Is it easier to get over someone if you stay friends with them?

Staying friends definitely makes it harder but I recommend you stay friends with an ex because most of the time you go through a lot with that person they know u, you know them and you most of gotten along b4 dating them so I think its worth the extra effort to remain friends

Cut him out completely. Get rid of pictures, letters, gifts, and anything else that reminds you of him. He no longer exists. If you run into him, then you ignore him (be polite, for example, if he says hello; but quickly move on). You are not his dance partner anymore so wipe that out. It will get easier as time goes by. Good luck.

I found if I keep putting myself in a hurtful place, I truly never get over it, I always keep getting hurt, for me it is better to walk away and start new

No. You must cut them out of your life, and THEN once you're over them you can attempt to become friends with them. If you try to transition straight into a friendship from a dating relationship, you will only create an environment for pain and struggle. Cut them out of your life, and things will be better for both of you. Trust me.

You must cut them out of your life completely. OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND!
Trust me, I've been there done that. Good Luck =)

It depends upon the situation. With one of my ex's, we both wanted to breakup, but it still hurt. We went right to being friends though with no problem, and I think it would've hurt me more if I wasn't able to speak to him. With another, I couldn't stand to be around him for almost a year because it hurt too much.