Is it possible to be friends with an ex???

Yes, it's possible.

I am good friends with my Ex (on most occasions), and it is a great friendship to have.

I will note though, that you shouldn't necessarily jump at the "being friends" thing Immediately after the break up. You and your ex will need time to calm down and get over one another, especially after 5 years together. Be sure that you two are capable of having a friendship before you pursue it. Feelings may be hurt in this break-up, and you sound like you need the break up more than you need the friendship.

Trying to be good friends too soon is bad news.

Jerry & Elaine were friends and they used to date, but nobody else got to be friends with their ex, so cool to live in Jerry's world

It depends a lot on the specific people, as well as the terms of the breakup. Also, whether or not you were friends before you dated is a big factor.

I had a rough breakup and didn't talk to my ex at all for 3 years. Now we're friends and talk often.

My other ex broke up with me about a year ago, but there was really no bad blood or resentment in the breakup. We stayed in touch, and after about 10 months we were able to start being good friends again.

I think it depends a lot in the personalities. I'm friends with most of mi exs, all but one, who was sexual psyco. anyway, some can become your best friends, some, ocassional buddies.

You also need to be clear about your feelings, meaning that you really feel it's over, and more important, if you are the one breaking up, leave things clear and try not to hurt him too much. Leave the rest to time.

Yeah I definitely think that two exes can still be friends. One of my best friends is an ex of mine, and I have a lot of friends who have the same friendships. It just all depends on the two people. The feeling to be friends has to be mutual though. You both have to work towards having a friendship.

But if you've been with him for 5 years I'm sure it was serious. That makes for a sticky situation since you both have had strong feelings towards each other. From personal experience, I highly suggest that you don't be his friend. Its not easy, unless you're 100% over him. Seeing him with other girls and being in situations where you guys are use to being together is really hard to do when you're friends. And if he's not over you, then he's going to always play that "big bodyguard" role in your life and will be jealous over every guy who enters your life.

If you decide to be friends with him, Good luck!