I want to be friends with my ex but it’s still hard. Is this normal & is there anything I can do?

[Anonymous]

Hi guys, my boyfriend and I broke up several months ago. I was invited back to our friend group we had, and I really do want to be friends & hang with them, so I’m trying to be positive & trying really hard. It’s still getting to be kind of hard tho, bc he talks about new girls he’s dating a lot. He assumes we’re 100% cool/friends and I really want to be! I can just feel myself sort of jealous when he talks to a bunch of other girls in front of me. It’s just kind of hard/painful/awkward to watch…

Is this a normal feeling to have? It’s only been 4 months since the breakup. He has totally moved on. How can I fight these feelings & get over him/see him just as a friend? Maybe I should leave the friend group or just need more time? I don’t want beef with him.

[PrettyPriya]

It is completely normal for you to have these feelings. Sounds like you need more time to get over him. You obviously cared for him.

I would feel the same as you. Awkward and jealous if I had to hear the stories on someone I had feelings for.

Maybe best to step away for a bit.

[Asker]

This made me feel so much better. Thank you❤️And I totally agree. We all want to be mature but it’s hard to fight/turn off feelings.

I just let them know, they weren’t super happy but I’ll see how it goes

[PrettyPriya]

Oh happy me! I’m so glad I could provide some peace of mind and believe me, I would feel exactly the same!!

If you ever need someone to talk/vent to, I am always here. ❤️

[RenegadeSailor]

Hard to do, usually means drama.

[Asker]

I think you're right^ Thank you.