Can you be best friends with your ex boyfriend?

Despite what most people are answering,

Yes. its very possible for this to happen. And the reason I am so sure is because its happened to me. Me and my ex girlfriend are best friends. We've actually gone out twice and had two hard and stressful break ups. But in light of all that, we pulled it together. We talk every day and hang out alot. We couldn't be closer.

It really depends on how long you were together, I've noticed that shorter relationships make it easier to do that, longer ones make it a lot harder

No. Among my peers, "being friends with the ex" is basically code for "every once in a while we'll hook up". I don't know a single person who that doesn't apply to.

So no, I don't think it's possible. At the very least, I wouldn't tell any new guys in your life that you're "friends with your ex", if they're dating-savvy at all they'll think what I wrote above, and if they've had much experience they've probably heard that line used before finding out their girl was banging the ex.

So yeah, that's my two cents.

Yea, it depends on the type of guy usually. More of a 50-50

Hey, I ask myself the same question everyday. As of right now I choose to keep my distance because I am in another relationship and very happy but I don't want any old feelings to arise. I have been friends with all my other ex's, but this one is different because it was my first true love, and I never wanted it to end. If you feel like you can handle hearing about his new lovers, the things he does with them that he thought were not important when he was with you. Then go for it. But then again what is best friends? Do you want to hang out with them or just talk to them on a daily basis. Would it be worth just popping in every once in a while and say HI? Are they worth those 5 minuets because what do you really get out of that. If I am going to be friends with an ex, I want to be able to meet with them, talk about any issues I have and confide in them. I don't want to hear about how great their life is knowing that I can't be a real part of it. You need to decide how you really feel about them, if it is going to hurt you in the long run, and if you want to be close friends who physically interact or just acquaintances( sorry about the spelling). They are an ex for a reason. But some people have the ability to look beyond that. GOOD LUCK!

It really depends on both of you. I've tried being friends with my ex-boyfriend but it was just too hard since there was always more between us. I believe that you can but. From my experience you'll be taken back to all those memories you guys shared as boyfriend/girlfriend.

I don't think so.

It takes a lot a maturity by his part to still have a close friendship with you.

=/ I don't think so.