My phrasing is my choice, just as reading this article was your choice. Feeling grumpy about my phrasing is also your choice. If you don't believe it applies to you, feel free to ignore it and move on. But in my own personal experience and that of talking to others, continuing to bring up past partners and relationships does not do the current relationship any favors. There's a difference between talking about your past (which should be made up of much more than just your romantic relationships) and harping on your past partners and relationships.