on a post: "One day they folding you like a pretzel the next they giving you church hugs, {broken heart emoji}"

This would be the perfect time to ACT.

Comment on a post expressing evident discomfort, shared by multiple users

Comment on social media: "He wasn't sure if a handshake or hug was appropriate; AND they're in public - so maybe he wanted to also not cross any boundaries"

Comment on a social media platform: "Y'all they have kids; I'm sure they see each other often enough so he can also be a parent to their kids - this was just awkward for it to be caught on camera"